Erica James Counseling, LLC

05/06/2026

I really need to stop pulling on my face like this. Over here giving myself wrinkles. Anyway, therapists, chime in. Poker face or expressive? Which are you?

04/30/2026

Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy for awhile, these are 5 things that are important for your growth and wellbeing.

What others would you add to this list?

01/07/2026

It’s only your 7th day here. It’s fine, you’re fine, we’re fine. Take a deep breath, relax your shoulders, you got this.

11/06/2025

Therapists, what’s on your desk? What do you need to keep you going in and between sessions? I wanna know. Let’s chat.

11/04/2025

New Blog Post! Click the link below to read!

https://www.ejcounselingatl.com/post/why-is-it-so-hard-to-rest

11/04/2025

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how difficult it is to truly rest. Not just to sit still for a few minutes, but to actually let go, to quiet my mind, release the to-do list, and stop trying to earn the pause.

Even when my body is still, my mind often keeps moving. Thoughts of what I “should” be doing, what I haven’t done, or what I could be planning next flood my mind and prevent me from relaxing. It’s as if my nervous system forgot what it means to slow down.

I’ve realized that rest is not just about sleep or downtime. It’s about safety, feeling safe enough to stop moving and trusting that things will still be okay if I don’t hold everything together for a moment.

That kind of rest requires more than an empty schedule, it requires unlearning.

10/30/2025

Happy 10th birthday to Erica James Counseling!!! We are in full celebration mode.

And to spread the joy, we’re accepting new clients for virtual, individual therapy.

If you’ve thought about starting therapy or want to get back into it, now is your chance. Sign up for your FREE consultation call with ME at www.ejcounselingatl.com See you soon!

10/29/2025

A fun announcement coming tomorrow! 🎈🎈🎈

10/24/2025

How do you get back to you?

10/23/2025

New blog post! 🎉🎉

Self-care is often framed as a solo practice, bubble baths, journaling, therapy, or taking quiet moments for yourself. While those are all important, I’ve learned that some of the most restorative and transformative forms of self-care come from something bigger: connection with community. Over the...