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GUIDING HOPE
COUNSELING & CONSULTING

Guiding Growth, Restoring Hope

Welcome to Guiding Hope Counseling and Consulting

At Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting, we are dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and discover your path to healing and growth. Led by Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown, a licensed psychologist and certified trauma expert, with a passion for empowering individuals, we provide a range of Telehealth services designed to support your mental health and personal development:

Therapy & Counseling: Personalized, compassionate care tailored to teens, young adults, and anyone seeking to improve their mental well-being.
Life Coaching: Focused support to help you set and achieve goals, overcome barriers, and create the life you desire.
Consulting: Professional guidance for organizations and individuals seeking expert insights on mental health, resilience, and emotional well-being.

At Guiding Hope, we believe in fostering hope, resilience, and lasting change.

Let’s begin your journey together!

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, here is a reminder:

Self-advocacy is a form of self-protection.

Too many Black women are taught to “push through.”

But your concerns deserve attention the FIRST time.

You are allowed to take up space in your care.

If you need support in this season, book your consultation through the link in bio.

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, here is a reminder:

Self-advocacy is a form of self-protection.

Too many Black women are taught to “push through.”

But your concerns deserve attention the FIRST time.

You are allowed to take up space in your care.

If you need support in this season, book your consultation through the link in bio.

Black Maternal Health Week is about awareness—but also action.

Every mother deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported throughout her journey.

If you’re struggling, your experience is valid—and help is here.

Book your free consultation through the link in our bio.

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MaternalMentalHealth #SupportBlackMoms

Black Maternal Health Week is about awareness—but also action.

Every mother deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported throughout her journey.

If you’re struggling, your experience is valid—and help is here.

Book your free consultation through the link in our bio.

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MaternalMentalHealth #SupportBlackMoms

Motherhood is often portrayed as joyful and effortless.

But many new moms quietly struggle with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm.

These experiences are more common than most people realize.

You deserve support, understanding, and care during this transition.

If you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety, therapy can help you feel calmer and more confident in this season.

Book your consultation today using the link in our bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

Motherhood is often portrayed as joyful and effortless.

But many new moms quietly struggle with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm.

These experiences are more common than most people realize.

You deserve support, understanding, and care during this transition.

If you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety, therapy can help you feel calmer and more confident in this season.

Book your consultation today using the link in our bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

We are pleased to announce that I, Dr. Carroll-Brown, am now authorized to provide interjurisdictional telepsychology services. This means if you live in one of the states listed below, I can provide virtual therapy services to you. Book your free consultation with me today! Link in Bio.

PSYPACT is effective in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

The following states are NOT a part of PSYPACT: Alaska, California, Guam, Iowa, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

We are pleased to announce that I, Dr. Carroll-Brown, am now authorized to provide interjurisdictional telepsychology services. This means if you live in one of the states listed below, I can provide virtual therapy services to you. Book your free consultation with me today! Link in Bio.

PSYPACT is effective in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

The following states are NOT a part of PSYPACT: Alaska, California, Guam, Iowa, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Many trauma survivors blame themselves for struggles in relationships.

But these responses often come from the brain trying to protect you.

Your nervous system learned certain patterns to keep you safe.

The good news is that these patterns can be understood and changed.

Therapy can help you rebuild trust, strengthen boundaries, and feel safer in relationships.

If trauma is impacting your relationships, support can help.

Book your consultation today using the link in our bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

Many trauma survivors blame themselves for struggles in relationships.

But these responses often come from the brain trying to protect you.

Your nervous system learned certain patterns to keep you safe.

The good news is that these patterns can be understood and changed.

Therapy can help you rebuild trust, strengthen boundaries, and feel safer in relationships.

If trauma is impacting your relationships, support can help.

Book your consultation today using the link in our bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

Overthinking can feel like your brain has a “replay button” you can’t turn off.

You analyze conversations, worry about the future, and second-guess your decisions.

While overthinking is common with anxiety, it can also become incredibly draining.

The goal isn’t to stop thoughts completely — it’s to learn how to respond to them differently.

