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Solid Ground Counseling Center is North Alabama's premier therapy and counseling center.

12/15/2025

Holding Space for Grief ♥

The holidays often illuminate the empty chair of loved ones (for whatever reason) and magnify the ache of loss. Please know that if you are grieving, it is completely normal for that sadness to intensify in this season. What can make grief so hard is there is no "right" way to grieve, and there is no "right" timeline.

If this resonates with you, we would encourage you to try to ~

Give yourself permission to feel without the pressure to be "merry." Allow yourself to feel the sadness, anger, or numbness as it comes. You can feel joy and sorrow simultaneously; the both/ and principle 🫶

Create a tribute to find a meaningful way to honor your loved one. This could be lighting a candle, preparing their favorite dish, or sharing a cherished memory with family.

Plan your day by deciding ahead of time which events you will attend, and have an exit strategy ready. It’s 100% okay to step away or take a break when you need it! Your well-being comes first 😉

If you need extra support - we are here!

📱256-503-8586

12/13/2025

Hey all.... If the holidays don’t feel very “holiday”… I promise you’re not the only one.

Even if you're doing all the cozy things — the candles, the music, the movies, the sweaters - it can still feel hard to access the joy.

And of course it does! As people (moms!), we're carrying a lot. Routines, sensory overload, expectations, and the invisible mental load. How can we feel the joy when we're running on an overwhelmed nervous system?

If you feel a little disconnected, a little overloaded, or just not in the spirit — that’s okay. Truly.

This season, let yourself show up exactly as you are. No pressure. No perfection. Just you.

And if you need extra support finding your footing again, I’m here.

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

12/11/2025

Today we get to celebrate TWO of our incredible teammates!

Dalal ~ You were a piece of our puzzle we didn't know was missing until you came along 🥹The way you support everyone in the quiet, unseen ways and provide a steady hand to the team brings us joy and gratitude. Thank you for being you 🫶

Sarah Beth ~ You keep us grounded with your gentle spirit, kind words, and abundance of encouragement. Even though you have been us less than a year, we already know we would be lost without you, so we are SO glad you are ours 🥰

Y'all help us wish our incredible girls a very Happy Birthday!!!🥳

12/10/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our dear Magdaline 🥳 She is such a glue for the office - keeping us together with love and laughter & always looking fierce and sassy in the cutest outfits. We ADORE her - help us wish Magdaline the happiest birthday 😍🎉

12/09/2025

The holidays can bring an expectation of togetherness that can increase feelings of loneliness and isolation - yuck. We want you to know that these feelings are valid and very common. You are not alone in feeling alone 🫶

Some things you might try to help ease these feelings ~

Practice intentional connection - if large gatherings feel overwhelming, try reaching out to one or two people for more short, intentional and meaningful conversation. Big group interactions are not mandatory during this season! Quality over quantity can go a long way in bridging the isolation gap.

Volunteer your time - sometimes helping others can be a powerful antidote to isolation. Giving back can push your focus outward and connect you to your community. This creates an intentional shift in what your brain is focusing on and can have a big impact for many people!

Talk with your therapist - even with intentional actions to create connection and shift mindset we still need some assistance. Scheduling an appointment with your therapist can reinforce and validate the other work you are doing. We will heighten the work you are doing & encourage you in the areas you might need work in, ultimately easing the impact of this season.

If the holidays bring a little extra struggle for you - we got you! You can reach our office at 📱256-503-8586. We look forward to supporting your mental health needs ❤️

12/08/2025

Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves--and How to Find Our Way Back

By Ingrid Clayton

This book is helpful for adults who fall into a pattern of consistent caretaking and putting others' needs above their own, with a perpetual moving target for when their love or care will be reciprocated. To gain insight into why and how they find themselves in relationship patterns where they perpetually adapt themselves to attempt to “do the right thing” or self-abandonment in the name of meeting expectations. For those who struggle with a fawn response and have experienced complex trauma, which many recognize through the symptoms of people pleasing and/or codependency, it provides a helpful understanding of how this trauma response has both positive and negative impacts on a person's relationship dynamics. Through this book, one can better understand the deep impact of relational trauma and the systems that create dysfunctional adaptive survival to provide insight into both acceptance and healing.

-Elizabeth

12/04/2025

Here we grow again!!

SO excited to introduce you to the incredible Jordan Gray 🥳She is joining us from Tennessee, although her roots are in Alabama 😉

Jordan earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Alabama and then moved with her husband moved to Memphis, TN, where she worked in a level-4 residential treatment program for adolescent girls and families navigating trauma, attachment wounds, physical aggression, and suicidal ideation.

She is a therapist who believes healing happens best when people feel seen, safe, and deeply understood. Her clients often describe her as warm, authentic, and easy to talk to - the kind of therapist who will laugh with you one minute and help you unpack something heavy the next.

Jordan will begin seeing clients first thing in the new year, in the meantime you can check out her full bio here: https://solidgroundmadison.com/therapistinfo/jordangray/

Help us give Jordan a big SG welcome 🥰

11/27/2025

Taking a moment to reflect in gratitude today as we spend some time with our families.

However you are spending the day, we wish you a lovely day of rest and relaxation 🥰

11/21/2025

Happy Birthday to our very own founder Rachel 🥳

from counseling room quiet to awards dinner glam she keeps things fun, fabulous & real, today we celebrate her 😁

11/20/2025

Social Media and Couples:

The impact of social media is a modern trend that’s significantly affecting couples. Social media can create unrealistic expectations, lead to jealousy & insecurity, and minimize quality time.

Many couples find themselves comparing their relationships to the seemingly "perfect" ones online, leading to dissatisfaction & conflict.

In therapy, I help couples set healthy boundaries around social media use, improve communication about their feelings, & focus on their own relationship rather than those found online.

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

11/15/2025

Now accepting new clients! Sarah Beth is back from maternity leave and has opened her books up to new (individual and couple!) clients.

Sarah Beth believes that we as humans need both secure connection with others and awareness within ourselves for healing to occur. It is her aim to establish a foundation of trust between therapist and client that is crucial for growth and transformation in the therapeutic process.

You can check out her bio here: https://solidgroundmadison.com/therapistinfo/sarahbethearles/

Get in contact with her through the info in her bio or by:
📱256-203-4061
💻sarahbethearles@solidgroundmadison.com

11/11/2025

Taking a a moment today to thank all those who have served!

We appreciate your service & sacrifice, thank you 🙏

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290 NW Pinehurst Drive
Madison, AL
35758

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm

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+12565038586

Website

https://www.solidgroundmadison.com/

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Why Solid Ground?

At it's foundation Solid Ground is a place of love and hope. We understand life can be challenging, ugly, and difficult to navigate. In these tough times we typically feel unloved, alone, unseen, and hopeless. The work done at Solid Ground is intended to assist the client in seeing that they are not alone, so a spark of hope can be initiated, and positive growth can be achieved. This is done is an accepting atmosphere, while facilitating emotional healing. To learn more visit us at www.solidgroundmadison.com