BLISS Counseling & Consulting

08/12/2026

Katesha works with adolescents and adults navigating relationship challenges, substance use, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, including the lasting impact of emotional and physical abuse. She understands that seeking support can feel overwhelming and is intentional about creating an environmen...

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

Stop waiting until it gets bad.

We have to talk about accountability when it comes to our health, all of it.

Mental health. Physical health. Dental health. Sexual health. Emotional health. Preventive care. All of it matters.

Sometimes we know something doesn’t feel right, but we keep putting it off. We ignore the pain. We normalize being exhausted. We keep saying, “I’ll make the appointment later.” We avoid the dentist because it’s been too long. We skip the annual exam because we feel fine. We notice changes in our mood, sleep, appetite, body, or behavior and convince ourselves we can just push through.

Until we can’t.

Accountability isn’t about shaming yourself for what you haven’t done. It’s about being willing to say, “My health is my responsibility, and I need to pay attention to it.”

That can look like:

- Taking your mental health seriously before you reach a crisis.
- Attending scheduled mental health appointments.
- Asking questions when you don’t understand something.
- Scheduling routine medical and dental appointments.
- Paying attention when your body feels different.
- Taking medications as prescribed and discussing concerns with your provider instead of making changes on your own.
- Getting recommended screenings and preventive care.
- Being honest with your healthcare providers even when it’s uncomfortable.
- Following up instead of assuming “no news is good news.”

And yes, access to healthcare, finances, insurance, fear, previous negative experiences, and other barriers are very real. Accountability does not mean pretending those barriers don’t exist.

It means doing what you reasonably can with what you have and advocating for yourself when you need help.

You do not have to become obsessed with every symptom or assume something is wrong. But you do deserve to be attentive to yourself.

Your health shouldn’t only become a priority when your body or mind forces you to stop.

Make the appointment. Ask the question. Get the checkup. Have the uncomfortable conversation. Follow up.

Taking care of yourself includes taking responsibility for yourself. 💚

www.balancelifecounseling.com

08/12/2026

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08/07/2026

“I slept eight hours last night, so why am I still exhausted?”If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you’re not alone.Many people assume that rest simply means getting enough sleep. While sleep is incredibly important, it’s only one form of rest. You can get a full night’s sleep an...

08/07/2026

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08/05/2026

🌿 COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND COUPLES 🌿

August is National Wellness Month, a reminder that caring for your mental health is an essential part of caring for your overall well-being. Wellness may look like setting boundaries, slowing down, asking for help, creating healthier routines, or finally making space for what you have been carrying. 💚

At BLISS Counseling & Consulting, our experienced providers support children, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, life transitions, substance use, ADHD, postpartum challenges, and more. With virtual services available throughout Alabama and select in-person appointments, our team is here to help you find support that fits your needs.

📍 Meet Your Clinicians

Kayla Mobley MS, ALC, NCC
Focus Areas: ADHD - Behavioral Concerns- Anxiety - Depression - Academic Stress - Self Harm & S/I
www.balancelifecounseling.com/kayla

Katesha Ford MS, LPC-S
Focus Areas: Relationship Challenges - Substance Use - Anxiety - Depression - Trauma: The lasting impact of emotional and physical abuse.
www.balancelifecounseling.com/katesha

Lakedra Rodgers MS, LPC, NCC
Focus Areas: Anxiety - ADHD - Multicultural Issues - Self-Acceptance - Depression - Grief & Loss
www.balancelifecounseling.com/lakedra

LeShawna Ford-Threatt MS, LPC
Focus Areas: Addiction - Relationships Conflic - Personal Empowerment - Anxiety - Depression
www.balancelifecounseling.com/leshawna

Mekeal Diamon MS, LPC
Focus Areas: Anxiety - Grief & Loss - Relationship Challenges - Self-Esteem Concerns, Emotional Regulation Difficulties - Family Conflict - Major Life Transitions
www.balancelifecounseling.com/mekeal

Simaya Moore LICSW
Focus Areas: Chronic Illness - Life Transitions - Anxiety - Depression - Self-Image
www.balancelifecounseling.com/simaya

Whitney Shelton MS, LPC
Focus Areas: Grief & Loss, ADHD, Stress Management - Geriatric Counseling
www.balancelifecounseling.com/whitney

Shenika Brewer MS, LPC-S, NCC
Focus Areas: Work/Life Balance - Marginalized Mental Health Professionals - Minority Cultural Incongruence
www.balancelifecounseling.com/shenika

This month, choose yourself. Your mental health matters, your wellness matters, and you do not have to navigate the journey alone. 💚

www.balancelifecounseling.com

08/05/2026

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07/31/2026

HONORED!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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