Therapy can help you learn practical strategies to quiet anxious thinking and regain a sense of calm.

If anxiety is taking over your mind, you don’t have to manage it alone.

Book your consultation today using the link in our bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

Overthinking can feel like your brain has a “replay button” you can’t turn off.

You analyze conversations, worry about the future, and second-guess your decisions.

While overthinking is common with anxiety, it can also become incredibly draining.

The goal isn’t to stop thoughts completely — it’s to learn how to respond to them differently.

Therapy can help you learn practical strategies to quiet anxious thinking and regain a sense of calm.

If anxiety is taking over your mind, you don’t have to manage it alone.

Book your consultation today using the link in our bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

5 Things Trauma Survivors Often Struggle With

Trauma doesn’t just impact a moment in time — it can affect how we feel, think, and relate to others long after the event has passed.

Many trauma survivors struggle with things like trusting others, feeling emotionally safe, setting boundaries, or quieting the voice of self-blame.

These responses aren’t signs of weakness.
They are often the brain’s attempt to protect you after experiencing something overwhelming.

The good news is that healing is possible.

Through therapy, many people learn how to:
• regulate their emotions
• rebuild trust in relationships
• reduce trauma triggers
• and reconnect with themselves again.

If you’ve been carrying the weight of trauma, you don’t have to do it alone.

Our team specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma and regain a sense of safety and control in their lives.

Book your consultation today using the link in our bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

5 Things Trauma Survivors Often Struggle With

Trauma doesn’t just impact a moment in time — it can affect how we feel, think, and relate to others long after the event has passed.

Many trauma survivors struggle with things like trusting others, feeling emotionally safe, setting boundaries, or quieting the voice of self-blame.

These responses aren’t signs of weakness.
They are often the brain’s attempt to protect you after experiencing something overwhelming.

The good news is that healing is possible.

Through therapy, many people learn how to:
• regulate their emotions
• rebuild trust in relationships
• reduce trauma triggers
• and reconnect with themselves again.

If you’ve been carrying the weight of trauma, you don’t have to do it alone.

Our team specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma and regain a sense of safety and control in their lives.

Book your consultation today using the link in our bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

Stress is unavoidable — but chronic overwhelm doesn’t have to be.

CBT gives you practical tools to challenge catastrophic thinking, break problems down, and calm your nervous system.

If you’re ready for structured support and personalized strategies, we’d love to help.

🌿 Book your free consultation today through the link in our bio.

Stress is unavoidable — but chronic overwhelm doesn’t have to be.

CBT gives you practical tools to challenge catastrophic thinking, break problems down, and calm your nervous system.

If you’re ready for structured support and personalized strategies, we’d love to help.

🌿 Book your free consultation today through the link in our bio.

We’re excited to introduce something new from the Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting team — our free monthly mental wellness newsletter.

Each week, we’ll share:

✔ Evidence-based mental health education
✔ Practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
✔ Insights on trauma healing and perinatal/postpartum mental health
✔ Updates from our clinical team

Our goal is simple: to make high-quality mental health information accessible and supportive for our community.

Our first issue dives into high-functioning anxiety in high-achieving women and what actually helps.

If you enjoy learning about mental health in ways that are practical, relatable, and evidence-based, we’d love for you to join our community.

✨ Subscribe today through our website — link in bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

We’re excited to introduce something new from the Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting team — our free monthly mental wellness newsletter.

Each week, we’ll share:

✔ Evidence-based mental health education
✔ Practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
✔ Insights on trauma healing and perinatal/postpartum mental health
✔ Updates from our clinical team

Our goal is simple: to make high-quality mental health information accessible and supportive for our community.

Our first issue dives into high-functioning anxiety in high-achieving women and what actually helps.

If you enjoy learning about mental health in ways that are practical, relatable, and evidence-based, we’d love for you to join our community.

✨ Subscribe today through our website — link in bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

High-functioning anxiety often hides behind success.

You may look like you have everything together —
but inside, your mind never slows down.

Constant overthinking, pressure to perform, and fear of making mistakes can quietly lead to burnout.

The good news: anxiety is highly treatable.

