Solid Ground Counseling Center

03/16/2026

Jordan here!

Lately, I’ve been noticing how many people are living like they have to hit a homerun in every area of their life.

Work? Homerun.
Relationships? Homerun.
Parenting? Homerun.
Healing? Homerun.

And if it’s not? It feels like striking out.

Perfectionism often looks like drive or ambition. On the outside, it can seem responsible and high-achieving. But underneath, it’s usually anxiety — whispering things like:

“If I’m not exceptional, I’m not enough.”

“If I mess up, people will see I’m not capable.”

“My worth depends on how well I perform.”

Living with that kind of pressure is exhausting. There’s always another standard. Another swing. Another way you could have done better.

But in baseball — and in life — you don’t have to hit a homerun every time you step up to the plate. Walks count. Singles count. Getting on base still moves you forward.

In my work, I help clients slow that cycle down. We explore where those standards came from, how anxiety fuels them, and how to build a more compassionate way of measuring success.

You don’t have to swing for the fences every day.

Sometimes getting on base is more than enough. ❤

📱256-206-3947
💻jordangray@solidgroundmadison.com

03/13/2026

Excited to use our series "Meet Your Therapist" to help you get to know our new colleague, Caroline! We love learning more about our team and feel it is a great way for you to get to know her to see if Caroline is a good fit for your therapy needs!

First up, we always ask, What brought you to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy?

I always tell people that the field found me. During my undergraduate studies at Auburn University, I enrolled in a class called "Patterns of Family Interaction" to fulfill a requirement for my major not knowing what a great passion for this field I would soon develop. This class provided language and data to explain many of my own autobiographical experiences living in a family, and I could not learn enough about the topic. I felt a great pull towards the idea of studying and helping families navigate their relationships as a professional and decided to formally pursue Marriage and Family Therapy as a career soon after.

If Caroline feels like a good fit for you, you can reach her at:

📱256-203-3901
💻carolinehill@solidgroundmadison.com

03/10/2026

What’s trending in the therapy room?

Government-induced stress. 🙃

A lot of us are feeling overwhelmed, unheard, and out of alignment with the decisions being made at the top.
When there's a disconnect between our values and the decisions being made, your nervous system registers it.
You’re not “crazy” or “annoying” or “too much” for caring.
You’re human.
If you’ve been feeling this too, you can take up space here.

You can reach me at 256-384-3796 or dalalshahid@solidgroundmadison.com

03/09/2026

Happy Birthday dearest Elizabeth!!! 🥳

We are so thankful for you, and everything you bring to the team! We wish you the best new year filled with tons of family time, rest & very little construction 😂

We love you 🫶

03/08/2026

Rachel here!

As the week was leading up to International Women's Day - I desperately wanted to write something that would do justice to the incredible women I work with... and every time I tried to put it together, I just found myself in a puddle of tears of gratitude. And if you know this team, you know ❤

But today, let me just say - Hannah, Magdaline, Sarah Beth, Dalal, Elizabeth, Jordan, Jasmine & Caroline - you all are the heartbeat of this business. You keep me growing, keep me laughing, motivate me to be a better person, business owner, supervisor, therapist, wife and mom. I learn from you all daily 🥹

You have held my hands, shoulders, and tears through some of my biggest challenges over the past 8 years and seamlessly switched to celebrating our accomplishments. You fill in the gaps, pick up the slack, go with my hairbrained ideas and do so with a smile on your faces... 😭🫶 Each of you represent the perfect slice of what Solid Ground needed to be. You each add the exact something that was missing. You do women everywhere proud.

I'm beyond amazed at what you accomplish week in and week out as women, wives, mothers, therapists, and all the other roles you so gracefully balance. I'm in awe of all of you. I'm honored to do this work alongside you. I'm grateful for your friendship, your yes to Solid Ground, and mostly to your presence in my life.

Today, ladies, I celebrate you 🥰

02/27/2026

Jasmine here!

