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Do you want to live your best life? Do you feel like an imposter? Learn to be free from fear & doubt. We can help you awaken to your authentic self.

06/11/2026

🌿 Therapy Thursday 🌿

There is no right time for therapy, and therapy is not solely for any specific kind of person. This Therapy Thursday, Dr. Monica F. Boyd-Layne wants to remind you that you don't need to wait until crisis or heartbreak to start taking care of your mental health.

Therapy can be a space for growth, reflection, and learning more about yourself — not just for getting through the hard times. Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here.

Ready to take that first step? We're here for you.

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06/05/2026

"When the heart is right, the mind and the body will follow."
— Coretta Scott King

Healing begins from within. At Pierce Counseling & Consulting, we believe that tending to your heart — your emotions, your spirit, your sense of self — creates the foundation for a healthier mind and body.

When you're ready to begin, we're here for you. 🌿

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06/04/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

We are happy to celebrate June as Pride Month at Pierce Counseling & Consulting. We hope this month is filled with love and joy for all those in the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you are struggling at all during this month, we are here to help you through. Our doors and our hearts are open to you.

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05/28/2026

"Can therapy help me if I'm also taking medication?"

In this week's Therapy Thursday video, Dr. Monica is sharing why therapy and medication can work beautifully together, and why you don't have to choose one over the other.

Medication is an amazing tool for supporting mental health. But taken in conjunction with therapy, it can do wonders.

While medication can help regulate symptoms, therapy gives you the space to work through patterns, deal with issues and trauma, and build the tools to truly heal, not just manage.

Watch Dr. Monica break it down, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

05/26/2026

We're continuing to bust common mental health myths this Mental Health Awareness Month.

Myth: I should be able to handle this on my own, it's just a normal life change.

Fact: "Normal" transitions like graduating, moving, getting married, having a baby, changing careers, or retiring are some of the most stressful events humans experience.

Just because something is common doesn't mean it's easy. These milestones often involve shifts in identity, routine, relationships, and expectations, all at once.

If you're navigating a big life change, we're here to help.

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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, our thoughts at Pierce Counseling & Consulting are with all of those who have lost their lives serving this country.

We honor their sacrifice, and we hold space for the families, friends, and communities who carry their memory forward.

05/21/2026

"How do I know what to ask for in therapy?"

It's a question we hear often, and the truth is, there's no one right answer. Therapy is about you and what you need, and that can look different from one person to the next.

Dr. Monica has some great tips on how to begin talking with your therapist, whether you're walking in with a clear goal or just a feeling that something needs to shift.

Don't let being unsure how to begin stop you from starting your therapy journey. The right therapist will help you find the words.

05/19/2026

We’re continuing to use Mental Health Awareness Month, as an opportunity to bust some of the most common myths about therapy and mental health.

🌿 Myth: A therapist will never understand my background or culture.

✨ Fact: A good therapist sees your culture as a source of strength and context — not something to be fixed. Your background, traditions, family dynamics, and community shape who you are, and the right therapist will honor that.

If a therapist doesn't, they're not the right therapist for you, and that's worth knowing. You deserve care that sees the full picture of who you are.

Have questions about finding a culturally affirming therapist? We're here to help.

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05/14/2026

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
— Nelson Mandela

Courage doesn't always look like boldness or fearlessness. Sometimes, it looks like getting out of bed on a hard day. Setting a boundary. Asking for help. Showing up, even when you're scared.

In this week's Therapy Thursday video, Dr. Monica reminds us that courage doesn't need to roar to be valuable and present.

Sometimes the quietest acts of courage are the most powerful ones.

05/12/2026

Sometimes the highest-achieving people, the ones who look like they have it all together, are actually suffering from anxiety.

The engine driving that success isn't passion or peace. It's a relentless, buzzing roar of anxiety.

This is the reality of High-Functioning Anxiety (HFA). From the outside, it looks like ambition, productivity, and "having it all together." On the inside, it can feel like exhaustion, perfectionism, racing thoughts, and the constant fear of falling behind.

If this resonates with you, you're not alone, and there are ways to start finding relief.

Read our latest blog: "High-Functioning Anxiety: What It Looks Like When You Seem Like You Have It All Together" for insight on how to begin combating high-functioning anxiety. 📖

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