Therapy can help you learn how to calm your mind, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and feel more in control.

If this resonates with you, support is available.

Book your free consultation today using the link in our bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

High-functioning anxiety often hides behind success.

You may look like you have everything together —
but inside, your mind never slows down.

Constant overthinking, pressure to perform, and fear of making mistakes can quietly lead to burnout.

The good news: anxiety is highly treatable.

Therapy can help you learn how to calm your mind, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and feel more in control.

If this resonates with you, support is available.

Book your free consultation today using the link in our bio.

— The Guiding Hope Counseling & Consulting Team

✨ Meet the Team at Guiding Hope ✨
We believe connection starts with knowing who’s walking alongside you. Over the next few posts, we’ll be introducing our clinicians and sharing more about their backgrounds, specialties, and the unique ways they support healing and growth.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or the postpartum journey—you don’t have to walk alone. We’re here to guide you with compassion and expertise.

Swipe for more and stay tuned as we highlight each of our amazing team members! 🌿

#GuidingHope #MeetTheTeam #MentalHealthMatters #TherapyThatHeals #YouAreNotAlone

✨ Meet the Team at Guiding Hope ✨
We believe connection starts with knowing who’s walking alongside you. Over the next few posts, we’ll be introducing our clinicians and sharing more about their backgrounds, specialties, and the unique ways they support healing and growth.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or the postpartum journey—you don’t have to walk alone. We’re here to guide you with compassion and expertise.

Swipe for more and stay tuned as we highlight each of our amazing team members! 🌿

#GuidingHope #MeetTheTeam #MentalHealthMatters #TherapyThatHeals #YouAreNotAlone

✨ Please join us in welcoming our newest therapist, Odette, to the Guiding Hope team! ✨

Odette is passionate about empowering survivors of abuse and supporting individuals and families as they navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, and major life transitions.

Her experience spans several clinical settings, including behavioral hospitals, children’s hospitals, and private practice, as well as advocacy work with organizations such as CASA of San Antonio and The Battered Women’s Shelter. Through this work, she has developed a deep commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.

When she’s not supporting clients, Odette enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, relaxing at the beach, meeting friends for coffee, and spending time with her sisters and their French bulldog, Zeus. 🐾

We are so excited to have her join our team and continue our mission of guiding growth and restoring hope for the clients we serve.

📅 Odette is now accepting new clients!
If you or someone you know could benefit from support, we invite you to schedule a consultation through the link in our bio or visit our website for more information.

✨ Please join us in welcoming our newest therapist, Odette, to the Guiding Hope team! ✨

Odette is passionate about empowering survivors of abuse and supporting individuals and families as they navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, and major life transitions.

Her experience spans several clinical settings, including behavioral hospitals, children’s hospitals, and private practice, as well as advocacy work with organizations such as CASA of San Antonio and The Battered Women’s Shelter. Through this work, she has developed a deep commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.

When she’s not supporting clients, Odette enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, relaxing at the beach, meeting friends for coffee, and spending time with her sisters and their French bulldog, Zeus. 🐾

We are so excited to have her join our team and continue our mission of guiding growth and restoring hope for the clients we serve.

📅 Odette is now accepting new clients!
If you or someone you know could benefit from support, we invite you to schedule a consultation through the link in our bio or visit our website for more information.

Your thoughts shape how you show up in your relationships.

CBT teaches that when we challenge distorted thinking, regulate emotions, and communicate clearly, connection becomes safer and stronger.

If you’re tired of repeating the same relationship patterns, support can make a difference.

🌿 Click the link in bio to book your free consultation with us today.

Your thoughts shape how you show up in your relationships.

CBT teaches that when we challenge distorted thinking, regulate emotions, and communicate clearly, connection becomes safer and stronger.

If you’re tired of repeating the same relationship patterns, support can make a difference.

🌿 Click the link in bio to book your free consultation with us today.

Black History Month Spotlight | Honoring the First Black Female Psychologist

Inez Beverly Prosser was the first Black woman to earn a PhD in psychology, achieving this historic milestone in 1933. Her accomplishment came at a time when both racial and gender barriers made advanced education nearly inaccessible for Black women.

