Holly Counseling Augusta

06/08/2026

🙆‍♂️ June is also Men’s Mental Health Month

For far too long, men have been told to just “man up”, and have been told that it’s not okay for them to show emotion. This negative stigma has prevented many from seeking the mental health support they needed.

Here at Holly Counseling, we have clinicians whose specialties include Men’s Mental Health. We are a safe space for men to talk about their mental health and any struggles they may be experiencing.

🩵 Check on the men in your life. Be there for them.

🩵 For the men reading this, it’s okay to not be okay. You don’t need to “man up”, but you should speak up and take care of yourself.

06/07/2026

📰 Big News at Holly Counseling! 📣
We’re excited to welcome a new member to the Holly Family!

Meet Talynn Saxer, a Dr. Pepper loving bookworm who is a recent AU grad. 🥤📚

Talynn is looking to see clients who are over the age of 12 who are experiencing anxiety and/or OCD.

🌐 Visit our website https://www.hollycounseling.net/ to learn more about Talynn, and fill out our contact form at the bottom of the home page to schedule a session with her!

06/06/2026

If you are running your business from a state of constant nervous system activation, your profit margins are paying the price. 🛑

Let’s talk about the real reason so many brilliant women entrepreneurs undercharge, over-deliver, and burn themselves out.

It isn't a lack of business strategy. You know how to do your job, and you do it exceptionally well, but there is a breakdown happening in your nervous system.

We call it Imposter Syndrome, but as a therapist specializing in trauma and nervous system regulation, I see it for what it actually is: a survival mechanism.

When it’s time to make a high-stakes business move—like sending a high-ticket invoice, pitching an elite client, or setting a firm boundary—your brain misinterprets that visibility as danger. To stay "safe," you default to familiar survival patterns:

The Freeze: Delaying a launch because it doesn’t feel "perfect" yet.
The Fawn: People-pleasing difficult clients and over-delivering at your own expense.
The Flight: Over-working 60+ hours a week because you’re terrified everything will collapse if you step away.

You cannot think your way out of a physiological response. To scale your business, you have to regulate the founder behind it.

This Fall, I am opening the doors to The Inner Circle—a closed-door, in-person, 8-week coaching cohort held right here at my Evans office.

This is an intimate, highly confidential space limited to just 6 women business founders. We will meet at 10:00 AM once weekly for 90 minutes of high-impact mindset restructuring, somatic strategy, and peer mastermind work. No generic worksheets. Just deep, structural shifts to help you step fully into the CEO seat.

If you are ready to stop shrinking and start leading from a place of grounded authority, you belong at this table.

Find out more specifics here: https://www.hollycounseling.net/group-therapy

How to Apply:
Because the intimacy and safety of this room are paramount, admission is by application only. Click the link below to submit your 3-minute application and book your 15-minute alignment call with me.

👇 Apply for the Fall Cohort through the link below in the comments:

Holly Counseling offers group therapy in Augusta, GA, providing supportive mental health groups for adults. Explore current and upcoming therapy groups.

06/01/2026

🏳️‍🌈📣 Happy Pride Month!

At Holly Counseling, we are committed to creating a safe, affirming, inclusive space where every individual feels valued. Mental health support is most effective when you can show up and be 100% your authentic self without fear of judgment.

We are sending love this month, and every month, to those who are out and proud, those who are still finding themselves, and everyone in between.

05/31/2026

Closing out Mental Health Awareness Month with one final

💬 What does mental health mean to you?

Gabrielle loves working with teens and young adults find who they are and navigate life’s challenge. She also works with adults of all ages who are growing and changing.

🪑Sitting in an office not for you? Gabrielle offers “Walk and Talk” sessions with her clients that allow you to get out into nature while reflecting and growing during your sessions. 👣

🌐 Visit our website https://www.hollycounseling.net/ to learn more about Gabrielle and her services. Fill out our Contact Us form at the bottom of the home page to schedule a session with her.

05/28/2026

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked our clinicians:

💬 What does Mental Health mean to you?

Jeremy Laffoday is a Masters Level Clinician with Holly. He is known for being able to provide a relaxing, humorous approach to his counseling sessions. His specialties include men’s mental health, relationship challenges, career struggles, and more.

🌐 Visit our website https://www.hollycounseling.net/ to learn more about Jeremy and his services, and fill out our Contact Us form at the bottom of our home page to schedule a session with him.

05/25/2026

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked our clinicians:

💬 What does Mental Health mean to you?

Kristen Harris is an Associate Professional Counselor with Holly Counseling. Kristen loves to work with clients who have been affected by addiction, whether you are seeking recovery, in recovery, or are a family member of someone experiencing addiction. She also offers services to those experiencing grief and/or complex trauma.

💻 Kristen‘s sessions are telehealth only.

🌐 Visit our website https://www.hollycounseling.net/ to learn more about Kristen and her services, and fill out our Contact Us form at the bottom of our home page to schedule a session with her.

05/21/2026

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked our clinicians:

💬 What does Mental Health mean to you?

Paulette Andre is one of our Masters Level Interns here at Holly.
She is interested in working with various ages and various stages of life. If you’re experiencing life changes, relationship struggles, or just need someone to talk to, Paulette could be the right counselor for you!

🌐 Visit our website https://www.hollycounseling.net/ to learn more about Paulette and her services, and fill out our Contact form at the bottom of the home page to schedule a session with her.

05/19/2026

We're back with another round of:

💬What does Mental Health mean to you?

Trenton is an Associate Professional Counselor here at Holly.
As a US Army Veteran, he knows firsthand the challenges facing our veterans and service members. Trenton's goal is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health within the veteran community, while also supporting individuals from all backgrounds seeking care for their mental health.

🌐 Visit our website https://www.hollycounseling.net/ to learn more about Trenton and his services, and fill out our Contact Us form to schedule a session with him.

05/16/2026

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked our clinicians:

💬 What does Mental Health mean to you?

Stephen Fields is one of our Masters Level Interns here at Holly.
He currently works with children and adolescents to guide them through the various stages of development and the challenges that may come with those changes.

🌐 Visit our website https://www.hollycounseling.net/ to learn more about Stephen and his services, and fill out our Contact Us form to schedule a session with him.