Be Still Counseling PLLC

11/10/2025

🌿 Overt vs. Covert Narcissism: Understanding the Difference 🌿

Narcissistic traits can show up in many forms, and they aren’t always loud or obvious. The image below highlights some of the key differences between overt and covert narcissistic behaviors. Understanding these patterns can help individuals recognize unhealthy dynamics, set boundaries, and pursue healthier relationships.

It’s important to remember:
✅ These characteristics exist on a spectrum
✅ Only a trained professional can diagnose a personality disorder
✅ Awareness is not about labeling others, but about gaining clarity, safety, and insight

If you’ve been navigating confusing relationship patterns or emotional manipulation, you’re not alone. Support is available, and healing is possible.

💬 If you’d like help making sense of your experiences or strengthening your boundaries, Be Still Counseling is here for you.

📞 Accepting new Telehealth clients
✅ BCBS & Aetna accepted

11/05/2025

🌿 Now Accepting Telehealth Clients! 🌿

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy but need the flexibility of online sessions, I’m currently accepting new telehealth clients! 💻✨

At Be Still Counseling, I offer a safe, confidential space to process life’s challenges—from anxiety and depression to stress, relationships, and personal growth—all from the comfort of your own home.

📍 Serving clients across North Carolina
💙 Accepted Insurance: BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) & Aetna
🕊️ Faith-integrated and trauma-informed approach available

If you’re ready to take that next step toward healing and peace, I’d love to walk alongside you. 🌸

➡️ Message me here or visit bestillcounseling.net to schedule your first session.

Be Still Counseling PLLC offers compassionate individual therapy, teen therapy, couples therapy, and couples counseling, and christian counseling. Our qualified therapist provides a safe and welcoming space for you to share your story. Whether you're seeking personal growth, support for your teen,

10/28/2025

Anger feels powerful in the moment, but it only chains us to pain. Peace is what sets us free.

10/26/2025

Beautiful example!

10/23/2025

You’re Not Alone!!

Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Sad more often than not? You’re not alone.

Here’s what’s really going on 👇

***1 in 5 teens in the U.S. reports anxiety symptoms in just the last 2 weeks.
***Nearly 40% of high schoolers say they’ve felt sad or hopeless for at least 2 weeks straight.
***About 1 in 7 teens worldwide is struggling with a mental health disorder.

The truth? You are not broken. You’re human and there’s help and hope. ❤️

💡 Try this today:
~Talk to someone you trust — you don’t have to carry it alone.
~Move your body — even a walk can help.
~Sleep, breathe, unplug — your mind needs rest too.
~If you ever feel unsafe with your thoughts, call 988 for help anytime.

You matter. Your story isn’t over. 🌿
#988

10/23/2025

10/01/2025

🌿 Taking Care of Your Mind Matters 🌿

Life moves fast, and sometimes we forget to check in with our own mental health. Just like our bodies, our minds need care, rest, and attention.

Here are three simple ways to support your mental well-being today:
1. Pause and Breathe 🌬️
Take 5 minutes to close your eyes, breathe deeply, and let your thoughts settle. It’s amazing what a little pause can do.
2. Check Your Thoughts 💭
Notice negative self-talk and gently replace it with encouragement. Be as kind to yourself as you would to a friend.
3. Connect and Share 🤝
Reach out to someone you trust. Talking about your feelings isn’t weakness—it’s strength.

Remember: caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your body. Small daily steps add up to big changes. 💛

09/12/2025

🌎💔 So Much Weight in the World Right Now

These past weeks have been filled with heartbreaking headlines — shootings, violence in our communities, and stories that leave us shaken. It can feel overwhelming to carry the weight of the world while also navigating our personal lives.

If you’re feeling:
Heavier than usual
Anxious about safety
Angry or confused about injustice
Or just plain tired from it all...
You are not alone.

Here are a few gentle reminders:

✨ It’s okay to limit news intake if it’s affecting your mental health.
✨ It’s okay to grieve, even for people you’ve never met.
✨ It’s okay to seek hope, light, and community when darkness feels loud.
✨ It’s okay to reach out for support — you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.

As counselors, friends, and people of faith, we believe healing happens in safe spaces where burdens can be shared. If the current state of our world feels too heavy, please know support is here.

You are seen. You are not alone. And together, we can keep choosing hope in the midst of heartbreak.

Send a message to learn more

09/11/2025

🌿 We’re Hiring Christian Therapists! 🌿

Be Still Counseling is growing, and we’re looking to add new LCMHCAs and LCMHCs to our team by November 1st! 💙

We are a Christ-centered, trauma-informed counseling practice passionate about helping clients find hope, healing, and restoration. We’re seeking Christian clinicians who feel called to integrate faith and clinical excellence in their work.

This is a contract position with competitive pay, flexibility, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive, faith-based practice.

📩 To apply or learn more, please send your resume to: ashton@bestillcounseling.net

If you know a Christian therapist who may be a great fit, please share this post!

08/13/2025

🌿 Hi friends — I thought it was time to reintroduce myself and share a little about what we do here at Be Still Counseling. 🌿

I’m Ashton Taylor, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) and the owner of Be Still Counseling in Stanfield, NC. I have a deep passion for helping people not just get through life, but truly thrive—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

At Be Still Counseling, we specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and stress. Our approach is Christ-centered and trauma-informed, blending evidence-based tools like CBT, grounding, and mindfulness with the encouragement, peace, and hope that faith brings.

💡 A little about me personally:

I’m a bonus mom to a wonderful 13-year-old boy and a mom to a sassy, spunky 4-year-old girl.

We’re also excited to be welcoming another baby girl soon!

I’m both a pastor’s daughter and a pastor’s wife (yes, the double whammy 😊), which has given me unique insight into ministry life and its challenges.

I believe in creating a safe, authentic space where you can be open, heard, and supported—without judgment.

Outside of the office, I love spending time with my family, enjoying coffee dates (I get tea not coffee), and dreaming big about the future of Be Still Counseling as both a counseling center and a retreat space.

✨ Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time or coming back after a break, my heart is to meet you where you are, help you find your footing, and walk alongside you toward a healthier, more hopeful future.

📅 I currently have openings for both in-person sessions here in Stanfield and virtual sessions across North Carolina.
📲 Message me here or visit bestillcounseling.net to schedule your first session.

🤍 You don’t have to do this alone—let’s take the next step together.

07/23/2025