Memphis Center for Mindful Living

11/06/2025

Sign up for our mailing list on our website and get a discount for our next WIN event, our nature journaling workshop for women this Sunday at Overton Park!

Discover counseling, mindfulness classes and nature- based therapy at the Memphis Center for Mindful Living to enhance your well-being and emotional health.

11/05/2025

For women who carry so much — caregiving, leading, supporting, striving — the simple practice of nature journaling can be a powerful way to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with what nourishes us.

✨ Why nature journaling?
🪴 Deepens our nature connection
✍️ Supports emotional clarity + reflection
🍃 Deepens mindfulness and presence
🌞 Encourages creativity and self-expression
💛 Creates space to breathe, soften, and feel

Try noticing the super moon this Wednesday and journal about your observation and experience using words and images, perhaps listening for any wisdom the moon has to share and recording that also.

We’d love to see your journal page in the comments below. ❤️

10/30/2025

🌿 Meet Leanna, LPC-MHSP 🌿

Leanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports men, women, and teens navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. 💛

Her goal? To create a space that feels safe, authentic, and accessible because everyone deserves support on their healing journey. ✨

With experience in Memphis-area schools and at Youth Villages, Leanna understands how much young people carry. She loves helping teens find new ways to connect, cope, and grow. 🌱

In therapy, she draws from person-centered, attachment-based, and somatic approaches, meeting each client exactly where they are. 💬

Outside the counseling room, you’ll find Leanna enjoying cold rainy days, coffee shops, Broadway shows, hiking, yoga, and weightlifting. ☕🎭⛰️

She believes that life—like therapy—is about showing up authentically, embracing both the joy and the struggle along the way.

10/18/2025

✨ Rooted Reflections: A Women’s Nature Journaling Workshop ✨

🗓 Sunday, November 9
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Overton Park, Memphis, TN
💵 $40

Slow down and reconnect—with yourself, nature, and a circle of like-minded women. 🌸

Join us for a peaceful morning of mindful nature journaling, where you’ll explore simple ways to deepen presence, creativity, and connection with the natural world.

We’ll spend time journaling in the park, then gather in community to share and reflect.
No art or writing experience needed—just bring your sense of wonder. 🌿

✨ Limited spots available—reserve yours today! ✨ use link in the comments below.

10/15/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Shelley, who has officially transitioned from intern to full-time therapist here at Memphis Center for Mindful Living! 💚

Shelley is passionate about walking alongside individuals and families as they seek growth, healing, and connection. Her own journey of personal transformation inspired her to pursue counseling and now she’s honored to support others in finding hope and new possibilities.

She especially loves working with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and life’s ups and downs. Drawing from approaches like CBT and mindfulness, Shelley creates a safe, supportive space where clients can grow and thrive.

A longtime Memphian (originally from Alabama!), Shelley enjoys spending time with her husband, teenage daughter, and their German Shorthaired Pointer often exploring the outdoors or discovering hidden gems around town.

We’re so proud of Shelley and thrilled to have her continue serving our community in this new role! 💫

10/01/2025

🎉 Big Congratulations to Jasmine Sullivan! 🎉

We’re so proud to share that our very own Jasmine Sullivan has been named one of the Top 3 Finalists in the Memphis Most Awards in her category! 🌟

The official winner will be announced later this fall, but we already know Jasmine is a true champion in her field. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to the community she works with inspire us every day. 💙

Join us in celebrating this incredible recognition for Jasmine! 🙌

09/29/2025

Exciting News: New Therapists & Memphis Most 🎉 -

We are thrilled to share some exciting news—our very own Jasmine Sullivan has been recognized in this year’s Memphis Most Awards, as one of the top 3 finalists in the category of mental health professional! The winner will be revealed in November, but we don't need an award to tell us what an ...

09/17/2025

Join Us This Saturday - https://mailchi.mp/memphiscenterformindfulliving/mindful-living-at-the-mushroom-festival

09/17/2025

Don’t miss the Memphis mushroom festival held this year at Overton Park. Our own Amy Balentine will be leading a mindful tea experiential workshop. It’s a day filled with workshops, speakers, food trucks, unique shops, and outdoor activities all designed to support healthy living while offering fun and unique experiences.

09/11/2025

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🧠🍄 Speaker Spotlight: Amy Balentine 🧘‍♀️

We're so excited to welcome Dr. Amy Balentine to the Memphis Mushroom Festival! 🧠

A clinical psychologist, she uses mindfulness and nature-based therapy to support healing of both the mind and body.

You'll find her at the festival, ready to share her expertise and help you connect with the healing power of the natural world. 🌿✨

This interactive workshop will teach you a mindful tea practice, from choosing and preparing your tea to understanding the healing properties of the plants used.

Learn how to set an intention and enjoy the peaceful ritual of drinking tea in community. 🍵✨

Website: memphiscenterformindfulliving.com
Psychology Today Profile: psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amy-balentine/204252

06/01/2025

Thanks to the nature-loving women who joined our sold-out Garden Gathering. We had a lovely time connecting with each other while we sipped on our own blended tea creations. If you missed us this time, be sure to watch for other Women in Nature Events. We’d love for you to join us.