Mending Broken Pieces Counseling & Consulting Services

08/06/2026

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is PAUSE.

When stress, anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, anger, and exhaustion are all demanding your attention at the same time, it can feel like you’re going completely off the rails.

Instead of reacting, shutting down, or saying something you’d regret, this client chose something different: REST.

Taking a nap wasn’t avoiding the problem, it was REGULATING the nervous system before responding.

-REST is a coping skill.
-PAUSING is emotional maturity.
✨ You don’t have to solve everything while you’re emotionally flooded.

Your brain deserves a recess before it makes another decision.

💬 Be honest… what “department” in your mind has been the loudest this week?

08/04/2026

Have you ever noticed that the very thing you’re asking God to change often requires you to become uncomfortable first?

Healing doesn’t always feel peaceful. Sometimes it feels like letting go of what’s familiar, saying “no” when you used to say “yes,” grieving who you thought you had to be, and choosing yourself without guilt.

Don’t confuse discomfort with defeat.

Some of your greatest growth is happening beneath the surface, even if you can’t see it yet.

Keep showing up. Keep doing the work. Keep mending.

Your future self will thank you. 🤍

08/03/2026

08/02/2026

August is a little extra special to me—it happens to be my birthday month. 🥳

Instead of only celebrating another year of life, I’m choosing to celebrate another year of healing, growth, and God’s faithfulness.

And I want to invite you to do the same.

This month, don’t wait until you’ve “arrived” to celebrate yourself.

Celebrate the boundary you finally kept.
Celebrate the apology you gave yourself.
Celebrate the courage it took to ask for help.
Celebrate the peace you’ve fought to protect.

Healing isn’t just about where you’re going.
It’s also about honoring how far God has already brought you.

Here’s to a month of celebrating growth, gratitude, and God’s grace.

Let’s keep mending—together. 💚🫶🏾

07/30/2026

I’m glad you decided to be honest and transparent, but is there ever a point where too much is too much information to share? The way I’m trying to keep my professional face while the clock runs out...🫣🥴

07/28/2026

Who are you without your career, titles, accomplishments, or the roles you play for others?

Just… you.

Healing isn’t just about recovering from what hurt you. Sometimes it’s about remembering who you are beneath everything you’ve carried.

I’ll go first:
🥰 Compassionate
✨ Resilient
🙏🏾 Faith-filled
🌱 Growing

Now it’s your turn. Describe yourself in 3-5 words—no titles, no roles. 👇🏾

07/28/2026

Are you looking to make a difference in school-based settings or private practice? Mending Broken Pieces Counseling & Consulting Services is expanding, and we want YOU on our team!
✨ Positions Available:
✔️ LPC-S
✔️ LMSW
📩 Ready to apply?
Send your resume to [email protected] or apply online at www.mendingbrokenpiecescounseling.com

07/27/2026

People will call you “different” the moment you stop abandoning yourself to keep them comfortable.

Boundaries aren’t disrespect.
Saying no isn’t being difficult.
Protecting your peace isn’t being mean.

Sometimes what others experience as “attitude” is simply the version of you that no longer tolerates what used to hurt you.

Healing changes your availability—not your heart.

Keep mending with Mel. 🩷

07/23/2026

When the intake starts with “My first baby daddy…” and 45 minutes later, you’ve heard about five baby daddies, child support, court dates, breakups, makeups, and enough shenanigans for a whole season of reality TV. 😂😭

And me? Just sitting there like… “Okay, let’s start with what brought you in today.” 😂

Therapists: We listen. We assess. We document. We do NOT judge. 😭😂