Angela Sewell Counseling at The Barn

03/09/2026

If you have a mental health emergency over the next few days, please call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room for evaluation.

Send your counselor a message through the client portal. Messages will be answered as soon as possible—but may not be answered immediately due to the office being closed for the holiday.

Email [email protected] for questions about appointments or billing.

27/08/2026

26/08/2026

Be unapologetically yourself.

The world is a better place because of people like Dolly. 🩷

25/08/2026

You made it through another Monday!

What are three positive things that happened today?

What are three things you are proud of yourself for accomplishing?

What are three things you look forward to tomorrow?

Asking yourself these questions at the end of every day can help develop a more positive thinking habit. Reflecting on the positives during your day promotes positive thinking, positive outlooks, and can decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Just 4 more days until the weekend!

You are an amazing human!

21/08/2026

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is scheduled for tomorrow!
If rain moves into your area, don’t worry, you’ll still have an opportunity to count.

Sunday, Aug. 23, and Monday, Aug. 24, have been added as designated rain dates so schools, groups and individuals can reschedule planned counting events if needed.

The forecast may look favorable across much of Alabama, but as we know, pop-up showers can happen. If weather interrupts your plans, simply move your count to one of the additional rain dates and keep participating.

Learn more about the census and how to take part: https://www.aces.edu/go/GreatSoutheastPollinatorCensus

20/08/2026

This is a great activity to do while getting outside and practicing Mindfulness!

The countdown is on! The Great Southeast Pollinator Census returns August 21–22, and now is the time to get ready to count.

Join Aubie and citizen scientists across the Southeast for this fun, 15-minute activity that helps researchers learn more about the pollinators visiting our gardens, yards and communities. Simply choose a flowering plant, count the insects that land on it and submit your results.

Mark your calendar, print your count sheet and get ready to put your eagle eyes to work!

Learn more and download your counting sheet: https://www.aces.edu/go/GreatSoutheastPollinatorCensus

19/08/2026

It’s not often I’ll post something on here that is more of a “rant”, but I really feel this needs to be addressed:

If you are struggling, reach out to resources. If you are having a hard time putting food on the table; clothing your kids; getting supplies for school or health care; if you cannot find a secure and reliable place to live— PLEASE do not be afraid to reach out to your child’s school!

In Etowah County, we have Neighborhood Bridges-a program that helps students and their families get what they need. We also have social workers in all of the public school districts who will help find housing, clothes, shoes, food, and other resources if you need them.

Stop telling people that if they reach out, they will lose custody of their kids or will be punished. Times are tough right now! It’s hard to afford things and people are getting kicked off benefits and losing jobs. No one is going to punish anyone for needing help and asking for it.

Teachers and school staff do not want to see their students struggling to find food, clothes, or shelter. I’m friends with social workers in this county who work hard to help our students and their families.

Again, please please reach out to the resources we have here if you need them. Do not feel like you have to do this on your own. ❤️

If you are afraid to reach out to your school or school counselor, you absolutely can shoot us an email here at the office and we will try to help get you in touch with the social workers and resources for your school district.

You truly are not alone!

Angela Sewell, MS, LPC-S,

15/08/2026

⭐️Happy Saturday!

🌟You’ve made it to the weekend and made it through the first week of school!!

☀️ It’s going to be a hot 🥵 weekend!

☀️Please remember: ☀️
With temperatures staying high, it’s important to remember that some medications used for mental health conditions can affect the way your body responds to heat.

Certain antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants, anti-anxiety medications, and other medications may contribute to dehydration, increased sweating, reduced sweating, dizziness, or difficulty regulating body temperature. This can make some people more vulnerable to heat exhaustion or heat-related illness.

During periods of extreme heat:

💧 Drink water regularly—even before you feel thirsty.

🌳 Limit prolonged outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.

❄️ Take frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded areas.

👕 Wear lightweight, breathable clothing.

🧴 Remember sunscreen when spending time outdoors. Some medications may cause you to be more photosensitive.

⚠️ Pay attention to symptoms such as unusual weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, confusion, rapid heartbeat, or feeling excessively hot.🥵

🔥Most importantly: Do not stop, skip, or change the dose of a prescribed mental health medication because of the heat without speaking with your prescribing provider.🔥

🚩If you have questions about whether your medication affects your ability to tolerate heat, contact your physician, psychiatrist, pharmacist, or other prescribing healthcare professional.

☀️Children and teens may need extra reminders to drink water and take cooling breaks—especially when participating in sports, camps, outdoor activities, or spending time around the barn.

🐴 And remember: when the Alabama heat gets intense, sometimes taking care of our mental health means slowing down, finding some shade, drinking some water, and giving our bodies a chance to cool down.💦

Angela Sewell, MS, LPC-S
Angela Sewell Counseling at The Barn
Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Email—[email protected]