Restoration Counseling

09/09/2026

How do you feel after being with your parents?

Here is an honest conversation with Rebecca Johnson and Dr. Lakelyn about one of caregiving's most complicated and often unspoken realities, caring for a narcissistic parent.
• Watch the full episode of Caregiver Chats wherever you get your podcasts. Link our story

09/01/2026

Hi there, I’m Belle Armstrong!

I am a Graduate Counseling Intern here at Restoration Counseling and I’m so excited to officially be accepting new clients!

Let’s be real, reaching out for counseling can feel very intimidating, especially if it’s your first time, you don’t have insurance, or if the cost makes getting support feel out of reach.

My goal is to create a space where you can show up as you are without feeling like you need to have everything figured out.

I love working with people who are navigating burnout, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and everyday heaviness that can show up when we are trying to keep up with life.

My approach is authentic and warm. I believe that there is room in the counseling room for hard conversation, meaningful conversations, and even some laughter along the way.

✨I am currently accepting new clients at a reduced rate under clinical supervision and I’d love the opportunity to walk alongside you in whatever season you are in!✨

If you have been thinking about counseling, I encourage you to take that first step!

07/11/2026

[‼️Update to this post‼️ Prices have been discounted (about 40%) PLUS, starting August 7, I'm running a 20% OFF sale through the end of August! 😲 ]

ANNOUNCEMENT!! I've created an Etsy shop with clinician-created printable worksheets.

Each one comes from my work as a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and abuse recovery. Inside you'll find:

• Grounding and regulation tools for hard moments
• Boundary and reflection worksheets
• Resources for building steadier days (Nervous System 101, Emotional Regulation, Anxiety, Relationship Tools)

All instant downloads, ready to print at home. Browse the full collection here: https://mindfultoolshop.etsy.com

Check it out if you are looking for additional support! ~ Rebecca

Shop items by MindfulToolShop.

06/20/2026

Life outside the therapy office matters, too. 💛

Lately, I’ve has been focusing on what helps me show up as my best self. Prioritizing peace over productivity, trying new experiences (including checking an item off my 50 Before 50 list!), learning new tools to better support my clients, enjoying a Diet Dr Pepper or two, and making time to step away from the noise and reconnect with nature.

The same things we encourage our clients to do…slow down, stay curious, embrace growth, and create space to breathe…is what I need, too.

What have you been doing lately to create a little more peace in your life?
~Heather 🤍

06/17/2026

Hi, Jennifer here! As a Certified EMDR Therapist, I spend a lot of time helping clients heal and move forward. Lately, I’ve been reminded that the same principles I encourage in the therapy room are important in my own life, too.

EMDR has taken on a fun new meaning for me lately:

E = Enjoying life on a different level
M = Moving forward in life
D = Dreaming bigger
R = Relaxing and recovering

☑️Discovering the importance of getting outside and reconnecting with nature
☑️Finding support and connection through meaningful friendships
☑️Slowing down enough to enjoy the simple things
☑️Showing up for the people who matter most

Healing isn’t just something I help others with, it’s something I’m committed to practicing myself. And sometimes, that looks a lot like fresh air, good friends, laughter, rest, and making memories with the people I love.

What have you been doing lately to fill your own cup?

06/15/2026

Being a counselor is one part of who I am, but it’s definitely not the only part! Lately, life has been filled with creativity, new challenges, meaningful friendships, good books, and plenty of reminders that I’m still practicing the same skills I encourage my clients to use.

I love that this work allows me to support others while also continuing to grow myself. Because at the end of the day, therapists are humans too… learning, stretching, and figuring things out as we go.

What’s something you’ve been up to lately that’s been bringing you joy, growth or even just a little adventure?

06/11/2026

I’ve been wanting to build this for a while, and it’s finally here.

One of the most common things I hear from survivors of narcissistic abuse is that they feel completely alone in it. No one in their life quite understands what they’ve been through, or why it’s so hard to just “move on.”

As a trauma therapist who has worked with survivors for over a decade, I know that healing happens in community. It happens when you hear someone else say “I know this, I've been there” and feel the weight of that recognition.

So I created After the Narcissist - a free, private Facebook group for survivors of narcissistic abuse. Whether the narcissist in your life was a partner, parent, ex, sibling, or boss… whether you’re newly out or years into your healing… you’re welcome here.

This is a space for:
🌿 Support from people who get it
🌿 Psychoeducation and resources grounded in clinical experience
🌿 Honest, judgment-free conversation
🌿 A path forward

The group is private, so only members can see what’s shared inside.

If this sounds like the place you’ve been looking for, I’d love to have you. Click below to request to join. 🌱

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739244837065178

05/15/2026

If you made it to step 5, we should talk. 🌿

05/13/2026

EMDR is one of the most powerful therapies we use in our work with clients healing from trauma.

So many people come in feeling stuck. They know they’re safe, but their body doesn’t.

That’s where EMDR comes in.

It helps your brain and nervous system finally process what was too overwhelming at the time…
so you can move forward without constantly feeling pulled back.

If you’ve been carrying something that still feels heavy, activating, or unresolved, your brain may just need support finishing the process.

📍 SWFL | Telehealth across Florida
Reach out if you’re curious whether EMDR could be a good fit for you.

05/11/2026

We’re so excited to officially welcome Hanna Russo to the Restoration Counseling team 🤍

Hanna is no longer our intern, she is now an official member of our team, and we couldn’t be happier.

She creates a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and begin making sense of what’s been weighing on you. Her approach blends compassion with practical tools, drawing from EFIT and CBT with a holistic, mind-body focus.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or stuck, Hanna meets you with warmth, understanding, and care.

She is now accepting clients for in-person and virtual sessions, with reduced self-pay options available.