ESTEEM Counseling and Consulting Services

ESTEEM Counseling and Consulting Services ESTEEM Counseling Services provides mental health services, consultations, supervision to individual Trainings and Consultation related to mental health.

Mental Health Services to children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Clinical Supervision to Master's level therapist seeking full licensure.

08/13/2026

My name is Nathalie Dorléans Ellis, LPC, CPCS, and I have been providing direct and indirect clinical services for over 25 years.
I am passionate about supporting mental health professionals, practices, and organizations as they develop clinical skills, strengthen their services, and grow professionally.

🔹 Seeking full licensure?
I provide clinical supervision to help you meet your licensure requirements while developing your clinical competence and professional identity.

🔹 Already fully licensed?
I provide individual clinical consultation for clinicians seeking support with challenging cases, clinical skills, professional growth, and other areas of practice.

🔹 Looking for ongoing professional support?
I facilitate a monthly clinical consultation group, creating a space for licensed professionals to learn, share experiences, discuss clinical concerns, and grow together.

🔹 Own a mental health practice or business?
I also provide clinical consulting to mental health practices, businesses, and organizations seeking guidance to strengthen their clinical operations, develop their teams, enhance quality of care, and support their professional staff.

Whether you are working toward full licensure, an experienced clinician seeking consultation, or a practice looking to strengthen your clinical services, you don't have to navigate your professional journey alone.
📩 Interested in supervision or consultation?
Reach out to me at [email protected]

Nathalie Dorléans Ellis, LPC, CPCS
Clinical Supervisor | Clinical Consultant | Mental Health Professional
25+ Years of Clinical Experience

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08/13/2026

Life experiences can throw us off balance. Grief, trauma, chronic stress, burnout, relationship challenges, financial strain, caregiving, and major life transitions can impact us mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and financially.
The good news? Your brain and nervous system are designed to adapt—but they also need opportunities to recover.
Pausing isn't a luxury—it's neuroscience.
10 Ways to Reset Your Brain, Body, and Life
🧠 1. Pause and Breathe Slow, intentional breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your "rest and digest" system), helping calm your brain and body.
💭 2. Reflect Before Reacting Journaling, mindfulness, or quiet reflection strengthens the prefrontal cortex, allowing you to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.
🚶🏾‍♀️ 3. Move Your Body Exercise increases blood flow to the brain and releases endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, improving mood, memory, and resilience.
😴 4. Prioritize Rest and Sleep During sleep, your brain clears metabolic waste, consolidates memories, regulates emotions, and restores healthy brain function.
🙏🏾 5. Reconnect Spiritually Prayer, meditation, worship, gratitude, and spending time in nature reduce stress hormones while increasing feelings of hope, purpose, and inner peace.
❤️ 6. Strengthen Healthy Relationships Positive social connection releases oxytocin—the "bonding hormone"—which lowers stress and promotes emotional safety.
🚧 7. Set Healthy Boundaries Boundaries reduce chronic stress, conserve mental energy, and protect your emotional well-being from unnecessary overload.
💰 8. Reduce Financial Stress Creating a realistic financial plan decreases uncertainty, giving your brain a greater sense of predictability and control.
🌿 9. Practice Gratitude and Self-Compassion Regular gratitude strengthens neural pathways associated with optimism and resilience, while self-compassion quiets the brain's inner critic.
🎯 10. Build Daily Wellness Habits Small, consistent habits create neuroplasticity—your brain's remarkable ability to form new neural pathways. Every healthy choice reinforces healthier patterns over time.

Dia

07/29/2026

Fibroid Awareness Month 💜
Fibroids are more common than many people realize, yet so many women suffer in silence or are told that their symptoms are "normal." I know because I've been there.
At 38, I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. By 42, I underwent a myomectomy to remove them. While the journey wasn't easy, I am incredibly grateful for the healthcare providers who listened, cared, and took my concerns seriously.
When I shared my symptoms with my primary care physician, I was immediately referred to an OB-GYN. I was fortunate to have not one, but two compassionate OB-GYNs who were committed to finding answers and creating the best treatment plan for me. Their diligence made all the difference.
If you're experiencing symptoms such as:
💜 Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
💜 Pelvic pain or pressure
💜 Frequent urination
💜 Fatigue or anemia
💜 Pain during in*******se
💜 Difficulty becoming pregnant or maintaining a pregnancy

Please don't ignore your body. You know your body better than anyone else. If something doesn't feel right, trust yourself.

💚Ask questions.
💚Seek a second opinion if needed.
💚Use your voice and continue to advocate for yourself until you are heard. You deserve compassionate care, answers, and treatment options.

As both a therapist and someone who has walked this journey, I also want to acknowledge the emotional toll fibroids can take. Chronic pain, uncertainty, changes in your body, fertility concerns, and repeated medical appointments can affect your mental health. Give yourself permission to grieve, seek support, and prioritize your emotional well-being alongside your physical health.

Let's continue breaking the silence around fibroids by educating, empowering, and supporting one another.

You are not alone. Your pain is real. Your voice matters.

07/25/2026

As a therapist, it's hard to turn the therapy brain off ( sometimes 😂). Every conversation has me noticing attachment styles, defense mechanisms, communication patterns, unresolved trauma, and cognitive distortions... even when I'm just trying to enjoy dinner. Occupational hazard? But don't worry—I promise I'm not diagnosing you... probably. 😉🧠💙

If you are in need of mental health services in ATL, click on the link above. If you are in crisis, dial 988.

