Finding Solace

Finding Solace Providing individual, couples, and family counseling. We offer flexible hours and are committed to y

Rest is not laziness. When you push through exhaustion without a break, your mental health can begin to suffer. Your min...
03/14/2026

Rest is not laziness. When you push through exhaustion without a break, your mental health can begin to suffer. Your mind needs time to slow down, recover, and reset. Taking intentional rest can help reduce stress, improve clarity, and support emotional balance. You are allowed to pause.

Emotional resilience does not mean avoiding difficult emotions. It means learning how to move through them without losin...
03/13/2026

Emotional resilience does not mean avoiding difficult emotions. It means learning how to move through them without losing yourself. Life brings stress, disappointment, and uncertainty, but resilience helps you adapt, recover, and keep going even when things feel heavy. It grows through self-awareness, healthy coping skills, and support when you need it. At Finding Solace, we help you strengthen the tools that allow you to face challenges with greater stability and confidence. You do not have to face life’s difficulties alone.

Social pressure and personal needs do not always align. Social pressure says, “Do what everyone else expects.” Your need...
03/12/2026

Social pressure and personal needs do not always align. Social pressure says, “Do what everyone else expects.” Your needs say, “Listen to what is right for you.” When pressure from others grows, it can become easy to ignore your limits, your energy, and what you truly need.

Honoring your needs means slowing down enough to notice them. It may look like setting a boundary, saying no, or choosing rest when others expect more. At Finding Solace, we help you reconnect with your own voice so your choices come from clarity rather than pressure. You deserve space to care for yourself.

Being kind to yourself is not the same as giving up on yourself. But when was the last time you spoke to yourself with t...
03/11/2026

Being kind to yourself is not the same as giving up on yourself. But when was the last time you spoke to yourself with the same kindness you offer others? Many people believe they have to be hard on themselves to grow, replaying mistakes and holding themselves to impossible standards. Over time, that constant pressure can lead to shame, exhaustion, and feeling like you are never enough.

Self-compassion means treating yourself with the same patience and understanding you would offer someone you care about. It allows you to acknowledge mistakes, learn from them, and move forward without constant self-blame. At Finding Solace, we help you build a healthier relationship with yourself and create space for growth without harsh self-judgment. You deserve kindness from yourself, too.💕

Expectations and reality in therapy are not always the same. Many people expect therapy to provide quick answers or imme...
03/10/2026

Expectations and reality in therapy are not always the same. Many people expect therapy to provide quick answers or immediate relief, but therapy is a process. It involves reflection, honesty, and sometimes sitting with difficult emotions before things begin to shift. Progress does not always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like small insights, setting a boundary, or learning to respond differently than you did before.

Therapy is not about being “fixed.” It is about understanding yourself more clearly and building tools that support lasting change. At Finding Solace, we create a space where growth can happen at your pace. You do not have to figure everything out alone. Find your space.💙

🌷Mindfulness Reminder🌷Pause for a moment.Take a slow breath.Notice where you are right now without judgment or pressure ...
03/09/2026

🌷Mindfulness Reminder🌷

Pause for a moment.
Take a slow breath.

Notice where you are right now without judgment or pressure to change anything. Your mind may be busy and your day may feel full, but this moment is still here.

Mindfulness is simply returning your attention to the present, one breath at a time, giving your mind a small chance to reset.

Mental health stigma keeps too many people suffering in silence. It tells people they should be able to “handle it” on t...
03/08/2026

Mental health stigma keeps too many people suffering in silence. It tells people they should be able to “handle it” on their own, that asking for help means something is wrong with them, or that struggles should stay hidden.

But mental health challenges are part of being human. Anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma affect people from every background and every stage of life. Talking about mental health does not make someone weak. It opens the door to understanding and healing.

