Healing Journey Counseling Center

02/19/2026

Your first session is:
• A conversation
• A chance to share what brought you in
• Questions about your history and goals
• A safe space to see if it feels like a good fit

You are allowed to ask questions, be nervous, and take your time.

Therapy is not about being “fixed.” It’s about being supported.

02/14/2026

Saturday check-in!

After a full week of showing up, your body usually knows what it needs before your mind does.

Remember rest isn’t laziness. Quiet isn’t avoidance. Connection isn’t asking for too much. Space isn’t shutting people out.

Today isn’t about productivity or catching up. It’s about listening to what your body needs.

What does your body need today?

02/13/2026

By Friday, a lot of people aren’t just tired, they’re emotionally full, full of conversations, full of expectations, and full of things they didn’t get to say out loud.

Therapy gives you a place to unpack the week so it doesn’t follow you into the weekend.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.

02/12/2026

Your first therapy session with Rachel won’t feel like an interrogation or a test.

You don’t need the right words, a full story, nor know where to start.

The first session is about getting to know you, what you’re experiencing, what matters to you, and what you want help with.

You’re allowed to go at your own pace.

02/11/2026

That’s one of the most common reasons people delay starting therapy.

Life is busy. Schedules are full. Energy is limited. And support still matters.

That’s why at Healing Journey Counseling Center, we offer options that fit real life schedules.

✔ In-person therapy (Monroe, LA)
✔ Telehealth sessions (Louisiana residents only)
✔ Evening availability
✔ Weekend sessions

If “I don’t have time” has been the thing holding you back, this might be your sign to explore what support could actually look like for you.

02/10/2026

A lot of Emily’s clients are high-functioning adults who are doing everything and still feel overwhelmed.

Therapy isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about learning how to build sustainable routines, reduce anxiety, set clearer boundaries, and trust yourself again.

You don’t need more motivation. You need support that helps you slow down and reset.

02/09/2026

A lot of people come in saying, “I can’t explain it. I just don’t feel like myself.”

That feeling is information and it’s more than enough to begin. That information is telling you that something needs attention.

You don’t have to name it perfectly.
You just have to show up.

Save this. Send it to someone who needs permission.

02/08/2026

Happy Self-Care Sunday!

Self-Care Sunday isn’t about fixing your whole life before Monday. It’s about entering the week with a little more awareness, a little less pressure, and a lot more compassion for yourself.

As you head into the week, remember:
• You don’t have to be fully rested
• You don’t have to feel motivated
• You don’t have to have it all figured out

Starting where you are is enough.

02/04/2026

🚨 Important Medicaid Update for Louisiana Members

March 31, 2026, is the last day Louisiana will have a contract with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

If you are currently enrolled with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, you will need to select a new Medicaid health plan by February 15, 2026.

If no plan is selected, one will be assigned automatically.

Your new Medicaid coverage will go into effect on April 1, 2026.

For more information, visit myplan.healthy.la.gov or call 1-855-229-6848.

02/04/2026

A statement that I often hear is: "I just want to be able to control my emotions."

The emotions are not the problems and emotions do not need to be controlled but understood instead.

Emotional regulation isn’t about shutting feelings down. It’s about learning how to respond to them without harming yourself or others.

That’s what therapy looks like with me.

02/01/2026

01/31/2026

💙 The assistance request application is now OPEN.

👉 APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE:
unitedwaynela.org/family-relief-effort

We are also accepting donations to support this effort. A gift of $10, $20, $50 — or any amount — helps working families regain footing and move forward.

👉 TO DONATE:
Text FAMILYRELIEF to 91999 or visit unitedwaynela.org/family-relief-effort

If you need help completing the application or connecting to other available resources, dial 211 — a free, confidential call available 24/7.