Tri-Star Counseling, LLC

Tri-Star Counseling, LLC When humans experience trauma, it may feel like life is falling apart. Licensed Therapist serving TN.

Our focus is helping people overcome trauma and start to manage the ups and downs in life.

09/04/2026

You’re doing better than you think. 💚

Maybe healing doesn’t look like having it all figured out.
Maybe it looks like getting out of bed on a hard day.
Setting a boundary.
Taking a break without apologizing.
Trying again after something didn’t go as planned.
Asking for help when you need it.

Progress isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes, it’s simply continuing to choose yourself, even when it feels messy.

So take a breath. Give yourself some credit.
You’ve made it through things you once thought you couldn’t. 🌱

And if you’re ready for support as you navigate what’s next, therapy can be a space to slow down, process, and grow.

✨ You don’t have to do it all alone.
📍 Book an appointment with Tri-Star Counseling, today!

Burnout isn’t always fixed by taking one day off.Sometimes recovery means slowing down long enough to actually listen to...
09/02/2026

Burnout isn’t always fixed by taking one day off.

Sometimes recovery means slowing down long enough to actually listen to what your mind and body have been trying to tell you. 🤍

It can look like:
✨ Resting without feeling guilty
✨ Setting boundaries around your time and energy
✨ Asking for help instead of carrying everything alone
✨ Reassessing the expectations you’ve placed on yourself
✨ Learning what sustainable actually looks like for you

You don’t have to wait until you completely crash to make a change.

If burnout has been affecting your mood, relationships, work, or everyday life, therapy can be a space to understand what’s underneath it and build healthier ways forward.

Ready to start? Book an appointment with Tri-Star Counseling.

📍 Serving clients in Tennessee + Virginia
🔗 tri-starcounseling.com

Worrying about everything doesn’t mean you’re prepared for everything. 🌱When anxiety is constantly running in the backgr...
08/28/2026

Worrying about everything doesn’t mean you’re prepared for everything. 🌱

When anxiety is constantly running in the background, it can start affecting how you make decisions, show up in relationships, and experience everyday life.

You don’t have to keep letting anxiety call the shots.

Therapy can help you understand what’s fueling the worry, develop healthier coping tools, and feel more in control of your life.

✨ Ready to worry less and live more? ✨

📲 Book an appointment with Tri-Star Counseling today
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08/27/2026

You’re not “too sensitive.” 💚

Maybe you’ve just spent a long time being told that your emotions are too much, your reactions are too big, or your needs are too demanding.

But getting overwhelmed quickly, needing reassurance, shutting down, avoiding conflict, or feeling rejection deeply doesn’t make you dramatic or difficult.

There may be something underneath those reactions that deserves curiosity, not judgment.

Therapy can be a space to better understand your patterns, build emotional regulation skills, and learn how to respond to yourself with more compassion.

You don’t have to keep minimizing what you feel just to make other people comfortable.

Ready to feel more understood and supported?

Book an appointment with Tri-Star Counseling and take the next step toward understanding your emotions, patterns, and needs. 📲

What if healing from trauma didn’t require you to retell every detail? 🤍For some people, talking through a painful exper...
08/25/2026

What if healing from trauma didn’t require you to retell every detail? 🤍

For some people, talking through a painful experience over and over can feel overwhelming. That’s one reason Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can be a helpful option.

ART uses guided eye movements, visualization, and imagery to help reduce the emotional and physical distress connected to difficult memories.

✨ You stay in control of what you share
✨ You don’t have to describe every detail of the experience
✨ The goal isn’t to erase the memory, it’s to change how your brain and body respond to it
✨ ART can be used for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, phobias, complicated grief, and more

Healing doesn’t have to look one specific way. There may be an approach that feels more supportive for you.

Curious whether ART could be a good fit? Learn more through the link in our bio or reach out to Tri-Star Counseling to explore your options.

