HEAL Counseling Services LLC

HEAL Counseling Services LLC Providing therapy for individuals, couples and groups throughout Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina.

Today we honor the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Rev. Jackson reminded us that justice is not just political, i...
02/17/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Rev. Jackson reminded us that justice is not just political, it is personal. He taught that dignity is not optional, it is inherent. He lived out the conviction that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued without condition.

When leaders fight for equity, access, and human rights, they are also fighting for psychological safety. They are challenging the systems that create trauma, silence voices, and limit opportunity. That work deeply impacts emotional well-being.

Rev. Jackson’s life work affirmed something I tell my clients every day:
✨ Your voice matters.
✨ Your story matters.
✨ You matter.

As we reflect on his legacy, may we continue the work of advocating for inclusive spaces, expanding access to care, and honoring the humanity in one another.

Rest in power, Rev. Jackson.

If mental health had conversation hearts this Valentine’s Day, they might say…💗 YOU MATTER💛 BE GENTLE💚 SET BOUNDARIES💙 B...
02/14/2026

If mental health had conversation hearts this Valentine’s Day, they might say…

💗 YOU MATTER
💛 BE GENTLE
💚 SET BOUNDARIES
💙 BREATHE IN
💜 HEALING ERA
🤍 MORE THAN ENOUGH

Emotional health reminds us that the most important relationship we’ll ever have is the one we have with ourselves.

Healthy love sounds like:
• “No” without guilt.
• Rest without shame.
• Boundaries without fear.
• Feelings without self-judgment.
• Self-talk that is kind instead of critical.

You don’t have to earn love.
You don’t have to perform for worthiness.
You don’t have to be perfect to be chosen.

This Valentine’s Day, may the loudest message in your heart be: I am worthy. I am enough. I am loved.

💭 If you could write one mental health message on a conversation heart to yourself today, what would it say?

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance was more than entertainment. It was culture and representation on one of the biggest ...
02/11/2026

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance was more than entertainment. It was culture and representation on one of the biggest stages in the world 🏈💃🏾🇵🇷

During Black History Month, it feels especially important to name how powerful visibility truly is. When artists of color headline global stages, they are not just performing. They are expanding what feels possible and reminding young people watching, “You belong here too.” 💞

Representation matters for our mental health. When we see our culture celebrated, it builds pride. When we see someone who looks like us succeed, it builds possibility. When our stories and rhythms are amplified, it strengthens identity ✊🏾❤️

When culture is honored instead of silenced, it fosters healing. May we continue creating spaces where every child can see themselves reflected in excellence ✨

Joy Is Part of Our Legacy ✨🖤Black history is not only survival and struggle. It is also laughter, creativity, music, lov...
02/03/2026

Joy Is Part of Our Legacy ✨🖤

Black history is not only survival and struggle. It is also laughter, creativity, music, love, connection, and deep, sustaining joy 🌻

Protecting joy is self-care. It is medicine and restoration for minds, bodies, and spirits that deserve relief and lightness.

Joy doesn’t have to be big or life-changing. Sometimes it lives in small, quiet moments of peace, pleasure, and feeling fully alive.

What is bringing you joy today? 🤎

✨ Share one small joy in the comments or save this post as a reminder that joy belongs to you, too.

This Black History Month, let’s remember that rest is resistance. So many of us learned to push past exhaustion just to ...
02/02/2026

This Black History Month, let’s remember that rest is resistance. So many of us learned to push past exhaustion just to survive. But rest isn’t laziness. It’s care. It’s healing. You are allowed to slow down.
Your worth has never been tied to how much you produce. This week, give yourself permission to rest. You deserve it.

02/01/2026

Black history is deeply woven into the fabric of this country. It is marked by resilience, creativity, resistance, and profound contributions, often in the face of violence, oppression, and erasure. That history lives not only in books, but in bodies, families, communities, and nervous systems.

It’s important to name that historical and ongoing racism is a mental health issue. Chronic stress, generational trauma, grief, and hypervigilance are understandable responses to systems that have caused harm for centuries.

Alongside that truth is another: Black joy, connection, culture, and community have always been powerful sources of healing. Care, creativity, spirituality, and collective strength continue to sustain and restore.

This month, and always, I hold space for both the pain and the brilliance. Honoring Black history means listening deeply, validating lived experiences, advocating for equity, and committing to care that is rooted in dignity and justice.

