JL Counseling & Perinatal Wellness Center

08/09/2026

👉When a Mother Reports Intrusive Thoughts.

👉If you would find handout helpful, please review this guide to clarify some misunderstandings about intrusive thoughts.

👉Whether you are a parent in distress or a therapist, or a medical provider, it's important that you have access to accurate information.

08/05/2026

Self-care doesn’t have to cost anything! Great read.

Self-care was never meant to feel like another bill to pay. 🖤

Somewhere along the way, wellness became tangled with consumer culture, making expensive products and picture-perfect routines feel like the standard. But experts say real self-care isn't defined by what you buy—it's about understanding what your mind and body actually need, whether that's rest, boundaries, movement, or simply slowing down.

Read more in the comments.

📸: Yolanda Jenkins

07/11/2026

🤍 Now booking doula clients for mamas due in October & November 2026 and early 2027!

Whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth, epidural, induction, VBAC, or simply want a calm, knowledgeable support person by your side, I’m here to help you feel informed, confident, and supported every step of the way.

I provide compassionate, evidence-based support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period, so you never have to navigate your journey alone.

✨ I accept a limited number of due dates each month to ensure every family receives personalized care.

Ready to learn more? Visit JLCounselingLLC.com/Doula to schedule your free consultation.

05/08/2026

Is it PPD, PPA, or POCD? 💭

Maternal mental health doesn’t look just one way, and symptoms can show up anytime during pregnancy or postpartum.

What you’re feeling might be:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• OCD
✳️ Perinatal Mental Health Disorders also include bipolar mood disorders, PTSD, and psychosis. ✳️

All are common, temporary, and treatable, but they do require support.

Too often, parents experience symptoms like: irritability, racing thoughts, guilt, sadness, intrusive thoughts, or constant worry… and don’t realize there’s a name for it.

When we connect the dots, we make maternal mental health visible.
And when it’s visible, it becomes treatable, supportable, and understood.

💙 If you see yourself in this, you are not alone
💙 If you recognize this in someone else, check in

📞 Free, confidential support: Call or text 1-800-944-4773
🌐 Resources & support programs: Postpartum.net

Spot it. Share it. Support it.
Let’s 💙

05/02/2026

✨ Every birth teaches us something. ✨

Grateful to support another delivery through the D-HIP program at St. Mary’s Hospital 🤍

This wasn’t a perfect journey, but there were key moments where mom felt seen, supported, and informed—and those moments matter.

Experiences like this remind me why integrated care is so important. With continued collaboration, there’s real opportunity to create more consistent, empowering birth experiences for families.

To my client: thank you for allowing me to walk this journey with you. 💛

04/27/2026

04/19/2026

🖤 Shreveport… this is heartbreaking. 🖤

Eight children lost their lives today, and there are just no words. Our entire community is hurting.

My heart goes out to the survivors and the families and friends of everyone involved.

This tragedy is a painful reminder that so many people are struggling behind closed doors.

1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe domestic violence

Over 49,000 people die by su***de each year

If you’re struggling, feeling unsafe, or overwhelmed—please don’t stay silent. Talking to someone can truly make a difference.

📞 Call or text 988 – Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
📞 1-800-799-7233 – Domestic Violence Hotline
🚨 Call 911 if you’re in immediate danger

Whether it’s with JL Counseling or another licensed professional, support is here.

Check on your people. Be there for each other. 🕊️

04/16/2026

April is Counseling Awareness Month 💚

Today, we honor the counselors who show up every single day—holding space, creating safety, and helping others heal… both inside and outside the therapy room.

Counselors don’t just sit in sessions. They:
✨ Hold space for grief, trauma, and life transitions
✨ Help clients rebuild confidence, identity, and purpose
✨ Advocate for mental health in schools, hospitals, and communities
✨ Support families, couples, and children through life’s hardest moments
✨ Create treatment plans, complete documentation, and coordinate care behind the scenes
✨ Continue ongoing training to better serve their clients
✨ Show up even on the hard days—with empathy, patience, and compassion

And often… they do all of this while carrying their own life experiences with strength and grace.

💚 Take a moment today to show appreciation to a counselor you know.
Send a message, tag them below, or simply say thank you.

To every counselor:
Your work matters.
Your presence matters.
You matter.

04/02/2026

This Easter season, we’re celebrating the sweetest reminder of new life, hope, and renewal… 💕

At JL Counseling & Perinatal Wellness Center, we honor every birth story—because every journey to motherhood deserves to feel supported, empowered, and yours. Whether your path includes a gentle cesarean, an unmedicated birth, or anything in between, you deserve compassionate care every step of the way.

✨ A doula isn’t just for one type of birth—
It’s for every birth.
It’s for you.

Just like Easter reminds us that beauty can come from every season, birth can be peaceful, supported, and meaningful—no matter how your baby arrives.

Welcoming new life this spring with love, intention, and support… always. 💛

03/26/2026

Join us the weekend before Mother's Day for our Community Baby Shower, proudly sponsored by Humana. Registration is required and it is limited. Separate registration is required for each event that you plan to attend. Due to the size of this event, a headcount is required for food, games, prizes, and supplies.