Grace & Gratitude Counseling, PLLC

Grace & Gratitude Counseling, PLLC Toxic perfectionism, overthinking, panic, people-pleasing, guilt, and anger...Sound familiar?

"My problems aren't bad enough for therapy." If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you're not alone and you're exa...
08/07/2026

"My problems aren't bad enough for therapy." If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you're not alone and you're exactly who this is for.

You don't have to be falling apart to deserve support. Most people start therapy simply because they're tired of carrying everything alone. Tired of the overwhelm, the inner critic, the patterns that keep showing up no matter how hard they try.

Your pain doesn't have to be compared to anyone else's to be worth paying attention to. If something is affecting your sleep, your relationships, your confidence, or your everyday life that's enough.

You don't need the right words. You don't need to have it all figured out. Just one conversation is all it takes to get started.

Schedule your free 20-minute consultation at graceandgratitudecounseling.com

August is National Wellness Month and we think that's worth talking about. Wellness isn't one big dramatic change. It's ...
08/06/2026

August is National Wellness Month and we think that's worth talking about.

Wellness isn't one big dramatic change. It's the small, everyday choices that add up over time. It's going to bed a little earlier. Saying no when you need to. Asking for help instead of carrying everything alone. It's showing up for yourself the same way you show up for everyone else.

This month, we're cheering you on, wherever you are in your journey. Whether you're just starting to prioritize yourself or you've been doing the work for a while, it counts. All of it.

If therapy has been on your mind, this is your sign. We're here when you're ready.

Back-to-school season brings a lot, new schedules, social pressures, and the mental load of getting back into routine. I...
08/05/2026

Back-to-school season brings a lot, new schedules, social pressures, and the mental load of getting back into routine. If your teen has been struggling and you're not sure where to turn, therapy can be a really good next step.

At GGC, we give teens a safe, judgment-free space to work through the hard stuff, so they can show up more confidently in every area of life. There's no better time to get started than before the school year hits full swing. Book a free consultation at graceandgratitudecounseling.com

Ever thought "my problems aren't that bad" or "I should handle this on my own"? You're not alone. Healing doesn't start ...
07/31/2026

Ever thought "my problems aren't that bad" or "I should handle this on my own"? You're not alone. Healing doesn't start with proving you're struggling enough, it starts with one honest conversation.

Our newest blog from Keara Newton, MSW, LCSW breaks down why you don't need to be in crisis to start therapy. Read the full post, link in the comments!

Meet Stephanie — our newest Clinical Therapist!Stephanie supports moms navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood'...
07/21/2026

Meet Stephanie — our newest Clinical Therapist!

Stephanie supports moms navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood's identity shifts — plus parents of neurodivergent kids adjusting to a new diagnosis. She helps clients move past anxiety, overthinking, and mom guilt with warmth and tools that work in real life.

With 10+ years supporting children and families in an autism clinic, Stephanie brings a deep understanding of the emotional weight of special-needs parenting — and the balancing act between career, caregiving, marriage, and motherhood.

Using CBT and an IFS-informed approach (with Christian faith integration available by request), Stephanie helps clients build coping skills that actually fit their real, full lives.

✨ New clients welcome! Start with a FREE 20-minute consultation.
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Have you ever cried after a hard conversation, snapped at someone you love, or completely shut down when life felt like ...
07/17/2026

Have you ever cried after a hard conversation, snapped at someone you love, or completely shut down when life felt like too much? That is emotional flooding — and it is more common than you think. Our latest blog walks you through three simple grounding techniques to help you come back to yourself when emotions take over. Link here!: https://graceandgratitudecounseling.com/post/grounding-techniques

07/16/2026

This is where healing happens. At Grace & Gratitude Counseling, we work with women, moms, teens, and young adults who are carrying a lot, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationship stress, and the quiet weight of just trying to keep it all together.
Our team of compassionate, skilled clinicians meets you exactly where you are, without judgment and without pressure. If you have been thinking about starting therapy, we would love to connect. Schedule your free consultation today.
🔗https://graceandgratitudecounseling.com/services

07/12/2026

Stop scrolling and answer this: how have you shown up for yourself lately? It doesn't take a spa day or a shopping trip. Just 30 minutes. Something you enjoy. The thing that makes you feel like you again. You deserve that. Today and every day.

Have you ever talked yourself out of therapy because you thought your pain wasn't "bad enough?"You're not alone — and th...
07/04/2026

Have you ever talked yourself out of therapy because you thought your pain wasn't "bad enough?"

You're not alone — and that thought itself is worth paying attention to.
Our latest blog breaks down what it actually means to work with a trauma-informed therapist, why it's different from traditional therapy, and how it can help you feel safer, more understood, and more in control of your own healing.

Whether you're a woman who has been holding everything together for too long, or a teen girl trying to make sense of hard feelings, this one is for you.

🔗 Read it now! https://graceandgratitudecounseling.com/post/trauma-informed-therapists

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