Let's take care of our whole health.

LPCLife

07/22/2026

Each individual deals with grief and loss in their own way. There is no one way or no right amount of time to grieve.

07/17/2026

Decisions. Decisions. Decisions. Sometimes, it all gets overwhelming and you need a break.

Right now take a moment, breathe, and read a few things you can do.

06/21/2026

Honoring Fathers, Acknowledging Loss, and Beginning the Healing Journey Father's Day can be a time of celebration, appreciation, and cherished memories. For many individuals, however, it can also be a reminder of an absence—a father who was/ is physically, emotionally, or psychologically unavailable. As a therapist, I have witnessed the profound impact that a father's presence—or absence—can have on a one's emotional development. This is one of the reasons we wrote "Where is My Daddy: A Boy's Guide to Grieving an Absent Father"? And "Where is My Daddy: A Girl's Guide to Grieving an Absent Father" Books Series. These books were created to help individuals (children/adult), families, and caregivers begin the difficult but necessary conversation about a father's absence which is more than a circumstance—it is often a significant loss. Like any loss, it deserves acknowledgment, validation, and space for grief.

06/21/2026

Juneteenth is more than a celebration of freedom—it is an opportunity to reflect on how history, culture, and lived experiences shape our mental health and well-being. Generational trauma, systemic barriers, resilience, and cultural pride all influence how we view ourselves, our communities, and our healing journeys.

As we honor the past and celebrate progress, let us also prioritize mental wellness by acknowledging our stories, seeking support, strengthening community connections, practicing self-care, and embracing joy as an act of resilience.

5 Ways to Cope and Promote Wellness:
💚Know and honor your story.
💚Build and nurture supportive relationships.
💚Practice intentional self-care.
💚Seek professional support when needed.
💚Celebrate your growth, resilience, and accomplishments.

This Juneteenth, may we continue healing, growing, and thriving together—because freedom includes mental wellness.

06/14/2026

Haiti is in the World Cup because of her Resilience!

Mental Health, Resilience, and the Human Spirit 🇭🇹

Resilience is not simply surviving hardship—it is the ability to adapt, recover, grow, and continue moving forward despite adversity.

For generations, Haiti has faced political instability, economic challenges, natural disasters, community violence, and systemic barriers. Yet, despite these ongoing challenges, the Haitian people continue to demonstrate extraordinary strength, perseverance, creativity, faith, and determination.

Haiti continues to show the world that resilience is built through hope, community, courage, and collective determination. The journey to the World Cup reminds us that our circumstances do not define our destiny.

10 Things Needed to Build Resilience in the Face of Systemic and Community Trauma
❤️Hope
Believing that a better future is possible even when current circumstances are difficult.
💙Strong Community Connections
Supportive relationships with family, friends, faith communities, and cultural networks.
❤️Cultural Pride and Identity
Drawing strength from one's heritage, traditions, history, and collective accomplishments.
💙Faith and Spirituality
Finding meaning, purpose, and comfort through spiritual practices and beliefs.
❤️Adaptability
Learning to adjust and respond effectively to changing circumstances and challenges.
💙Access to Mental Health Support
Seeking therapy, support groups, mentorship, and wellness resources when needed.
❤️Self-Care Practices
Prioritizing sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and emotional wellness.
💙Collective Action
Working together to advocate for change, address inequities, and strengthen communities.
❤️Education and Empowerment
Developing knowledge, skills, and opportunities that create pathways for growth and success.
💙Celebrating Small Wins
Recognizing progress and achievements.

As mental health professionals, community leaders, and advocates, we must recognize that resilience is not the absence of pain or trauma. Rather, it is the ability to continue rising, healing, and thriving despite it.

Mental health and wellness should be priorities that we practice every day. True wellness is not limited to one month of...
05/31/2026

Mental health and wellness should be priorities that we practice every day. True wellness is not limited to one month of recognition—it is an ongoing commitment to caring for ourselves mentally, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually.

This month, I made the decision to reinvest in my health by reengaging with the gym. In addition to attending some of my favorite classes—Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, and Kickboxing—I have committed to incorporating weight training back into my fitness routine. Physical activity is one of the many ways we can support our overall well-being.

I have also made a commitment to decrease my sugar intake—slowly but intentionally bidding sugar farewell. Since nutrition plays such a vital role in our health, I recently started a garden and am growing tomatoes, parsley, peppers, grapes, and other fresh produce. There is something rewarding about nurturing what will eventually nourish you.

When we talk about mental health, we often focus on emotional and psychological well-being. While those areas are important, wellness is really about caring for the whole self. Our thoughts, emotions, physical health, nutrition, relationships, and daily habits are all interconnected.

As you continue your wellness journey, I encourage you to:

Be aware of the signs your mind and body are giving you.

Validate your experiences and feelings without judgment.

Pause and reset when life becomes overwhelming.

Make necessary adjustments to support your well-being.

Incorporate self-soothing and healthy coping strategies into your daily routine.

Seek professional help and support when needed.

Personal growth and wellness are lifelong journeys, not destinations. Every small step you take toward caring for yourself matters.

My question for you is: What will you commit to doing to improve your wellness?

Wishing you continued health, balance, and growth,

Nathalie D. Ellis, LPC, CPCS
'Your Wellness Strategies'
ESTEEM Counseling & Consulting Services

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4290 Memorial Drive Suite B
Decatur, GA
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Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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