New Hope Counseling, LLC

11/06/2025

“Time heals all wounds.”
We’ve all heard that phrase; but, as Nadia Addesi writes, “time hides more than it heals.”

Time alone doesn’t make pain disappear. It can blur the edges, make the memory quieter for a while. But underneath, those old wounds often remain— layered beneath new experiences and beliefs that quietly reinforce the hurt instead of releasing it.

In trauma work, healing doesn’t come from waiting long enough. It comes from new experiences— moments that show your mind and body something different: safety, connection, compassion, choice.
Those moments begin to rewrite the old story.

Healing isn’t passive. It’s intentional, relational, and often slow, but deeply possible. ❤️‍🩹

Poem and photo by

11/05/2025

Some helpful information and resources about stress!

Today is National Stress Awareness Day--a day set aside as a time to be aware of the stress in the modern world, understand its impact, and strive to mitigate the damage it can do. Read more to improve your mental wellbeing at work and in everyday life on Stress Awareness Day by noticing stressors and using tactics to combat them https://ow.ly/pwCu50Xn7bE

11/04/2025

🌿 Self-care isn’t just what we do every day— it’s how we care for ourselves across time.

When we talk about self-care, we often focus on the daily or weekly things like taking a walk, setting boundaries, or unplugging for a bit.
But self-care also happens on a larger scale. Think of it like the selfloverainbow’s Pyramid of Self-Care Needs: daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly steps that build on each other!

Self-care isn’t just about comfort— it’s about intention. It’s the ongoing act of investing in your future self, not just tending to your present one. 💛

10/30/2025

Fred Rogers said it best:
“It can be fun to be scared… when we know we’re safe and what’s scaring us isn’t real.”

In real life, fear doesn’t always feel fun — especially when safety feels uncertain.
But creating spaces of comfort, support, and connection helps fear lose its edge.

You don’t have to face the dark alone. 🕯️

Photo credit to Fred Rogers Institute

10/28/2025

As Halloween approaches, here are some things I’d like you to remember (as a therapist):

🍂 Slowing down isn’t spooky — it’s necessary.
🕯️ You don’t have to be fearless to make progress.
🎃 You’re allowed to shed old versions of yourself; it’s not scary, it’s growth.
👻 You are more than your ghosts.

Photo credit to danas_skeleton_crew

10/27/2025

☕️ Here’s to a fresh outlook this Monday!

Photo credit by author Jennae Cecelia

10/23/2025

So many of us chase closure by chasing answers.
“If I can just understand why this happened, maybe I’ll feel better.”

But often, closure doesn’t come from knowing more— it comes from letting go of the need to know.

Once you stop analyzing every detail and start actually feeling what you’ve been avoiding, that’s when the real healing starts.

10/21/2025

Even masked villains need a little me-time. 💅🕯️

Self-care isn’t just for some; it’s for everyone who’s been through a lot lately. Take a break, recharge, and come back to your story stronger (and maybe a little less stabby). 😉

Art credit to Art by Moga

10/16/2025

It’s spooky season, so let’s talk about ghosts— the attachment style kind. 😉
• Avoidant ghost: disappears the minute you get too close.
• Preoccupied ghost: haunts your phone waiting for a text back.
• Disorganized ghost: shows up, vanishes, then says “boo” just to confuse you.
• Secure ghost: actually communicates before crossing over.

While we’re all working toward secure attachment, maybe it’s best to avoid relationships with actual ghosts this Halloween. 👻💬

Cartoon by Lindsay Braman - Therapist & Psychoeducator

10/14/2025

🎃🖤 Spooky Snack Alert! 🖤🎃
Those black lattes and pitch-dark treats might look hauntingly cool, but activated charcoal can be a real trick: it can block your body from absorbing some meds and vitamins! 😬

If you’re not sure, do a quick check before sipping that spooky drink… or stick to snacks that are scary only in theme. 👻

10/09/2025

🌎💚 Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day, but the truth is, every day is an opportunity to care for our minds and hearts.

Therapists can’t change the world for you, or make the pain disappear. What we can do is hold space, listen deeply, and sit beside you through the hard parts. You don’t have to go through it alone.

Cartoon by Ellis Rosen