Dr. Prosser’s work focused on the psychological experiences of Black children, particularly how educational environments impacted their self-esteem and emotional well-being. Her research challenged the harmful assumptions of her time and emphasized the importance of belonging, identity, and emotional safety—concepts that remain central to mental health care today.

Her legacy includes:
• Early research on how racism and segregation affect mental health
• Advocacy for educational environments that support emotional and psychological well-being
• Paving the way for Black women in psychology, education, and mental health leadership

Although her life was tragically cut short, Dr. Prosser’s contributions continue to shape how we understand the intersection of identity, environment, and mental health.

✨ As we honor Black History Month, we recognize Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser not only as a pioneer, but as a reminder of why culturally responsive and affirming mental health care matters—especially for women and children of color.

Black History Month Spotlight | Honoring the First Black Female Psychologist

Inez Beverly Prosser was the first Black woman to earn a PhD in psychology, achieving this historic milestone in 1933. Her accomplishment came at a time when both racial and gender barriers made advanced education nearly inaccessible for Black women.

Dr. Prosser’s work focused on the psychological experiences of Black children, particularly how educational environments impacted their self-esteem and emotional well-being. Her research challenged the harmful assumptions of her time and emphasized the importance of belonging, identity, and emotional safety—concepts that remain central to mental health care today.

Her legacy includes:
• Early research on how racism and segregation affect mental health
• Advocacy for educational environments that support emotional and psychological well-being
• Paving the way for Black women in psychology, education, and mental health leadership

Although her life was tragically cut short, Dr. Prosser’s contributions continue to shape how we understand the intersection of identity, environment, and mental health.

✨ As we honor Black History Month, we recognize Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser not only as a pioneer, but as a reminder of why culturally responsive and affirming mental health care matters—especially for women and children of color.

If returning to work postpartum feels heavier than you expected, you’re not imagining it.

This transition is layered — emotionally, mentally, and physically — and it requires support, not self-criticism.

➡️ Link in bio to schedule your free consultation

If returning to work postpartum feels heavier than you expected, you’re not imagining it.

This transition is layered — emotionally, mentally, and physically — and it requires support, not self-criticism.

➡️ Link in bio to schedule your free consultation

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love.

For many women — especially high-achieving, anxious, or perfectionistic women — it can highlight the ways we neglect ourselves while pouring into everyone else.

Here’s your reminder:

You deserve the same compassion you so freely give.

Self-love isn’t bubble baths and affirmations alone.
It’s boundaries.
It’s saying no.
It’s releasing comparison.
It’s choosing rest.
It’s healing your inner critic.

And sometimes? It’s asking for support.

If this season brings up loneliness, comparison, relationship stress, or a desire to finally feel at peace with yourself — we’d love to walk alongside you.

Click the link in our bio to schedule a free consultation.
Let this be the year you love yourself differently. 💗

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love.

For many women — especially high-achieving, anxious, or perfectionistic women — it can highlight the ways we neglect ourselves while pouring into everyone else.

Here’s your reminder:

You deserve the same compassion you so freely give.

Self-love isn’t bubble baths and affirmations alone.
It’s boundaries.
It’s saying no.
It’s releasing comparison.
It’s choosing rest.
It’s healing your inner critic.

And sometimes? It’s asking for support.

If this season brings up loneliness, comparison, relationship stress, or a desire to finally feel at peace with yourself — we’d love to walk alongside you.

Click the link in our bio to schedule a free consultation.
Let this be the year you love yourself differently. 💗

As we honor Black History Month, we also honor the legacy of those who paved the way for inclusive, ethical, and compassionate mental health care. Dr. Sumner’s work reminds us that representation matters—and that healing must be rooted in understanding the full human experience.

We stand on the shoulders of pioneers like Dr. Francis Cecil Sumner as we continue working toward equity, access, and culturally informed care in mental health.

As we honor Black History Month, we also honor the legacy of those who paved the way for inclusive, ethical, and compassionate mental health care. Dr. Sumner’s work reminds us that representation matters—and that healing must be rooted in understanding the full human experience.

