Alyxandrah D. White MS, LMFT

08/13/2026

3 examples of biblical PPE— Personal Protective Equipment

1. Start your day with PRAYERFUL awareness:

Decide, from your first waking breath, to be content, to invite peace, and to think and speak in life-giving ways.
Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in this using God's word.

2. PRACTICE gratitude

1 Thessalonians 5:8 tells us to rejoice despite circumstances, and Psalm 118:24 tells us to rejoice in the day the Lord made and BE GLAD IN IT.

Gratitude journaling has been one of my biggest challenges and yet the most encouraging activity!

3. ENCOURAGE one another

"... and build each other up..." 1 Thessalonians 5:11.
Serving others can be the most helpful thing you can pursue when you're having a "rough" day. Self-focus can often lead to deteriorating moods and thinking patterns.

07/24/2026

Compassion has limits and your humanity isn't a flaw.

Rest isn't selfish....It's ethical. 🫶🏻

07/13/2026

This verse...for anxiety, for intrusive thoughts, for depressions, for anger, for marital discord

BUT ALSO, verses 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 SHOULD NOT be skipped! Taking a verse out of context can change the true meaning of the verse , even though some, like this one, can sort of stand alone without losing meaning.

Philippians 4:4-9 ESV

[4] Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. [5] Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; [6] do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. [8] Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. [9] What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

https://bible.com/bible/59/php.4.4-9.ESV

06/30/2026

One of the most beautiful parts of this profession is that we get a front row seat to human resilience.
People survive things they never should have had to survive. And somehow they keep going.

If you're a therapist reading this, never underestimate the hope you help hold.💛

06/30/2026

Summer schedule changes can feel big for kids.

Simple routines can help children feel safe, calm, and connected.

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06/28/2026

Galatians 6:2...bear one another's burdens...let us be a part of that command alongside your community and church

You do not have to carry this alone.

Healing can include emotional, physical, and spiritual care.

Faith-informed support is available.

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05/21/2026

https://sing.theworshipinitiative.com/series/flourish/2026-05-18?ref_user=b2d48a77-d89a-4f3d-bb1d-73fc13dab1ed

Read,pray through and meditate in psalm 127. Verse 2 specifically convicted me today as I was up early getting tasks done before my kids awoke.

Then , you parents out there,continue on to verses 3-5 about the Lords view( in this case spoken through solomon) of your children.

I hope this encourages your heart the way it did mine today. When your bible reading plan and a separate devotional highlight the same passage, you would be wise to stop and meditate on why.

05/12/2026

Prayer can be powerful and the Bible contains much wisdom in how to do it to the Glory of God

Responding to God’s Word through heartfelt confession and prayer draws us deeper into the reality of this love. While we all wrestle with sin in this fallen world, it doesn’t mean we should turn our faces away from God. We can turn toward the One who loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to take our place on the cross and bear the full weight of our sin's punishment.

Today Jesus sits at God’s right hand as an Advocate for all who believe in Him, ready to hear our confession and to speak on our behalf as the One who has reconciled us to God.

-Valarie Bastek

When you feel distant from God, what practical steps can you take to turn back toward Him?

05/01/2026

Grace doesn't mean excusing sinful behavior but, in counseling at least, means to meet someone where they are at, nonjudgementally, and encourage them with truth, hope and love.

04/30/2026

A massive umbrella review on depression and exercise found that walking can be even more effective than counseling or medication…especially when you take it outside.

When cortisol stays elevated, your body shifts into a constant stress response. Over time, that can impact mood, increase anxiety, disrupt sleep, and contribute to symptoms of depression. And a lot of what drives that today is simple…poor sleep, unstable blood sugar, lack of sunlight, and not enough movement.

The good news is, the solutions are simple too. Prioritize 7–9 hours of quality sleep, get sunlight within an hour of waking, walk outside regularly, and make sure you’re eating enough protein to stabilize blood sugar. Even a simple morning walk can support your circadian rhythm, regulate cortisol, and improve mood all at once.

If you want to go deeper into how to truly heal from the inside out, I break this down in my new book, Heal Your Cells, co-authored with Dr. Will Cole. We walk through key nutrient deficiencies that contribute to poor mental health, and share how you can restore your body at the cellular level.

To preorder our book now, just comment ‘HYC’ and I’ll send you the link.