EnSpire Counseling & Wellness

11/19/2025

11/13/2025

In celebration of World Kindness Day, join us in spreading kindness and making a difference with random acts of compassion. 💖

🌟 Here's your challenge: Perform one act of kindness every day. It could be as simple as giving a compliment, offering a listening ear, or doing som**hing thoughtful for a friend, neighbor, or even a stranger.

🌟 Why embrace this challenge? Because kindness is a powerful tool for mental well-being. It boosts mood, reduces stress, and creates a ripple effect of positivity.

Let's fill our community with love and support!
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11/11/2025

“Some battles aren’t visible.”🇺🇸

Today, we honor the brave men and women who’ve served our nation — those who fought for our freedom and those who continue to fight silent battles within.💚

PTSD, stress, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life can take a toll on mental health. You don’t have to face it alone.

At EnSpire Counseling & Wellness, we’re here to listen, guide, and support every step of the way.

Learn more:
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11/11/2025

“That’s that lady I just arrested for felonies!”, I told my wife as we drove through town on the way to some friends for a pool day.

This placed me in a different mindset for the rest of the day.

That’s the parking lot where I thought I was going to die fighting a guy over my gun. Years later he shot a brother police officer 6 times in a similar incident.

I found a 2 year old in the middle of the street there once at 4 in the morning. She was just walking around.

I helped work a homicide there where a lady was killed with a hammer and partially buried in the side yard of that house.

We worked a s*x trafficking case there and recovered a 16 year old who had been trafficked since she was 12. I think she was from Iowa.

That’s where an elderly man called 911 and said he was going to kill himself. He waited till he could see my partner and I coming and shot himself in the head.

That’s the street where Jeremy got shot when we were serving a search warrant.

Thats the house a m**h cook caught on fire. That day sucked.

I remember when a brother killed his brother by stabbing him in the neck over the last piece of fish at a family function.

That’s the store where I was hanging on the hood of a car and was going to shoot the driver who was trying to flee with me on the hood. I’m glad he stopped. He and I joked about it years later when I arrested him again for narcotics trafficking.

That’s where I found that goat in the middle of the road. I still don’t know why it was in the middle of town in that neighborhood.

That’s where I chased a 13 year old with a gun. I’m glad he tossed it instead of turning it on me.

That’s where we were forced to kill that guy who was involved in a kidnapping.

Thats where my brother officer died responding to a backup call because of a truck driver high on dope.

That’s the house that burned and 3 people died. It looks like they fixed it up pretty good.

That’s the apartment where I was able to save a baby with a Lego in its mouth.

Thats the house where my partner died by su***de.

These memories never leave, they lie in wait for a while and it only takes one smell, sight, sound, taste, or touch to bring them back up!

To my brothers and sisters in the first responder community if you’re struggling with or please don’t hesitate to reach out.

There is help and the only way through is together!

Stay frosty 🤙🇺🇸

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First responders face unique challenges. But too often, the support they need feels out of reach. Project 5:9 was created to break down those barriers. In partnership with EnSpire Counseling & Wellness, we provide confidential care outside the chain of command, combining peer connection with profess...

11/07/2025

💙Men’s Mental Health Matters💙

We don’t talk about it enough…
But far too many men are fighting silent battles every single day.

As someone who walks alongside people through mental health struggles, I’ve seen how heavy the pressure can feel — to be strong, to hold it all together, to never let anyone see you break.

But here’s the truth: strength isn’t silence.
Speaking up, reaching out, and saying “I’m not okay” — that’s real courage.

If you’re struggling, please know this:
You are not alone.
Your story still matters.
And there is hope. Always.

📞 988 — Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)

As a therapist and as a believer, I truly believe God meets us in our darkest moments — and He places people in our path to remind us that healing is possible.

Let’s break the silence.
Let’s check on our husbands, brothers, fathers, sons, and friends.
Let’s remind them that their life has purpose.🩵💜

Praying for this young man’s family, friends, and teammates.🙏

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

Written by L. McMillan

11/05/2025

So incredibly proud of our partnership with United2Prevent and 5:9 Shield Group! Today we were honored to attend the Veterans Day event held in Valdosta, GA.

We had powerful conversations about Mental Wellness, Su***de Prevention, and Project 5:9 — our local First Responder & Veteran Peer Counseling program, powered by ECW & 5:9 Shield Group.

Huge thanks to Mayor Scott James, Valdosta Fire & Police Departments, EMA Lowndes, SGMC Health Emergency Services, and all the incredible organizations supporting mental health in our community.

🇺🇸 We stand united honoring those who served before us and continuing their legacy of courage and care.

11/04/2025

Today, we acknowledge the importance of recognizing and managing stress in our lives. Here are some beneficial techniques to help ease the tension and promote mental well-being.
Remember, managing stress is a vital part of mental health care. Implementing these techniques can help mitigate stress and improve overall well-being.
Take a step towards a less stressful lifestyle today! 🧠 www.enspirecounselingandwellness.com

10/29/2025

First responders face unique challenges. But too often, the support they need feels out of reach. Project 5:9 was created to break down those barriers. In partnership with EnSpire Counseling & Wellness, we provide confidential care outside the chain of command, combining peer connection with profess...