We stand on the shoulders of pioneers like Dr. Francis Cecil Sumner as we continue working toward equity, access, and culturally informed care in mental health.

🎙 NEW EPISODE — for the mom who’s doing everything… but feels a little disconnected from herself

Have you ever felt like you’re showing up everywhere —
at work, at home, for everyone else —
but you don’t quite feel like you anymore?

You’re not broken.
You’re not doing anything wrong.
You’ve been surviving a season that pulls your attention outward nonstop.

In Episode 18 of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, we talk about what it really means to stay connected to yourself while balancing work and motherhood — and why that connection so often fades during this transition.

✨ Why self-disconnection happens after becoming a working mom
✨ What psychology tells us about stress, identity, and survival mode
✨ How to gently reconnect with yourself without adding more to your plate
✨ And why feeling “off” doesn’t mean you’re lost — it means you’re human

This episode is grounding, validating, and deeply encouraging — especially if you’ve been functioning well on the outside but feeling distant on the inside.

🎧 Episode 18: Staying Connected to Yourself While Balancing Work and Motherhood
Now live on SPOTIFY and APPLE podcasts.

Save this episode for a day you need to feel a little more like you again.

🎙 NEW EPISODE — for the mom who’s doing everything… but feels a little disconnected from herself

Have you ever felt like you’re showing up everywhere —
at work, at home, for everyone else —
but you don’t quite feel like you anymore?

You’re not broken.
You’re not doing anything wrong.
You’ve been surviving a season that pulls your attention outward nonstop.

In Episode 18 of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, we talk about what it really means to stay connected to yourself while balancing work and motherhood — and why that connection so often fades during this transition.

✨ Why self-disconnection happens after becoming a working mom
✨ What psychology tells us about stress, identity, and survival mode
✨ How to gently reconnect with yourself without adding more to your plate
✨ And why feeling “off” doesn’t mean you’re lost — it means you’re human

This episode is grounding, validating, and deeply encouraging — especially if you’ve been functioning well on the outside but feeling distant on the inside.

🎧 Episode 18: Staying Connected to Yourself While Balancing Work and Motherhood
Now live on SPOTIFY and APPLE podcasts.

Save this episode for a day you need to feel a little more like you again.

Our therapist, Mallori Thompson @mt.counseling , shares an important perspective on goal setting to help you start your week! To book an appointment with Mallori, click the link in bio to schedule your free consultation call today!

Our therapist, Mallori Thompson @mt.counseling , shares an important perspective on goal setting to help you start your week! To book an appointment with Mallori, click the link in bio to schedule your free consultation call today!

Not everyone feels joyful during the holidays — and that’s okay.

For many, this season brings grief, loneliness, seasonal depression, or reminders of what’s missing. If the holidays feel heavy for you, you are not alone and you are not broken.

You don’t have to force cheer.
You don’t have to pretend you’re okay.
You don’t have to carry this quietly.

There is room for tenderness, honesty, and support — even in the middle of the season.

If the holidays are impacting your mental health, reaching out for help is a strong and compassionate step.
Texas resident? Book a free consultation call today to start your healing. LINK IN BIO

Not everyone feels joyful during the holidays — and that’s okay.

For many, this season brings grief, loneliness, seasonal depression, or reminders of what’s missing. If the holidays feel heavy for you, you are not alone and you are not broken.

You don’t have to force cheer.
You don’t have to pretend you’re okay.
You don’t have to carry this quietly.

There is room for tenderness, honesty, and support — even in the middle of the season.

If the holidays are impacting your mental health, reaching out for help is a strong and compassionate step.
Texas resident? Book a free consultation call today to start your healing. LINK IN BIO

The holidays can be beautiful —
and also overwhelming.

If you’ve been feeling more irritable, exhausted, or on edge lately, it doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It means your nervous system is working overtime.

This season often brings:
• packed schedules
• social pressure
• emotional expectations
• little time to rest

You’re allowed to slow down.
You’re allowed to say no.
You’re allowed to protect your peace.

Mental health matters just as much during the holidays — maybe even more.

