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✨FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS✨Got questions about therapy? You’re not alone!Whether you’re wondering how therapy works, wh...
06/09/2026

✨FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS✨

Got questions about therapy? You’re not alone!

Whether you’re wondering how therapy works, what to expect during your first session, or if counseling is right for you, chances are someone else has asked the same thing.

Check out the FAQs below, and if you don’t see your question answered, feel free to reach out or comment your question below. We’re here to help you take the next step with confidence. 💚

✨ Meet Dr. Emma Cosby! ✨Dr. Cosby is the owner and founder of Southern Counseling Group. With nearly 30 years of experie...
06/06/2026

✨ Meet Dr. Emma Cosby! ✨

Dr. Cosby is the owner and founder of Southern Counseling Group. With nearly 30 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, Dr. Emma Cosby brings an incredible depth of knowledge, compassion, and expertise to our team.

Emma joined the social work field in 1996 and later completed her Doctorate in Behavioral Health in 2012. Throughout her career, she has developed specialized expertise in trauma treatment, EMDR, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and supporting individuals facing complex medical conditions that impact mental health. She has also received specialized training in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, allowing her to offer unique and effective approaches to healing and growth.

Known for her dedication to helping others achieve meaningful change, Emma is passionate about meeting clients where they are and helping them move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. 💚

🌿 Therapy Tip Tuesday 🌿When life feels overwhelming, come back to your breath.Try this simple breathing exercise:✨ Inhal...
06/02/2026

🌿 Therapy Tip Tuesday 🌿

When life feels overwhelming, come back to your breath.

Try this simple breathing exercise:
✨ Inhale for 4 counts
✨ Hold for 4 counts
✨ Exhale for 6 counts

Slow, intentional breathing can help calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and bring your attention back to the present moment.

The best part? Your breath is always with you—whether you’re at work, at home, in traffic, or facing a difficult moment.

This week, challenge yourself to pause and take three slow breaths whenever you notice stress creeping in. Small moments of regulation can make a huge difference. 💚

*These tips do not constitute as actual therapy

We are excited to spotlight Mavis Thomas, LPC-S! ✨Mavis earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2006...
05/29/2026

We are excited to spotlight Mavis Thomas, LPC-S! ✨

Mavis earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2006 and brings years of experience, compassion, and dedication to the clients she serves. She is passionate about working with Veterans and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and obsessive compulsive behaviors.

Mavis is committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and move toward healing and fulfillment in a supportive, caring environment. She is available part-time on Mondays and Wednesdays and accepts all major insurances as well as private pay clients. Mavis also acts as the supervisor for our Associate Licensed Counselors.

We are grateful to have Mavis as part of our team! 💚

✨ Therapy Tip Tuesday ✨You do not have to do everything alone. 💚Humans are wired for connection, and support plays an im...
05/26/2026

✨ Therapy Tip Tuesday ✨

You do not have to do everything alone. 💚

Humans are wired for connection, and support plays an important role in our emotional and mental wellbeing. When we feel supported, our stress levels decrease, problems can feel more manageable, and we’re reminded that we don’t have to carry life’s challenges entirely on our own.

Support can look different for everyone — talking with a trusted friend, spending time with safe people, attending therapy, asking for help, leaning into your faith, or simply allowing someone to sit beside you during difficult moments.

Sometimes healing begins the moment we stop pretending we’re “fine” and allow ourselves to be supported. There is strength in reaching out, and there is comfort in knowing you were never meant to do life alone. 🤍

*these tips do not constitute as therapeutic intervention.

All Southern Counseling Group offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
05/22/2026

All Southern Counseling Group offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Our next Therapist Spotlight is Riley Ham, LPC ✨Riley has been with Southern Counseling Group since 2021. She received h...
05/21/2026

Our next Therapist Spotlight is Riley Ham, LPC ✨

Riley has been with Southern Counseling Group since 2021. She received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University.

Riley is passionate about helping clients of all ages and needs feel seen and heard. She believes therapy looks different for everyone and strives to provide an eclectic approach based on client need. She provides a compassionate, encouraging space for clients working through anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, and more. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a modality that allows clients to reprocess and reduce intensity of traumatic events through bilateral stimulation.

In addition to being EMDR trained, Riley works closely with local school systems and provides in-school services at Straughn Schools. She loves helping clients build confidence, healthy coping skills, and lasting positive change. 💚

✨ Therapy Tip Tuesday ✨Did you know your body often recognizes stress before your mind catches up?Headaches, tense shoul...
05/19/2026

✨ Therapy Tip Tuesday ✨

Did you know your body often recognizes stress before your mind catches up?
Headaches, tense shoulders, stomach aches, exhaustion, irritability, jaw clenching, and trouble sleeping can all be signs your nervous system is asking for care.

This week, try paying attention to your body’s cues instead of pushing through them. Awareness is the first step toward healing. 💚

*These tips do not constitute as therapeutic intervention

05/15/2026

CHOOSE YOUR THERAPIST! 🤺

2 Characters Not Yet Unlocked 🔒 (Jennifer Butts & Bev Taylor weren’t in office this day…but don’t worry there are plenty more video opportunities to come 😉)

*we do not own rights to this music

Meet Carrie Mitchell, LICSW! 💚Carrie is passionate about helping individuals and families work through life’s challenges...
05/14/2026

Meet Carrie Mitchell, LICSW! 💚

Carrie is passionate about helping individuals and families work through life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and support. She has experience working with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and community outreach, and she strives to create a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered.

Carrie is also trained in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy — a unique, hands-on approach that utilizes horses to help process trauma, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. Her heart for helping others, combined with her experience and dedication, allows her to meet clients with both professionalism and genuine care.

Carrie accepts all major insurances and private pay patients. We are so thankful to have her on our team! ✨

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