Living Hope Counseling Center Springfield

01/31/2026

01/31/2026

01/26/2026

Due to the extreme cold, the amount of snow, and for the safety of our clients and staff, LHCC will not be open tomorrow, January 26. If you have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow, your clinician will be reaching out to you. Stay safe and warm. See you Tuesday ❄️

01/25/2026

At Living Hope, the safety of our clients and clinicians is our top priority. We are monitoring conditions through today and tonight and considering all options for tomorrow’s appointments.

If you have questions or would like to reschedule or switch to telehealth, please reach out to our staff. We will continue to update our clients as the weather progresses.

In the meantime, give yourself permission to slow down and practice a little extra self-care today. Thank you for your understanding and stay warm. 🤍

01/24/2026

We do not need to always depend on others to reassure or validate us. We can also do that for ourselves. This is how we start to build confidence and feel more secure in ourselves. This type of self-talk is also how we can quiet our inner self-critic.

When you choose to accept and validate yourself, your brain registers that you are safe and capable. Over time, this builds confidence because you’ve created a habit of treating yourself with respect and kindness. It’s like telling yourself every day, “I’m worthy, I’m capable,” and your brain listens, slowly reshaping your self-view. This simple act is powerful because it can help you face challenges with more resilience and trust in yourself.

Self-validation is a powerful tool to ease anxiety, doubt, and self-criticism. But it’s important to balance it with accountability to avoid excusing behavior that might not be in our best interest or aligned with our values. To monitor this balance, start by asking yourself two questions: Am I validating my experience while also considering how my actions or choices impact others around me?

Take care of your mind and body. Love, Nawal ♥️

01/23/2026

❄️ Through the cold, we’ll still be here for you. ❄️

Living Hope will be open and seeing clients as scheduled. If you’re coming in, please bundle up and travel safely. If you would rather stay home, telehealth is always an option.

We’re grateful to walk alongside you, even on the cold days.

01/21/2026

You can talk about anything in therapy. The big things. The small things. The things you’ve never said out loud.

At Living Hope, nothing is too messy, too small, or too much. If it matters to you, it matters here. You don’t have to carry it alone ❤️

01/19/2026

January is Mental Wellness Month 💛
A gentle reminder that your needs, feelings, boundaries, and voice matter.
You have the right to take up space, to grow, to rest, and to choose what brings you peace.

Let this month be about caring for your mind as intentionally as you care for your body. Your mental health deserves time, compassion, and attention ✨

01/16/2026

Check out this wonderful local resource! Our staff will be there ❤️

01/07/2026

Therapy gives the tools. Real life is where they get used. It’s the pause before reacting, the boundary you practice, the coping skill you reach for on a stressful day.

Change doesn’t just happen during the session. It’s built through repetition, awareness, and practice in everyday situations. Progress isn’t perfection. It’s noticing, trying again, and using the tools where life actually happens.

What’s one tool you noticed yourself using this week?