If holiday stress is feeling hard to manage, support can help you move through this season with more calm and clarity. LINK IN BIO to schedule a free consultation call today.

The holidays can be beautiful —
and also overwhelming.

If you’ve been feeling more irritable, exhausted, or on edge lately, it doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It means your nervous system is working overtime.

This season often brings:
• packed schedules
• social pressure
• emotional expectations
• little time to rest

You’re allowed to slow down.
You’re allowed to say no.
You’re allowed to protect your peace.

Mental health matters just as much during the holidays — maybe even more.

If holiday stress is feeling hard to manage, support can help you move through this season with more calm and clarity. LINK IN BIO to schedule a free consultation call today.

If you feel emotionally exhausted even when “nothing is wrong”… listen to this on Apple and Spotify

“Most working moms don’t need more self-care — they need an emotional reset between roles.”

If work stress follows you home…
If you feel tense even after the day is over…
If you’re snapping, numb, or overstimulated and don’t know why…

This week’s episode of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms is for you. LINK IN BIO

In Episode 16, I’m breaking down:
✨ Why stress lingers even when you’re ‘off the clock’
✨ What’s happening in your brain and body during busy motherhood
✨ Why rest alone doesn’t fix emotional overload
✨ And how to create a simple emotional reset that actually works in real life

You’re not broken.
You’re not doing it wrong.
Your nervous system just hasn’t had a chance to reset.

If you feel emotionally exhausted even when “nothing is wrong”… listen to this on Apple and Spotify

“Most working moms don’t need more self-care — they need an emotional reset between roles.”

If work stress follows you home…
If you feel tense even after the day is over…
If you’re snapping, numb, or overstimulated and don’t know why…

This week’s episode of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms is for you. LINK IN BIO

In Episode 16, I’m breaking down:
✨ Why stress lingers even when you’re ‘off the clock’
✨ What’s happening in your brain and body during busy motherhood
✨ Why rest alone doesn’t fix emotional overload
✨ And how to create a simple emotional reset that actually works in real life

You’re not broken.
You’re not doing it wrong.
Your nervous system just hasn’t had a chance to reset.

✨ NEW EPISODE: For the moms who are tired of second-guessing everything ✨

If you’ve ever replayed a conversation 10 times…
If you’ve ever asked three people for their opinion before making a decision…
If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the pressure to “get it right”…

This one is for you. 💛

On this week’s episode of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, we’re talking about:

🔸 Why self-doubt skyrockets after having a baby
🔸 How overwhelm and fear quietly steal your confidence
🔸 The psychology behind endless second-guessing
🔸 And how to rebuild trust in your own voice again

This episode is packed with the exact tools I teach my clients — gentle mindset shifts, research-backed strategies, and practical steps to stop spiraling and start feeling grounded again.

Mama, you are wiser than you think.
Your decisions are stronger than you believe.
And your confidence isn’t gone — it just needs a path back to the surface.

🎧 Episode 15: How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself and Start Trusting Your Decisions
is now LIVE wherever you listen to podcasts.

Share this with a mama who needs this reminder today. 💛

✨ NEW EPISODE: For the moms who are tired of second-guessing everything ✨

If you’ve ever replayed a conversation 10 times…
If you’ve ever asked three people for their opinion before making a decision…
If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the pressure to “get it right”…

This one is for you. 💛

On this week’s episode of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, we’re talking about:

🔸 Why self-doubt skyrockets after having a baby
🔸 How overwhelm and fear quietly steal your confidence
🔸 The psychology behind endless second-guessing
🔸 And how to rebuild trust in your own voice again

This episode is packed with the exact tools I teach my clients — gentle mindset shifts, research-backed strategies, and practical steps to stop spiraling and start feeling grounded again.

Mama, you are wiser than you think.
Your decisions are stronger than you believe.
And your confidence isn’t gone — it just needs a path back to the surface.

🎧 Episode 15: How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself and Start Trusting Your Decisions
is now LIVE wherever you listen to podcasts.

