Overcoming Miles Counseling

09/10/2026

Joyce was spotlighted by Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT). She's been a member of TAMFT for over a decade now and it's been a worthwhile membership to have.

🌟 TAMFT MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Joyce is a LMFT Supervisor, LCDC, and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She has a small virtual group practice that aims to serve clients at the intersection of the Black & Brown communities & the LGBTQIA+ communities; as well as provide quality supervision to MFT graduate interns and LMFT Associates. She enjoys presenting workshops to mental professionals and lay professionals.

09/08/2026

Warmlines that seek to avoid the police are important to be aware of as BIPOC individuals or as mental health professionals working with BIPOC individuals. Inclusive Therapists put together a list of such warmlines and I encourage people to keep them handy. Also, please feel free to add other warmlines that seek to avoid police in the comments so that others may be aware of them as well.

09/03/2026

While we are going to miss having Andrea and Breanna at the practice we are beyond proud of them and know that they are going to be great LMFTs!

05/30/2026

💙 Meet Jerica, MFT Graduate Intern 💙

We are thrilled to welcome Jerica to Overcoming Miles Counseling!

Jerica is a Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Intern at Capella University who is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families move through life's challenges with greater clarity and intention. Her work is rooted in Solution-Focused Therapy, helping clients identify their strengths, overcome obstacles, and move toward the future they envision for themselves.

Jerica is passionate about supporting those who are ready to heal from the past, strengthen relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change. She strives to provide a supportive and empowering space where clients feel seen, encouraged, and confident in taking their next steps.

Join us in welcoming Jerica to our practice! 💙

05/21/2026

We try to embody this fully at our practice. We try to meet our individuals, romantic partners, and families where they are to help them get them to where they want to be.

Intersectionality reminds us:
There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to healing.

To truly support mental health, we must acknowledge lived experiences, challenge bias, and create systems that honor the full identity of every individual.

05/08/2026

I am looking forward to presenting tomorrow on "Supporting LGBTIA+ Youth of Color!" If you find yourself with a free hour consider joining the presentation. It will be a great way to spend your time. - Joyce

We are excited to welcome Joyce Miles Jacquote, LMFT-S, LCDC to present our May CE event! Joyce will be sharing insight about supporting LGBTQIA+ youth of color.

The event will take place virtually on Friday, May 8th from 12pm - 1:30pm.

Register and learn more about the event here: https://austinamft.wildapricot.org/event-6589779

04/30/2026

We are excited to share that our founder, Joyce, will be presenting at the Reclaiming Wellness Conference hosted by the Therapy Fund Foundation. Join her on July 10, 2026, as we gather in community to center culturally responsive mental health and healing. She'll be leading a session on: “From Survival to Liberation: Supervising BIPOC Clinicians as a BIPOC Clinical Supervisor Amid Racial Trauma." Register and learn: therapyfundfoundation.org/rwcon

04/18/2026

🖤 Black Maternal Mental Health Week (April 11–17)
This week brings awareness to the unique challenges Black mothers face during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond — including higher rates of maternal mental health concerns and barriers to equitable care.
Mental health doesn’t exist in isolation — it impacts the entire family system, including partners and relationships.
When a mother is supported, heard, and cared for, the entire family benefits.
Let’s continue to create spaces where Black mothers feel safe, valued, and supported — not just this week, but always.
🤎 If you or someone you love is navigating this season, support is available.

04/08/2026

🌍 Today is World Health Day 💚

Health is about so much more than what we can physically see.

Our physical health and mental/emotional health are deeply connected — when one is struggling, the other often feels it too. Stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, and emotional overwhelm can show up in the body through fatigue, headaches, sleep disruption, tension, digestive issues, and more. And when we’re physically unwell, it can impact our mood, motivation, confidence, and overall emotional well-being.

Taking care of yourself means caring for your whole self.

That includes:

✔️ Scheduling regular medical check-ups

✔️ Paying attention to changes in your body

✔️ Honoring stress and emotional exhaustion

✔️ Reaching out for support when something feels “off”

✔️ Remembering that prevention and early care matter

Checking in on your health isn’t selfish — it’s a meaningful act of care.

This World Health Day, let this be your reminder to prioritize both your mind and body. You deserve support, healing, and care in every form.

If your emotional health has been weighing on you lately, therapy can be a powerful part of your overall wellness journey. 🤍

04/03/2026

💬 Meet Masa 💬

We’re so happy to welcome Masa! Masa is currently a graduate Intern in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Abilene Christian University and is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families through difficult moments and life transitions.

She Strives to create a space where clients can feel safe, supported, and truly heard. Masa believes therapy is a shared process and hopes to walk alongside clients as they gain clarity, better understand themselves and their relationships, and move toward meaningful growth and change.

🤎 Welcome, Masa — we’re so glad you’re here! 🤎