Supportive Counseling, LLC

06/17/2026

We’re excited to share that Supportive Counseling, LLC is growing.

Jessica Straughn is now licensed in Alaska, expanding access to compassionate, trauma-informed virtual therapy for women seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

This milestone reflects our continued commitment to making meaningful mental health care more accessible for women who want a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves.

If you are located in Alaska and have been looking for therapy that is compassionate, personalized, and grounded in evidence-based care, Supportive Counseling, LLC is here to support you.

Visit our website to learn more about services and next steps.
https://www.supportivecounselingllc.com/

06/15/2026

💛 We’re grateful to have presented Domestic Violence in Clinical Practice: Screening, Risk Assessment, and Trauma-Informed Response for Counselor Interns with the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) this past week.

This workshop centered on helping counselor interns better understand domestic violence in clinical practice — from recognizing signs and symptoms to applying screening tools and trauma-informed response strategies with greater confidence and care.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped create such a thoughtful learning space. We’re also grateful to FMHCA for hosting this training and supporting continuing education for emerging clinicians.

At Supportive Counseling, LLC, we believe stronger clinical care begins with preparation, compassion, and a commitment to safety.

06/12/2026

June often brings transitions—longer days, changing routines, and for many in Florida, the beginning of hurricane season. Along with change can come uncertainty, anticipatory stress, and the feeling of always waiting for the next thing.

Our June newsletter explores a different approach: staying grounded when life feels uncertain.

Inside this month’s edition:
✨ Practical strategies for managing stress during unpredictable seasons
✨ Gentle reminders that you do not have to carry uncertainty alone
✨ Wellness tools to help regulate your nervous system when anxiety rises
✨ Resources supporting resilience, preparedness, and emotional safety

You deserve support that feels realistic—not overwhelming.

💌 Join our newsletter community for monthly encouragement, wellness tools, and supportive reminders delivered to your inbox.

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06/10/2026

Tomorrow is the day.

We’re looking forward to presenting Domestic Violence in Clinical Practice: Screening, Risk Assessment, and Trauma-Informed Response for Counselor Interns with the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) and sharing practical, trauma-informed tools for counselor interns navigating domestic violence in clinical settings.

📅 Tomorrow, June 11
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom

If you’ve been meaning to register, there’s still time.
🔗 Register here:
https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/event-6600120

06/08/2026

We’re grateful to have presented Harnessing the Power of the Narrative: Enhancing Trauma Recovery with Narrative Exposure Therapy with the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) this past week.

This webinar centered on how clinicians can use structured, trauma-informed narrative work to help survivors of complex trauma process difficult experiences and move toward healing with greater support and coherence.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped create such a thoughtful learning space. We’re also grateful to FMHCA for hosting this training and supporting continued education for mental health professionals.

At Supportive Counseling, LLC, we believe healing happens when people are met with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care.

📣 If your organization or team is looking for training on trauma-informed care, trauma recovery, or narrative-focused interventions, we’d love to connect.

06/05/2026

You’re tired… but nothing is technically “wrong.”
Work gets done. Responsibilities are handled. You’re showing up for everyone else.

So why does everything still feel heavy?

Many women carry an invisible mental load—the constant emotional labor of remembering, planning, anticipating needs, managing relationships, and holding everything together. Over time, that weight can lead to exhaustion, irritability, anxiety, and burnout.

✨ In our newest blog, we explore:
✔️ What the invisible mental load actually is
✔️ Why women often carry more emotional labor
✔️ How trauma can contribute to over-responsibility
✔️ Gentle, trauma-informed ways to reduce overwhelm

If you've ever wondered why you're exhausted despite “doing fine,” this is for you. 💙

🌿 Read the full blog here:
https://www.supportivecounselingllc.com/blog/the-invisible-mental-load-why-women-feel-exhausted-even-when-nothing-is-wrong

06/04/2026

Tomorrow is the day.

We’re looking forward to presenting Harnessing the Power of the Narrative: Enhancing Trauma Recovery with Narrative Exposure Therapy with the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) and sharing practical, trauma-informed tools for clinicians supporting survivors of complex trauma.

This session will focus on helping professionals apply NET with greater confidence, clinical clarity, and care.
📅 Tomorrow, June 5
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom

If you’ve been meaning to sign up, there’s still time.
🔗 Registration link https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/event-6474454

06/01/2026

📣 Reminder for counselor interns and emerging clinicians!

Our founder, Jessica Straughn, LMHC, will be presenting for the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) LMHC Prep & Connect Series this month.

🎤 Domestic Violence in Clinical Practice: Screening, Risk Assessment, and Trauma-Informed Response for Counselor Interns

🗓 June 11, 2026
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM EST
💻 Live via Zoom

This training is designed to help counselor interns build confidence and competence when navigating domestic violence in clinical practice.

Topics include:
• Recognizing signs of domestic violence
• Screening and risk assessment tools
• Trauma-informed responses for survivors
• Ethical considerations and safety planning

Supporting the next generation of clinicians is an important part of strengthening trauma-informed care across our communities.

🔗 Learn more or register:
https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/event-6600120

05/29/2026

✨ Your monthly reminder ✨

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Our YouTube channel is filled with calming, evidence-based practices to support your emotional well-being—anytime you need them. 💚

🎥 Explore our videos on:
✔️ Emotional regulation (like 4-4-6 breathing)
✔️ Somatic grounding techniques
✔️ Stress management strategies for busy women
✔️ New wellness content added regularly

Whether you're between sessions, having a rough day, or just need to breathe—you’re not alone in this.

🔗 Subscribe & watch here: www.youtube.com/

Welcome to Supportive Counseling, LLC's YouTube Channel! We provide high-quality online therapy for professional women and victims of crime, focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Our mission is to offer a supportive and confidential space to help you overcome these is...

05/27/2026

A reminder that this meaningful Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) training is coming up soon.

Harnessing the Power of the Narrative: Enhancing Trauma Recovery with Narrative Exposure Therapy will take place on June 5 from 2:00–4:00 PM ET via Zoom.

This webinar is designed to help clinicians deepen their understanding of Narrative Exposure Therapy and strengthen their work with survivors of complex trauma.
Topics include client readiness, lifeline mapping, narrative reframing, clinical pacing, and common implementation challenges.

If you’ve been looking for a training that blends structure, compassion, and practical application, we’d love for you to join us.

🔗 Registration link https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/event-6474454