Ascend Counseling & Wellness

06/30/2026

Most people don’t struggle because they “have too many feelings.” They struggle because they don’t have the language for what they’re feeling.
That’s where the Feelings Wheel can help.
Instead of stopping at:
“I’m mad.”
“I’m stressed.”
“I’m fine.”
Try getting more specific.
Are you feeling hurt? Rejected? Discouraged? Overwhelmed? Insecure? Lonely?
Research shows that being able to identify emotions more clearly helps us regulate them more effectively and communicate with greater understanding and empathy in our relationships.
This week, try using the Feelings Wheel during a conversation with your partner. You might be surprised how much easier it becomes to explain what’s really going on underneath the surface.
Save this for later and send it to someone you want to feel more emotionally connected to 💙
Sign up for Marriage Minute for more practical relationship tools and insights: http://bit.ly/2qB8FAc

06/25/2026

03/22/2026

We love this therapist who normalizes and destigmatizes counseling and dare we say, makes it sound fun!

03/02/2026

Ascend is excited to welcome Dr. Alexis Werner to our team. Alexis has worked in outpatient and residential medical settings as well as in private practice. Through her work in collaborative and integrated healthcare, she developed a special interest in Medical Family Therapy (MedFT), helping families navigating health problems and facilitating communication with medical providers.

She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families managing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma/transgenerational trauma, relationship/family issues, and severe mental illness.
Alexis is currently accepting new clients: 321-821-4410
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02/11/2026

Silence has a price and in Florida, it’s a felony. ⚖️
Under Florida Statute 39.205, knowingly and willfully failing to report suspected child abuse, exploitation, abandonment, or neglect is not a slap on the wrist. It is a Third-Degree Felony and applies to EVERYONE. Fact-Everyone is required by law. Teachers & healthcare workers are required by law and profession.
The Consequences of Inaction:
*Prison: Up to 5 years in state prison.
*Fines: Up to $5,000 in personal fines.
*Record: A permanent felony conviction.
*Institutional Fines: Schools or universities that fail to report can face fines up to $1 million per
violation.
Turning a blind eye doesn't make the problem go away; it makes you a part of it. Protection is the law.
📞 Call: 1-800-962-2873
💻 Online: https://reportabuse.myflfamilies.com/s/
📱 TTY: 711 or 1-800-955-8771

10/15/2025

We can't wait to see the impactful posters that 6th-12th graders create.

🎨 Posters for Change Mental Health Poster Contest 🎨
Calling all 6th-12th graders! Design a poster that inspires change, increases awareness & ends stigma. Your art could save lives AND win you $100! 💚Open now! Use the link to learn more & submit your artwork: https://counselorsforchange.org/posters-for-change/

09/13/2025

08/19/2025

Institute of Child Psychology offers some important reminders. Childhood is short. Protect it.

07/31/2025

Great guide for growing a loving, aware, and compassionate relationship with ourselves, another, and the world.

Ready for a healthy, lasting love? Learn how to prepare yourself for a healthy relationship by focusing on self-awareness, key skills, and letting go of the past.

05/03/2025

Looking for tools to manage stress, increase joy and foster connections with growth minded people all while having fun for free? Enjoy the Seeds4Change Challenge.

Come out to play! Join the Seeds 4 Change Challenge. Fun, free, and good for you. Play isn't just for kids, it's a powerful tool for mental wellbeing at any age. Taking time to engage in joyful activities reduces stress hormones, boosts mood-enhancing chemicals, and creates mental space away from daily pressures.
Download the Eventzee app and enter event code: SEEDS4CHANGE. See you in the garden.