The more we speak openly, the more we create space for compassion and support. No one should feel ashamed for needing help.💙

Stress does not only live in your thoughts. Your body feels it too. Tight shoulders, frequent headaches, trouble sleepin...
03/07/2026

Stress does not only live in your thoughts. Your body feels it too. Tight shoulders, frequent headaches, trouble sleeping, a racing heart, or constantly feeling on edge can all be signals that stress is building up. Sometimes our bodies notice what we are carrying emotionally before our minds do.

These signals are not overreactions. They are messages that something needs attention. Therapy can help you understand those signals, slow down the stress response, and build healthier ways to cope. You deserve to feel more at ease in your own mind and body.💙

Strength and self-sufficiency are not the same. Self-sufficiency says, “I’ll handle it on my own.” Strength says, “I kno...
03/06/2026

Strength and self-sufficiency are not the same. Self-sufficiency says, “I’ll handle it on my own.” Strength says, “I know when I need support.” We are often taught that needing help means we are weak, but real strength is recognizing your limits and honoring them.

Asking for help does not mean you have failed. It means you are aware. It means you value your well-being enough to protect it. There is courage in letting someone see that you are struggling.

At Finding Solace, we believe healing happens in safe connection. You do not have to do this alone.

🎉 Happy 3-Year Work Anniversary, Katie Beth Naron 🎉For the past three years, Katie Beth has brought compassion, attentiv...
03/05/2026

🎉 Happy 3-Year Work Anniversary, Katie Beth Naron 🎉

For the past three years, Katie Beth has brought compassion, attentiveness, and genuine care to the clients she serves. Her thoughtful approach helps create a space where people feel safe to open up, reflect, and grow.

Her dedication to supporting others and the calm, supportive presence she brings to her work make a meaningful impact every day. We are so grateful to have Katie Beth as part of the Finding Solace team. Here’s to three wonderful years!💙

Anxiety and awareness are not the same. Anxiety pulls you into what might happen, while grounding brings you back to wha...
03/04/2026

Anxiety and awareness are not the same. Anxiety pulls you into what might happen, while grounding brings you back to what is happening. Anxiety says, “What if something goes wrong?” Grounding says, “Right now, I am safe.”

When your thoughts are racing or your body feels on edge, your nervous system may need support. Grounding techniques help you reconnect to the present moment through your breath and senses. Start by taking a slow breath in and out. Then gently notice your surroundings: identify five things you can see, four things you can physically feel, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. Let yourself move through each one slowly.

At Finding Solace, we teach practical tools to steady your nervous system and restore balance. You do not have to stay stuck in overwhelm.💙

Imposter syndrome and humility are not the same. Humility says, “I’m still learning.” Imposter syndrome says, “I don’t b...
03/03/2026

Imposter syndrome and humility are not the same. Humility says, “I’m still learning.” Imposter syndrome says, “I don’t belong.” Humility recognizes growth, while imposter syndrome dismisses success and tells you your achievements were luck and that you will be exposed.

If you constantly doubt yourself or feel the need to prove your worth, it may be more than self-criticism. At Finding Solace, we help you quiet the inner critic and build lasting confidence. You do not have to live in self-doubt.💙

Address

West Monroe, LA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 5pm

Telephone

(318) 737-7201

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Who are we?

There are plenty of counseling opportunities in the area. Why pick us?

We can tell you why. We were built from a team of people who were frustrated with the state of counseling and mental health care in our area. We heard so many stories of people feeling unheard or misled. We heard of counselors who weren’t valuing their clients and who were turning so cold to the emotional situations at hand that they lost sight of what their goal actually was. We heard people refuse counseling because they “aren’t crazy” and life was “fine”. We wanted to find a way to be real help for real people going through real issues. That doesn’t just mean chronic mental health issues. It also means going through a breakup, fighting with your friend, being unsatisfied with life or work, or just wanting to generally improve your life. We want to be the one you call when you want life to be better; even when you don’t know what better looks like. Call us and let us find you the steps for improvement. And know that we are okay if that isn’t us! If we know someone will be of more help to you who is not a part of our group, that’s where we will send you! Our primary goal is to help support whatever it is that you want for your life. It isn’t about us. It’s about you.