Counseling by AJ, LLC

06/17/2026

Therapy with me looks a lot less like:
❌ Laying on a couch while someone silently takes notes

And a lot more like:
✅ Real conversations
✅ Learning practical tools
✅ Laughing sometimes
✅ Processing hard things
✅ Having someone genuinely in your corner

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this might be your sign.

🦋Counseling by AJ
📍 Derby, KS
✨ Accepting new clients

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month from Counseling by AJ, LLC 🏳️‍🌈

This month and every month, I want to recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, authenticity, and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.

Everyone deserves a space where they can show up as their full self, feel seen, heard, respected, and supported. Mental health care should be a place where you don’t have to hide parts of who you are.

You belong. You matter. And you deserve support.

Happy Pride Month. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

— Counseling by AJ, LLC

05/27/2026

Not every coping skill has to be deep or complicated sometimes it’s sour candy in the middle of a high anxiety moment 😅🍋

Strong sensory input (like something super sour) can help interrupt the spiral, bring you back into the present, and give your brain something else to focus on for a minute. Is it a “fix”? No. But coping skills are about getting through the moment safely, not being perfect.

Therapy isn’t about pretending anxiety disappears. It’s about building a toolbox that actually works for you 💛

05/05/2026

Athletes carry more than just the demands of their sport.

They carry stress from school, family, friendships, and the pressure to keep it all together.

And most of the time, no one realizes how heavy that can feel.

At Counseling by AJ, we offer a space where athletes don’t have to perform or pretend—just be real about what they’re going through.

Because your well-being matters far beyond your performance.

05/04/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month - A reminder that your mental health matters every single day, not just this month.

Struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing. Needing support doesn’t make you weak. Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.

Whether it’s reaching out to someone you trust, setting boundaries, or starting therapy - small steps count.

At Counseling by AJ, we’re here to support you through whatever you’re carrying. You don’t have to do it alone.

04/13/2026

Now accepting new clients in Derby and surrounding areas 🤍

I currently have immediate openings for therapy and am accepting individuals ages 12 and up, with evening appointments available to fit busy schedules.

I work with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I also specialize in working with athletes, helping them navigate performance pressure, confidence, burnout, and the mental side of competing.

My goal is to create a space where you don’t have to have it all together—a place where you can be real, feel supported, and build tools that actually help in your day-to-day life.

📍 Derby
🕒 Evening availability
💻 Telehealth available
📩 Reach out via the link to get scheduled

If you or someone you know could benefit from support, feel free to share this post.

Alexandra (Ali) Freeman, Licensed Professional Counselor, Derby, KS, 67037, (316) 247-1102, I work with athletes who are navigating the mental side of sports—things like stress, anxiety, confidence, or finding balance outside of the game. I also support retired athletes who are adjusting to life a...

11/30/2025

Big news to share! Starting January 1st, I’ll be transitioning into my own private practice — Counseling by AJ, LLC — and moving my services to Derby, KS. This has been a dream in the making, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to support clients in this next chapter.

If you’re interested in counseling or know someone who might be, feel free to connect with me here:
👉 https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1401470

Thank you all for the encouragement and support!