Loriann Merritt, LAPC

11/10/2025

Burnout isn’t just being tired. It’s that deep feeling of being a burnt-out match, struggling with a complex set of symptoms. Keep this image handy and check in if you’re experiencing:
• Emotional & physical exhaustion
• Lack of enthusiasm/motivation
• Brain fog / feeling ineffective
• Bigger emotional reactions
Your well-being matters. Time to turn the heat down.

10/25/2025

Another great year at the Counselor Education Collaborative Conference! 🧠
I’m so thankful for VSU’s Counselor Education program for hosting this event. It’s wonderful to see my professors, learn from great presenters, and engage with other mental health professionals in our community. ✨

10/25/2025

If you or anyone you know needs food assistance, help is available.

Use the Pantry Finder on our website to locate food pantries and resources closest to you: FeedingSGA.org/find-help/
Or call us at (888) 453-4143

Our team and partners remain committed to serving our South Georgia communities!

10/19/2025

Please join us for our official Grand Opening on November 8th!

09/26/2025

Today, we pause to recognize National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Su***de Awareness Day.
We remember the EMS professionals we have lost, while raising awareness and reminding every warrior in uniform that help is always within reach.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out:

📱 Crisis Text Line: Text BLUE to 741741 for free, 24/7 confidential support.

☎️ National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

🌐 1st Help: A searchable database of emotional, financial, and spiritual assistance for first responders: https://1sthelp.org

🧡 Warriors Heart: A private, accredited treatment program serving exclusively warriors, military, veterans, and first responders, who are struggling with addiction, PTSD, and other invisible wounds.
Call 855-610-1003 or visit warriorsheart.com

Thank you to First Help for continuing to lead the way in supporting our EMS professionals and first responders.

To all EMS warriors: you are never alone. Your life matters. 💜

***deAwarenessDay

09/23/2025

APA Statement on White House Announcement on Autism https://ow.ly/P6k850X0zCi

09/22/2025

ACOG reaffirms the safety and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
More than two decades of research have found no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Acetaminophen continues to be an important and safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy—conditions that can pose serious risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses if left untreated. Learn more about acetaminophen use during pregnancy: https://bit.ly/4mqIzWr

09/22/2025

Susan David

08/20/2025

I had the best time hosting Coffee & Chat with my LEAF colleagues! ☕️

Thankful for A.J. allowing us to use the office as a meeting place and for the LPCA of GA to give us a reason to get together! 🫶🏻

08/18/2025