Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting

08/03/2026

✏️🍎A new school year brings excitement, but it can also bring worry, uncertainty, and big emotions for children of all ages. Whether it’s starting kindergarten, moving to a new school, or simply adjusting to a different routine, these transitions can feel overwhelming.

One of the best things parents can do is create space for conversations. Instead of asking, “How was school?” try questions like, “What was the best part of your day?” or “Was anything harder than you expected?” These simple moments help children process their experiences and build emotional resilience.

If your child seems unusually anxious, withdrawn, or overwhelmed as school begins, know that support is available. Early intervention can make all the difference as they settle into a successful school year.

We’d love to help🤍. Give us a call or request an appointment online at beinspiredcc.com.

07/31/2026

As July comes to a close, we want to leave you with a simple reminder: living fully doesn’t mean staying busy every moment of every day.☀️

Living fully might mean slowing down enough to enjoy your morning coffee. It might mean spending quality time with loved ones, setting healthier boundaries, saying yes to something new, or finally giving yourself permission to rest.

Sometimes we put pressure on ourselves to make every season perfect. But a meaningful life isn’t built through perfection. It’s built through presence.

As you move through the rest of the summer, we encourage you to pay attention to what matters most. Take care of your mental health, prioritize connection, and give yourself grace along the way.

You deserve support, growth, and joy in every season.💛

To learn more about counseling services at Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting, visit beinspiredcc.com.

07/29/2026

It may feel early to think about back-to-school season, but preparing now can make the transition much smoother for both children and parents.

Small changes can have a big impact. Gradually adjusting bedtime schedules, reintroducing routines, limiting excessive screen time, and talking openly about school-related worries can help reduce stress before the first day arrives.

✏️Back-to-school preparation isn’t only about buying supplies. It’s also about helping children feel emotionally ready for the transition.

If your child experiences anxiety, struggles with change, or has difficulty adjusting to new routines, starting conversations early can help build confidence and resilience.

Swipe through for simple ways to support your child before school starts.💛

Need additional support? Our team is here to help. Visit beinspiredcc.com to learn more.

07/28/2026

💙 New on the Blog | Why Autism in Women and Girls Is Still Being Missed

For years, autism has been viewed through a lens that doesn't always reflect how it presents in women and girls. As a result, many spend years feeling misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or wondering why everyday life feels so much harder than it seems for everyone else.

Research continues to show that autistic women and girls are often diagnosed later because they may mask their traits, present differently than boys, or have their experiences mistaken for anxiety, depression, or other conditions.

In this thoughtful blog, Elizabeth Beebe, LPC-SA, explores:
💙 Why autism often goes unrecognized in women and girls
💙 How masking can hide signs of autism while increasing emotional exhaustion
💙 The impact of delayed or missed diagnosis
💙 Why greater awareness can lead to earlier support, understanding, and self-acceptance

Whether you're exploring these questions for yourself, your child, or someone you love, we hope this article offers insight and encouragement.

📖 Read the full blog here:
https://beinspiredcc.com/why-autism-in-women-and-girls-is-still-being-missed/

Sometimes understanding yourself begins with finally feeling seen. 💙

Many women and girls are diagnosed with autism later in life because they don't fit outdated stereotypes. Let's explore why it goes unnoticed.

07/27/2026

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🍂 We're excited to officially announce our InspireED Fall 2026 Trauma & Resilience Series!

Over the next few months, we'll be diving into topics that are shaping the future of mental health care—from trauma-informed care and somatic symptoms to the neuroscience of trauma and the importance of ethical self-care for clinicians.

Our goal has always been simple: to provide practical, evidence-based trainings that you can take back to your clients the very next day.

This fall's series includes:

🗓 August 14 – Trauma-Informed Care: An Adaptive Perspective
🗓 September 4 – When the Body Speaks First: Understanding Somatic Symptoms, Trauma, and Nervous System Dysregulation
🗓 October 2 – The Alarm That Won't Turn Off: The Neurobiology of Trauma and Chronic Stress
🗓 November 6 – The Ethics of Self-Care: Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Impairment in the Helping Professions

📅 Save these dates—we'd love to have you join us!