Share this with a mama who needs this reminder today. 💛

A helpful tip from one of our therapists @mt.counseling

It is important that you start healthy routines as you prepare to go into the new year. Creating a realistic routine is a great way to build and manage healthy habits.

In therapy, you’re taught positive affirmations to change negative self talk or coping skills to manage anxiety symptoms. Affirmations and coping skills have to be practiced to become part of your daily routine.

Use this Care Calendar to begin building a realistic daily self care routine. Feel free to rearrange topics to fit your personal schedule. Most importantly, make it fun!

Stay tuned for ideas for each daily activity.

A helpful tip from one of our therapists @mt.counseling

It is important that you start healthy routines as you prepare to go into the new year. Creating a realistic routine is a great way to build and manage healthy habits.

In therapy, you’re taught positive affirmations to change negative self talk or coping skills to manage anxiety symptoms. Affirmations and coping skills have to be practiced to become part of your daily routine.

Use this Care Calendar to begin building a realistic daily self care routine. Feel free to rearrange topics to fit your personal schedule. Most importantly, make it fun!

Stay tuned for ideas for each daily activity.

Listen to this short clip from my conversation with @tatyanaali on the beauty of setting boundaries as she balances motherhood and her career.

Listen to the full podcast episode 14 of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms available on Apple & Spotify now and click the link in my bio for my free training on returning to work successfully post postpartum (LINKS IN BIO)

Listen to this short clip from my conversation with @tatyanaali on the beauty of setting boundaries as she balances motherhood and her career.

Listen to the full podcast episode 14 of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms available on Apple & Spotify now and click the link in my bio for my free training on returning to work successfully post postpartum (LINKS IN BIO)

This past weekend, I had the honor to speak on the importance of managing your mental health during the pregnancy and postpartum period as a panelist at @theblackmomsfair in Dallas.

Postpartum depression and anxiety impact up to 18% of women and up to 25% of black and brown women. It’s not something that just goes away on its own. There is help.

Sadness, anxiety and grief after having your baby doesn’t make you a bad mom. It’s linked to hormonal changes, lack of sleep, and many other factors but NOT love for your baby.

More women need to have a comfortable space to have these important and candid conversations with professionals within their community and with one another.

Thank you to the organizers for creating this space for us.

This past weekend, I had the honor to speak on the importance of managing your mental health during the pregnancy and postpartum period as a panelist at @theblackmomsfair in Dallas.

Postpartum depression and anxiety impact up to 18% of women and up to 25% of black and brown women. It’s not something that just goes away on its own. There is help.

Sadness, anxiety and grief after having your baby doesn’t make you a bad mom. It’s linked to hormonal changes, lack of sleep, and many other factors but NOT love for your baby.

More women need to have a comfortable space to have these important and candid conversations with professionals within their community and with one another.

Thank you to the organizers for creating this space for us.

This past week I had the honor of having a conversation with @tatyanaali as I interviewed her on my podcast The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms. Check out episode 14 on Apple on Spotify and let me know what you think about our conversation on how she balances motherhood and career.

This past week I had the honor of having a conversation with @tatyanaali as I interviewed her on my podcast The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms. Check out episode 14 on Apple on Spotify and let me know what you think about our conversation on how she balances motherhood and career.

Pregnant or postpartum and struggling to feel like you again?

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate this season without support.

I created two 6-week, self-paced online courses designed specifically to help women manage their mental health through pregnancy and postpartum.

Inside, you’ll get:
✨ Practical tools for real-life emotional challenges
📝 Journal prompts
📄 Worksheets
🧠 Step-by-step assignments
—all created to help you feel grounded, confident, and emotionally steady.

No waitlists.
No scheduling issues.
No pressure.
Just expert guidance you can access anytime.

✨ Start today and take your first step toward peace, clarity, and feeling like yourself again.

➡️ Click the links in my bio to enroll.

Pregnant or postpartum and struggling to feel like you again?

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate this season without support.

I created two 6-week, self-paced online courses designed specifically to help women manage their mental health through pregnancy and postpartum.

Inside, you’ll get:
✨ Practical tools for real-life emotional challenges
📝 Journal prompts
📄 Worksheets
🧠 Step-by-step assignments
—all created to help you feel grounded, confident, and emotionally steady.

