Shining Tomorrow Counseling

Shining Tomorrow Counseling Counseling services located in Alabama offering in person or telehealth therapy to individuals, couples, and families.

Therapist is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Alabama and telehealth licensed in Florida.

Night Reflection PromptTake a slow breath… unclench your jaw… drop your shoulders… and try this before bed tonight.Journ...
12/02/2025

Night Reflection Prompt

Take a slow breath… unclench your jaw… drop your shoulders… and try this before bed tonight.

Journal Prompt:

“What did I need today that I didn’t get — and how can I give a little of that to myself tomorrow?”

Let yourself reflect gently. No judgment.
Maybe you needed rest.
Maybe reassurance.
Maybe connection.
Maybe space.
Maybe just a moment where no one needed anything from you.

Write it down. Honor it.
And as you settle in for the night, whisper to yourself:

“I’m allowed to need things. I’m allowed to take up space. I can try again tomorrow.”

Good night! You deserve rest.

🎄✨ Food Drive + Community Raffle! ✨🎄Food insecurity hits hardest during the holidays, and local pantries are struggling ...
12/01/2025

🎄✨ Food Drive + Community Raffle! ✨🎄

Food insecurity hits hardest during the holidays, and local pantries are struggling .

So Shining Tomorrow Counseling is stepping in to help, and we’d love for our community to join us!

From now through December 15, every donation to our food drive earns one entry into our Holiday Gift Basket Raffle! 🎁💙

It’s simple:
✅ Drop off any non-perishable food item
✅ Receive 1 raffle ticket per donation
✅ Enter to win a cozy self-care gift basket (think cocoa, candles, and comfort!)
✅ Open to EVERYONE — not just clients
✅ No purchase required
✅ Winner announced the week of December 16

Let’s fill those pantry shelves and spread a little kindness this season.

Even one can of soup can make a difference. 🥫💛

Drop-off Location:
Shining Tomorrow Counseling
3205 20th Ave
Valley, AL 36854
(Right beside Chick-Fil-A)

706-372-0724 to schedule a drop off

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” — A Holiday Reminder We All NeedEvery year, this song comes back around — cheerful, fami...
12/01/2025

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” — A Holiday Reminder We All Need

Every year, this song comes back around — cheerful, familiar, nostalgic.
But if you listen closely… it’s actually one of the most beautiful mental health anthems of the season.

Here’s why we love Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:

It reminds us that our differences are our superpowers.
What made Rudolph stand out was the same thing that saved the day.
Your quirks aren’t flaws — they’re gifts.

It’s a story about belonging.
Rudolph didn’t change to fit in — others learned to appreciate him for who he already was.
We all deserve that kind of acceptance.

It celebrates resilience.
Even when he was misunderstood, Rudolph kept going.
He showed up.
He stayed true.
He let his light shine.

It’s hopeful.
No matter how dark or foggy things feel, there is always a path forward — and someone who needs exactly what you bring into the world.

So if you’re feeling a little “Rudolph” this holiday season…
Please know: your light matters.
Your story matters.
You matter.

Donation Reminder: Help Us Warm Our Community This WinterAs the temperatures drop, many families in our community are st...
12/01/2025

Donation Reminder: Help Us Warm Our Community This Winter

As the temperatures drop, many families in our community are struggling to meet basic needs — and you can make a huge difference.

This month, we’re collecting:

non-perishable food items such as can goods, cookie mixes, flour, seasonings, sugar, boxed meals, etc

Every item helps. Every donation matters.
Your kindness brings comfort to homes that need it most.

How to donate:
Drop items off at Shining Tomorrow Counseling
During any office hours
We’ll deliver everything to local food pantries and the Christian Service Center

If you’ve been looking for a way to give back this season, this is a beautiful place to start.
Thank you for being part of a community that shines so brightly.

Holiday Stress Is Normal — Let’s Talk About ItIf the holidays don’t feel magical for you this year… you’re not alone.For...
12/01/2025

Holiday Stress Is Normal — Let’s Talk About It

If the holidays don’t feel magical for you this year… you’re not alone.
For many people, the season brings:
financial pressure
sensory overload
family conflict
grief
social expectations
juggling schedules
loneliness
burnout from doing “all the things”

None of this means you’re doing the holidays wrong.
It just means you’re human.

Here’s what is normal this time of year:

Feeling overwhelmed
Wanting quiet instead of gatherings
Missing someone deeply
Feeling stretched thin
Struggling with routines changing
Needing more patience for yourself

And here’s what you deserve:

Permission to rest
A break from the pressure to be “festive”
Boundaries that keep you safe and sane
Support that feels real, not performative
Moments of peace — even tiny ones

If this season feels heavy, we’re here for you.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
Our walk-in clinic can help you find a little more calm, clarity, and grounding — right when you need it.

Shining Tomorrow Counseling
Where your mental health matters, every season.

Warm Up Your Mind & Body(For mornings, evenings, or anytime the holiday chaos gets loud)Step 1 — Hold Something WarmGrab...
12/01/2025

Warm Up Your Mind & Body

(For mornings, evenings, or anytime the holiday chaos gets loud)

Step 1 — Hold Something Warm
Grab a warm drink (coffee, tea, cocoa).
Wrap both hands around the cup.
Feel the warmth seep into your palms.
Breathe in the smell.

Step 2 — Look for 3 Comfort Items
Scan your environment for:

something soft

something warm

something peaceful
Let your eyes rest on each one.

Step 3 — Slow, Warm Breaths
Inhale for 4…
Hold for 2…
Exhale for 6.
Imagine breathing out tension and breathing in calm.

Step 4 — Gentle Touch
Pull a blanket around your shoulders,
or place your hand over your heart.
Give yourself a moment of stillness.

Step 5 — One Cozy Intention
Finish by setting a soft intention like:
“Today, I choose calm.”
“I deserve comfort.”
“My best is enough.”

As Thanksgiving comes to a close, take one quiet moment for yourself.Let the noise settle.Let the expectations fall away...
11/28/2025

As Thanksgiving comes to a close, take one quiet moment for yourself.
Let the noise settle.
Let the expectations fall away.
Let the day be what it was — messy, meaningful, complicated, or calm.

Tonight, choose one thing from today that you want to carry forward…
and one thing you’re ready to leave behind.

Gratitude doesn’t require perfection — it just asks for presence.
Rest well.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Shining Tomorrow Counseling. Today, we’re grateful for the people who fill this com...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Shining Tomorrow Counseling.

Today, we’re grateful for the people who fill this community with courage, compassion, and resilience.
For the clients who trust us with their stories.
For the families who support one another through hard seasons.
For the team that shows up with heart and humor every single day.

Whether your table is full, quiet, big, small, or held together with love — we hope today brings a moment of peace, connection, and gratitude.

Wishing you warmth, comfort, and a gentle holiday.
🦃🍂💙

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3205 20th Avenue
Valley, AL
36854

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm

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