Registration is officially OPEN for our first training on August 14, led by Karlee Beville, LCSW-BACS. Registration for the remaining trainings will be opening soon.

To register or find out more, visit beinspiredcc.com/inspireed

Thank you for continuing to learn, grow, and invest in the care you provide to others. We can't wait to learn alongside you this fall. 💙

07/27/2026

Meet EJ Babcock, LPC-S, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner who is passionate about helping children, teens, young adults, and families thrive.

EJ understands that parenting can feel overwhelming when a child struggles with big emotions, behavioral challenges, anxiety, or life transitions. Through play-based approaches and relationship-focused care, she helps children learn to identify, express, and manage their emotions in healthy ways while empowering parents with practical tools to better connect with and support their child.

She also works with teens and young adults experiencing anxiety, helping them develop skills to manage worries, build confidence, and live more fully. In addition, EJ is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence-based approach that can help reduce intrusive thoughts and symptoms related to trauma and distressing experiences.

And if you visit EJ’s office, you may get to meet her special assistant, Sammie! 🐾 Sammie is a registered Golden Retriever therapy dog known for her gentle temperament, love of cuddles, and ability to help clients feel more relaxed and comfortable during sessions. Whether she’s offering a comforting presence or simply bringing a smile to someone’s face, Sammie is an important part of the healing process.

If you’re looking for support for your child, teen, or family, EJ would be honored to walk alongside you.

Learn more at beinspiredcc.com or call one of our offices to get started.

07/24/2026

We’re officially in the middle of summer, which makes it the perfect time for a quick mental health check-in.

Pause for a moment and ask yourself:

✨How have I been feeling lately?
✨What has been giving me energy?
✨What has been draining me?
✨What do I need more of right now?
✨What do I need less of?

We often spend so much time taking care of responsibilities that we forget to check in with ourselves. But self-awareness is one of the most important parts of emotional wellness.

You don’t have to wait until you’re overwhelmed to pay attention to your mental health. Small adjustments made early can help prevent bigger struggles later.

Take a few minutes today to reflect on how you’re really doing.

If you’d like support on your journey, visit beinspiredcc.com to connect with our team.

07/23/2026

Most of us have a picture in our minds of how life is "supposed" to unfold. Then something changes—a job ends, a relationship shifts, plans fall through, or life simply takes an unexpected turn.

While these transitions can leave us feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or even grieving the future we imagined, they can also become opportunities for growth, resilience, and new beginnings.

In our latest blog by Christy Pennison, LPC-S, we explore:
✨ Why life transitions can feel so overwhelming
✨ Healthy ways to navigate uncertainty
✨ How to find hope when the path ahead looks different than you expected
✨ When reaching out for support can make all the difference

If you're in a season of change—or know someone who is—we hope this article offers encouragement and reminds you that you don't have to navigate life's transitions alone.

📖 Read the full blog here:
https://beinspiredcc.com/how-to-navigate-life-transitions-when-life-doesnt-go-according-to-plan/

Sometimes the path we didn't choose leads us exactly where we need to be. 💙

Discover how you can navigate life transitions in a way that leads to transformation and growth, and find meaning during seasons of change.

07/22/2026

Have you been thinking about starting counseling?

Sometimes the hardest step is simply reaching out—and you don't have to wait weeks to get started.

✨ We currently have next-day appointments available!

We accept:
• BlueCross BlueShield
• United Healthcare/Optum
• Medicare Part B
• Cigna
• Private Pay

We also offer reduced-rate counseling sessions with select clinicians, making quality mental health care more accessible.

If you're ready to take the next step, we're here to help.

📞 Call our office or request an appointment online at beinspiredcc.com/contact-us.

Your journey toward healing, growth, and hope can begin today.

07/22/2026

Welcome to the team, Dandy, our Director of Client Experience, Samantha's, desk goose.

Sometimes it's the little things that bring us great joy, and for Samantha, it's her bestie Dandy.

If you have a goose that brings you joy, share with us a photo below.