SoCo Counseling

09/04/2026

💻✨ Why Telehealth Works for Busy Families ✨💻
School is back in session, routines are shifting, and life feels full again. If getting to an in‑person appointment feels tough right now, telehealth can make support easier and more accessible for your family.

Here’s why so many clients love telehealth:

🌿 Comfort of home
Kids and adults open up more easily when they’re in a familiar space.

⏱️ No travel time
No rushing across town, no traffic, no juggling schedules.

📅 Flexible appointments
Perfect for parents balancing school drop‑offs, activities, and work.

🧠 Same quality of care
Telehealth offers the same compassionate, client‑centered support you receive in person.

🔒 Private and secure
Your sessions are protected, confidential, and designed with your safety in mind.

Whether you’re navigating back‑to‑school stress, family transitions, or personal challenges, telehealth makes it easier to get the support you deserve.

To schedule an appointment, visit:
https://www.sococounseling.net/requestappointment

09/03/2026

🌞📚 How’s the Transition Back to School Going for Your Family? 🌞📚
Back to school season brings big feelings for kids and parents. New schedules, new teachers, new routines: it’s a lot to navigate all at once. If your home feels a little messy or emotional right now, you’re not alone.

Here are a few gentle reminders as everyone settles in:

💛 Kids may need extra patience
New environments take time to adjust to, even when they’re exciting.

🧠 Parents feel the shift too
Managing work, school schedules, activities, and emotional needs can feel overwhelming.

🌿 Routines take time to stick
It’s normal if mornings feel chaotic or evenings feel long right now.

🤎 Connection helps more than perfection
Small moments: a snack together, a quick check‑in, a quiet car ride

💤 Everyone needs rest
Transitions drain energy. Early bedtimes and slow evenings can make a big difference.

If your family is struggling with the shift, or if you’d like support building calmer routines, SoCo Counseling is here to help you move through this season with confidence and care.

To schedule an appointment: https://www.sococounseling.net/requestappointment

09/01/2026

💛 Taking Care of Your Mental Health Matters 💛
Life gets busy, especially during the back‑to‑school season, and it’s easy to forget about your own mental health. Small steps can make a big difference in how you feel day to day.

Here are a few reminders from SoCo Counseling:

🌙 Rest well and eat right
Your body and mind work better when you’re nourished and rested.

🎸 Do what you enjoy
Hobbies, music, quiet moments, anything that brings joy can help reduce stress.

🗣️ Open up to someone you trust
Talking through your feelings can lighten the load and help you feel supported.

You don’t have to navigate stress or overwhelm alone. If you or your family could use extra support, we’re here to help.

To schedule an appointment, visit:
https://www.sococounseling.net/requestappointment

09/01/2026

🌿 3 Little Things That Calm Your Mind
When life feels heavy small shifts can make a big difference. Here are three simple ways to help your mind slow down and breathe again.

1. Get Good Rest
A rested mind is a calmer mind. Sleep gives your brain space to process your feelings and recharge your energy. Try keeping a steady bedtime and letting your body wind down before sleep.

2. Move Your Body
Movement releases feel‑good hormones that lift your mood and clear your head. A short walk a few stretches or dancing to your favorite song can help you feel lighter without needing a perfect routine.

3. Journaling
Writing gives your thoughts a safe place to land. You don’t need perfect words. Just let them flow. Even a few lines can help you release stress understand your emotions and feel more grounded.

Small steps matter. Your mind deserves gentle care.

08/29/2026

🌟 Meet the Team: Part 4 — Ashley Oursler, LCPC
Ashley brings a warm steady presence to her work with children teens adults and first responders. She supports clients who are navigating anxiety trauma relationship stress identity challenges and big life transitions. Her approach is compassionate grounded and focused on helping people feel safe understood and empowered.

Ashley uses the Gottman Method in her couples work and brings a trauma‑informed lens to every session. She believes therapy should feel like a place where you can breathe slow down and reconnect with yourself. Clients appreciate her calm energy and her ability to make hard conversations feel manageable.

If you’d like to meet with Ashley you can request an appointment here:
https://www.sococounseling.net/requestappointment

08/28/2026

🌟 Meet the Team: Part 3 — Shakira Pierre‑Louis, LMSW
Shakira brings a calm steady presence to her work with children teens and adults. She supports clients who are navigating anxiety depression trauma family stress school challenges and life transitions. Her approach is warm thoughtful and grounded in helping people feel safe understood and empowered.

Shakira believes therapy should feel like a space where you can breathe. She helps clients build confidence emotional awareness and practical tools they can use every day. Her work is affirming inclusive and centered on meeting each person exactly where they are.

If you’d like to meet with Shakira you can request an appointment here:
https://www.sococounseling.net/requestappointment

08/26/2026

🌟 Meet the Team: Part 2 — Nate Fincher, LGPC
Nate brings a steady thoughtful energy to the work he does with adolescents adults couples and families. He supports clients who are navigating anxiety depression life transitions relationship challenges and personal growth.

Nate uses the Gottman Method and Internal Family Systems to help people strengthen their relationships understand themselves more deeply and build practical tools for lasting change. His approach is warm grounded and focused on helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

If you’d like to meet with Nate you can request an appointment here:
https://www.sococounseling.net/requestappointment

08/25/2026

🌟 Meet the Team: Part 1 — Natalie Rieke, LGPC
Natalie brings a calm steady presence to every session. She works with children teens and adults who are navigating anxiety grief and loss low self‑worth identity development and emotional regulation. She provides affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ clients and creates a space where people feel seen supported and safe.

With experience in the school system Natalie understands the unique stressors educators face. She also helps parents and teachers navigate challenges that impact learning behavior and emotional wellbeing.

Natalie believes healing happens when people feel understood. Her approach is warm compassionate and grounded in helping clients build confidence and clarity.

If you’re ready to start your journey with Natalie you can schedule an appointment here:
https://www.sococounseling.net/requestappointment

08/20/2026