No waitlists.
No scheduling issues.
No pressure.
Just expert guidance you can access anytime.

✨ Start today and take your first step toward peace, clarity, and feeling like yourself again.

➡️ Click the links in my bio to enroll.

🌿 Meet Mallori Thompson, LPC-Associate 🌿

We are so excited to welcome Mallori to the Guiding Hope Therapy & Counseling team!

Mallori brings a calming presence, a compassionate heart, and a deep passion for helping women heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. She specializes in supporting women navigating:

✨ Trauma & difficult life experiences
✨ Anxiety that feels overwhelming or constant
✨ Depression and emotional exhaustion
✨ Grief and the weight of loss
✨ Perinatal & postpartum challenges — from identity shifts to intrusive thoughts to mom-guilt

Mallori believes that every woman deserves a safe place to be fully seen, fully heard, and supported through every season. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, empowerment, and practical tools that help clients move forward with confidence and clarity.

We can’t wait for you all to get to know her. 🤍
Mallori is now accepting new virtual clients. Click the link in our bio to schedule your consultation or learn more about the services we offer. ✨

🌿 Meet Mallori Thompson, LPC-Associate 🌿

We are so excited to welcome Mallori to the Guiding Hope Therapy & Counseling team!

Mallori brings a calming presence, a compassionate heart, and a deep passion for helping women heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. She specializes in supporting women navigating:

✨ Trauma & difficult life experiences
✨ Anxiety that feels overwhelming or constant
✨ Depression and emotional exhaustion
✨ Grief and the weight of loss
✨ Perinatal & postpartum challenges — from identity shifts to intrusive thoughts to mom-guilt

Mallori believes that every woman deserves a safe place to be fully seen, fully heard, and supported through every season. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, empowerment, and practical tools that help clients move forward with confidence and clarity.

We can’t wait for you all to get to know her. 🤍
Mallori is now accepting new virtual clients. Click the link in our bio to schedule your consultation or learn more about the services we offer. ✨

🌟NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🌟

This week on The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with the incredible @tatyanaali — actress, artist, advocate, and fellow mama. I met Tatyana at a Black Moms Fair in Dallas earlier this year where she offered me a guest author spot on her blog, Yam House Diaries of @babyyamsquilts. Today, she has also agreed to sit down with me and chat about her experience as a mom balancing motherhood and career and the challenges she faced getting back to work after baby.

We went deep into the real conversations working moms are having behind the scenes:
✨ Finding yourself again after baby
✨ Balancing career ambition with being present
✨ The emotional shifts no one prepares you for
✨ What returning to work actually feels like as a new mom

Tatyana’s honesty, wisdom, and warmth made this one of the most heartfelt episodes yet. If you’ve ever felt torn between the love you have for your baby and the passion you have for your career… this conversation will make you feel so seen.

🎧 Episode 14: How Tatyana Ali Balances Motherhood & Career is now LIVE on Apple and Spotify.

Share with a mama who needs the reminder that her dreams still matter.

🌟NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🌟

This week on The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with the incredible @tatyanaali — actress, artist, advocate, and fellow mama. I met Tatyana at a Black Moms Fair in Dallas earlier this year where she offered me a guest author spot on her blog, Yam House Diaries of @babyyamsquilts. Today, she has also agreed to sit down with me and chat about her experience as a mom balancing motherhood and career and the challenges she faced getting back to work after baby.

We went deep into the real conversations working moms are having behind the scenes:
✨ Finding yourself again after baby
✨ Balancing career ambition with being present
✨ The emotional shifts no one prepares you for
✨ What returning to work actually feels like as a new mom

Tatyana’s honesty, wisdom, and warmth made this one of the most heartfelt episodes yet. If you’ve ever felt torn between the love you have for your baby and the passion you have for your career… this conversation will make you feel so seen.

🎧 Episode 14: How Tatyana Ali Balances Motherhood & Career is now LIVE on Apple and Spotify.

Share with a mama who needs the reminder that her dreams still matter.

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