As I work with teens and young adults, I’ve noticed that there are 5 life skills that should be practiced often. These are essential skills that should be relied on again and again. My goal is to prepare teens and young adults with the tools to navigate life’s biggest challenges.

These 5 life skills are:

Emotional Intelligence- understanding and managing huge feelings.
Growth mindset- learning from mistakes instead of shutting down.
Resilience- getting back up after disappointment.
Adaptability- adjusting when things change.
Confidence- trusting themselves even when it’s hard.

If you could use some support developing what these look like for your teen, I'd love to help. You can reach me at:

📱256- 203-4082
💻jasminehall@solidgroundmadison.com

02/26/2026

Back with you for Meet Your Therapist, today we are talking about what Jordan loves about her career and what she hopes to achieve with every client!

One thing I find rewarding about this career is being there for her clients through both the good days and the challenging ones. I find it incredibly rewarding to help clients navigate life’s twists and turns, celebrating their successes—big or small—and witnessing them grow into the best versions of themselves!

When working with any client I hope to bring my signature “granny style”: warm, caring, and always ready to listen, sometimes with a touch of gentle tough love when needed. I strive to make therapy a welcoming, safe, and even slightly fun space, where clients feel fully seen, understood, and free to be themselves. 😁

If you feel like Jordan would be a good fit you can reach her at ~
📱256-206-3947
💻jordangray@solidgroundmadison.com

02/24/2026

Our team attended the annual state Marriage and Family Therapy conference this past weekend and BOY did we have fun!

We worked hard, learned plenty of amazing new knowledge AND got to say hi to our previous intern, AJ 👋

We are back in the office and ready to apply our knowledge to our clinical work.

02/19/2026

“I shouldn’t have to ask” aka the “mental load” in relationships often looks like control or nagging.

In real life it’s often last-ditch efforts for help, born from the exhaustion of carrying the invisible work, and is super common.

If this feels familiar, you don’t have to navigate it alone!

I'm here and you can reach out — this is something I help couples work through ❤

Dalal
📱256-384-3796
💻dalalshahid@solidgroundmadison.com

02/12/2026

“The Power of Everyday Connection: Why Family Rituals Matter”

Family rituals are not about grand gestures. They are small, intentional ways we show up for one another. These consistent moments work as anchors of connection to establish trust and emotional safety - reminding partners and children that they are chosen daily, even in the midst of busy or stressful seasons.

In my work with couples, I accentuate the impact of these small intentional moments. If you are ready to get started, I would love to be part of your journey!

Magdaline ❤
📱256-519-5231
💻magdalinebraxton@solidgroundmadison.com

Discover how small family rituals build emotional connection, security, and trust. Learn how everyday moments strengthen parent-child relationships.

02/05/2026

Jordan here!!

Lately, I’m noticing a lot of people carrying emotions that feel way too heavy to bear. When those feelings show up, it can make life and relationships feel stuck and overwhelming, like “things will never get better.”

In my therapy room, I like to help people understand themselves — their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — and notice how those patterns show up within themselves and in their relationships. It isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about understanding yourself and learning how to make choices that bring more satisfaction and connection into your life. ❤

I'd love to be part of your journey. If you are ready to get started you can reach me at:
📱256-206-3947
💻jordangray@solidgroundmadison.com

01/26/2026

EXCITED TO INTRODUCE Caroline Hill 🥳

Caroline is joining us in February & we cannot wait for you to get to know her!

Caroline is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who completed both her undergraduate and graduate studies at Auburn University where she was trained in the clinical approaches of Family Systems Theory and Attachment Theory.

Caroline's primary clinical areas include trauma recovery and PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, adjustment issues, relationship issues, stepfamilies, and issues of parenthood and family life transitions. Caroline currently only works with individuals ages 16 years and older and is available via telehealth and in-office.

You can view her whole bio here: https://solidgroundmadison.com/therapistinfo/carolinehill/