📍 Kingsport, TN
📞 423-430-9687

Therapy isn’t a punishment. 💚And your child doesn’t have to be in crisis to benefit from having a safe space to talk, pr...
08/20/2026

Therapy isn’t a punishment. 💚

And your child doesn’t have to be in crisis to benefit from having a safe space to talk, process, and learn new ways to navigate big feelings.

A few things we wish every parent knew:

✨ Your child doesn’t have to know exactly what to say.
✨ Therapy can look like play, creativity, conversation, or simply being heard.
✨ Parents are an important part of the process, too.
✨ Asking for support doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
✨ Early support can help children build skills before things feel overwhelming.

Sometimes, the most loving thing we can do for our kids is give them another safe person in their corner. 🫶

If your child is struggling with anxiety, big emotions, transitions, or everyday challenges, Tri-Star Counseling is here to help.

📍 Serving families in Tennessee + Virginia
📲 Reach out to learn more or schedule an appointment.

Back-to-school season can bring excitement… and a whole lot of anxiety. 🎒💭New routines, new teachers, social changes, ac...
08/18/2026

Back-to-school season can bring excitement… and a whole lot of anxiety. 🎒💭

New routines, new teachers, social changes, academic expectations, and early mornings can feel overwhelming for kids and parents.

If your child is experiencing stomachaches, trouble sleeping, irritability, clinginess, avoidance, or excessive worry about school, their anxiety may be asking for support—not punishment. 🤍

A few ways to make the transition gentler:
✨ Ease back into routines before the first day
✨ Make space for open conversations about feelings
✨ Focus on preparation, not perfection
✨ Celebrate small wins and expect an adjustment period
✨ Reach out for support when anxiety starts interfering with daily life

You don't have to navigate back-to-school anxiety alone. With patience, preparation, and the right support, your family can enter the new school year with more confidence and less overwhelm.

📖 Read our full blog, link in our bio

📍 Tri-Star Counseling | Kingsport, TN
📞 423-430-9687
🔗 Visit our website to learn more or schedule support.

Things people call “overreacting” that deserve more curiosity. 🧠✨Getting overwhelmed quickly.✨Needing reassurance.✨Shutt...
08/17/2026

Things people call “overreacting” that deserve more curiosity. 🧠

✨Getting overwhelmed quickly.
✨Needing reassurance.
✨Shutting down.
✨Avoiding conflict.
✨Feeling rejection deeply.

Sometimes what looks like “too much” on the outside is a nervous system responding to something that feels very real on the inside. 💚

Instead of asking, “Why are you reacting like this?”
Try asking, “What might be happening underneath this reaction?”🤍

You don’t have to shame yourself for the way you learned to cope. Therapy can help you understand those patterns, build new tools, and feel more secure in yourself. 🌀

Ready to explore what’s underneath?
📍 Serving clients in Tennessee with in-person & virtual therapy options 💻

Book with us - link in our bio✨

Healing rarely happens in one big cinematic moment. More often, it’s quiet.✨It’s pausing before reacting.✨Setting a boun...
08/11/2026

Healing rarely happens in one big cinematic moment. More often, it’s quiet.

✨It’s pausing before reacting.
✨Setting a boundary without spiraling afterward.
✨Letting yourself rest.
✨Choosing not to abandon yourself in relationships.
✨Recognizing your progress without minimizing it.

Small shifts are still meaningful shifts. 🤍

Community care deserves a little celebration 💙 (in local handmade cookies 😉)We’re so grateful for the local providers, o...
08/08/2026

Community care deserves a little celebration 💙 (in local handmade cookies 😉)

We’re so grateful for the local providers, organizations, and mental health professionals who show up every day to support our community.
Holston Medical Group State of Franklin Healthcare Associates Milestone Pediatrics by Dr. Jenny Rose Genesis Healthcare Center

As a small way to say thank you, we’ve got some goodies to share! 🥰

👇 Drop the names of providers who deserve a little love (and some goodies!) in the comments. Let’s celebrate the people who make a difference in our community. 💚

Address

210 Colonial Heights Road
Kingsport, TN
37663

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+14234309687

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