02/01/2026

Mental health is not just individual. It is communal.

Today, my daughter and I attended a community fundraiser supporting organizations that advocate for immigrant justice. What stood out most wasn’t just the cause, but the feeling in the room. People gathering. Smiles exchanged. Artists creating. Neighbors showing up for the common good.

Conversations on the way there turned into deeper reflections about history, injustice, and compassion. Moments like that remind me that our children are paying attention. They are learning not only from what we say, but from how we show up in the world.

Community and social justice matter for our mental health. When people feel seen, supported, and protected, nervous systems soften and hope has space to grow. Collective care is a powerful antidote to fear and isolation.

Hope doesn’t come from ignoring harm. It comes from connection, action, and remembering our shared humanity. This is why advocacy, community care, and justice are inseparable from healing.

Here are a few grounding takeaways:
🌎 If the world feels heavy, seek moments of safe connection
🧘🏾‍♀️ Notice where your body softens when you feel supported
📱 Limit doom-scrolling and choose intentional engagement
💕Remember that showing up, even in small ways, is meaningful

You are not meant to carry this alone. Healing happens in relationship.

As a therapist, I’m trained to sit with pain, to listen, to hold space, and to witness what so many are carrying.As a hu...
01/30/2026

As a therapist, I’m trained to sit with pain, to listen, to hold space, and to witness what so many are carrying.

As a human, a mom, a friend, and a social worker, I believe deeply in the dignity and worth of every person. I refuse to look away. I refuse to become numb to the suffering of others.

I will continue to show up for my clients, my community, and the work of dismantling systems that harm, because healing and justice are not separate. They are deeply, profoundly intertwined.

I’m sharing this as a therapist and as a human.What’s happening in our country impacts our mental health in real ways. O...
01/29/2026

I’m sharing this as a therapist and as a human.
What’s happening in our country impacts our mental health in real ways. Oppression, violence, and injustice live in our bodies and naming that matters. I will continue to use my voice for dignity, care, and collective healing ❤️

Today we remember the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on January 27, 1945. We honor the six million Jews and the millio...
01/27/2026

Today we remember the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on January 27, 1945.

We honor the six million Jews and the millions of Roma, Sinti, Slavs, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, political dissidents, and others who were systematically dehumanized and murdered in the Holocaust.

This was not only a genocide. It was the result of years of unchecked hate, propaganda, silence, and the gradual erosion of people’s humanity.

There are echoes of this past in our current social and political climate. When certain lives are treated as disposable, when fear is weaponized, when systems normalize cruelty or indifference, it takes a toll on us all.

As a mental health professional, I believe remembering is an act of care. Bearing witness is part of healing. Naming injustice protects our nervous systems from being gaslit into numbness.

May we remember.
May we notice.
May we choose empathy, dignity, and courage again and again.

✨ A gentle reminder about gratitude: Gratitude doesn’t have to be loud, perfect, or attached to a holiday. Sometimes it’...
11/27/2025

✨ A gentle reminder about gratitude: Gratitude doesn’t have to be loud, perfect, or attached to a holiday. Sometimes it’s simply pausing long enough to notice what is sustaining you right now: your breath, your growth, your people, your resilience, your healing.

The beautiful thing about gratitude is that it expands whatever it touches. The more we pay attention to the good, the more our minds learn to look for it. Even the smallest acknowledgment such as “I made it through today” can create a meaningful shift.

And if this season feels heavy, complicated, or different than years past, you’re not alone. You are allowed to honor your feelings and still make space for moments of grounding and gratitude in whatever way feels right for you.

Give yourself a moment of compassion today. You’re doing the best you can. 🧡

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Reflections: We Are Not Invisible 🇺🇸Today holds special meaning for me both personally and professionall...
11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Reflections: We Are Not Invisible 🇺🇸

Today holds special meaning for me both personally and professionally. As a therapist, business owner, and woman veteran, I carry with me the lessons that service instilled: resilience, integrity, teamwork, and the deep value of community.

Women have always served with courage, leadership, and heart even when our stories haven’t always been visible. So today, I want to say to my sisters-in-arms: we are not invisible. Your service matters. Your strength, your story, and your continued impact matter.

To all who have served, and to the families who stand beside them, thank you. You continue to inspire the work I do and the space I strive to create for healing and connection ❤️🤍💙

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