Bloom Counseling

10/22/2026

I became a therapist at 24 years old and *thought* I knew what I was getting myself into. In reality, I knew nothing about the depth of the work that would unfold in my office. It’s truly the greatest privilege 🤍

10/05/2026

I was wandering through a little village in Provence and stopped in an antique shop filled with old French furniture, lighting, and all kinds of beautiful things. This lamp literally stopped me in my tracks…a garden spade as the base, birds and butterflies fluttering around the shade, and a velvet “planter” filled with moss. It was made for me!

I said to the shop owner, “There’s no way I can get this home to the States.” Then I stared at it for a minute and added, “I’ll take it!” I’ll figure out the logistics later 😂

One thing I love about France is how much care the shop owners put into their stores. They create the most beautiful spaces, display everything so thoughtfully, and it’s clear by the way they interact that they are passionate about what they do. I always come home feeling inspired to continue bringing that same care into my own work, and hope my office feels like a special place to my clients.

I’ve only been home a week and already miss L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue so much. Now I have a bright little reminder of the village with me at work every day.

09/01/2026

Being a clinical supervisor is one of the best parts of what I do. My associates are passionate counselors who genuinely want to help others, and I’m continually blown away by how smart, gifted, thoughtful, and present they are in the work they do. Yes, I’m bragging! I feel so proud of both of them and 100% confident knowing their clients are in great hands. 🤍

If you’re looking for a therapist in the Huntsville or Madison area (who are accepting new clients!), Jenny and Stacey may be a great fit. I’m so excited for more people in our community to get to know them and the work they’re doing! Jenny Wiggins | Huntsville Therapist Stacey Gardner | Madison AL Therapist

08/25/2026

I’m back after taking a couple months off of instagram, totally unplanned! What started as me having to uninstall the app to make room on my phone for the new iOS update, ended in me breaking the habit of opening instagram everytime I was on my phone, which was exactly what I needed. I kept telling myself I would reinstall it, but something always stopped me.

It was a great summer full of hanging out with my pups, planning a big trip, and seeing clients. I’m so ready for cooler weather and all the fun that fall brings. First up, a new porch goose for my office. Yes, I will be dressing her up. Meet “Birdie”🪿🪿🪿

06/07/2026

It’s easy to look back at old photos and focus on what was missing. My first office in private practice was tiny and had wall-to-wall carpet, my branding wasn’t professionally done, and the furniture I bought wasn’t what I’d buy today.

But every version of Bloom Counseling was built with the resources, knowledge, and confidence I had at the time. And, looking back, I’m grateful I didn’t wait until everything was perfect to begin. We all had to start somewhere, and aren’t we glad we did?

What’s something related to your practice that you’re proud of today that would’ve felt impossible a few years ago?

06/04/2026

My office is full of antiques, but this post isn’t really about antiques. It’s about stories, being cared for, curiosity…and about how age, history, and imperfections aren’t flaws to hide.

Swipe through to see why old things feel a lot like people to me. 🕰️🪲

05/22/2026

I know this is a heated and sensitive topic right now and that everyone’s situation is different. This conversation is nuanced.

But I do think therapists should seriously consider the risks involved when building a livelihood through venture-backed online therapy platforms. These companies answer to investors first, and I believe we’re going to continue seeing that impact the insurance and mental health space over time.

As reimbursement rates shrink and insurance companies increasingly dictate how therapists do their jobs, more clinicians are going to leave insurance altogether, which ultimately limits access to care. I know that’s not what any of us want.

I also think there’s a difference between building a profile on someone else’s system and building something that actually belongs to you. I’ve personally never joined these platforms, they didn’t exist when I started my practice. I built locally through relationships, networking, and community, which was absolutely the slower, harder, and less convenient path.

But it’s mine.

And for many therapists, building independently can lead to work that feels more aligned, sustainable, and financially secure.

Therapists: Where do you think the future of private practice is heading?

05/21/2026

Still thinking about this conversation from last week. 🤍

It was an honor to speak at The Women’s Economic Development Council’s leadership development meeting about emotional agility, resilience, perfectionism, and burnout. These aren’t just concepts I teach in therapy, they’re things I’ve had to learn and live myself. I’m grateful for spaces where women can have honest conversations about leadership, ambition, and the cost of constantly pushing through.

Monday Motivation 💡

“The real question isn't if we can push through - we know we can do that. The real question is if we notice when we don't have to.”
— Louisa DiLeone, LPC-S at Bloom Counseling

There’s strength in perseverance. But there’s also wisdom in recognizing when rest, boundaries, or a different approach might serve us better.

A powerful reminder from our recent WEDC Leadership Development luncheon on emotional agility and resilience in leadership.

05/07/2026

Many of us were taught that strength means pushing through, overriding ourselves, and staying productive no matter what. But that’s a very rigid way of living. And when flexibility is lacking, things eventually snap.

Real strength comes from checking in with yourself and making decisions based on your internal state and values…not just fixed ways of being (very hard for perfectionists).

Emotional agility is what makes resilience sustainable.

04/28/2026

Soft ≠ passive 🌿🪻