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Holidays can be joyful, but often bring heightened emotions and family tensions. Forward Counseling offers tips for navigating these challenges.
Learn about effective communication, setting healthy boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and recognizing family patterns.
Discover how to handle difficult conversations, manage stress, and create a more peaceful holiday experience.
Read MoreAre you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or struggling to focus? Neurofeedback may be the key to unlocking your full potential.
Heather Brooke, LPC, one of our Forward Counseling Jackson providers, shares her personal journey of healing and growth through Neurofeedback.
As a licensed professional counselor, life coach, and neurofeedback specialist, Heather has dedicated her career to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve lasting well-being.
Read MoreReady to optimize your brain function and improve your quality of life?
Krystle Smith, a certified LENS Neurofeedback technician, offers a science-backed approach to addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. By gently stimulating your brainwaves, LENS can help you reduce stress, enhance focus, and overcome the debilitating effects of trauma.
Read MoreStep into the “Haunted House of the Mind.” Each room holds memories, doubts, and anxieties that linger like ghosts. Therapy can guide you through this maze, helping you face fears and turn dark spaces into places of peace. With Forward Counseling services like therapy, Neurofeedback, life coaching, and family support, reclaim control over your mind. Embrace growth and let us help light your path to inner calm.
Read MoreRyan Pepperman, a seasoned mental health professional with a bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas and an Ed.S. from Middle Tennessee State University, is now a provider at Forward Counseling. With experience as a school counselor in Tennessee and a global perspective, he aims to help individuals achieve their optimal well-being.
Read MoreForward Counseling highlights the significance of Suicide Prevention Month in raising awareness, combating stigma, and fostering support for those struggling with mental health issues.
Read MoreEmily Newbury is a PsyD, LPC-MHSP (temp) and she has been a therapist for about five years.
It often feels like life gets more complicated as you move into adulthood. It can feel impossible to cope with the daily demands: work, school, relationships, food, family, friends, and self-care. It’s hard to juggle it all.
With these, Emily can help you manage the chaos and create calm. She specializes in working with young adults who are in transition and who struggle with disordered eating, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and trauma. Perfectionism and inner critics make things worse, deepening depression, ramping up anxiety, and complicating our relationship with food and our bodies.
Can you relate?
She offers therapy specifically for college students, young adults, and early career professionals. Emily will help you break free from living in chronic stress mode by understanding the mind-body connection and collecting body-based regulation tools to create a sense of safety. You will work hand-in-hand with Emily through your concerns together and quiet that loud inner voice that says, “I’m not enough.”
Emily's job is to establish a calming, anchoring, non-judgmental presence while you face difficult situations and move into adulthood. As a trained psychologist, she has worked with college students and emerging adults for almost a decade. She is passionate about helping burned-out folks feel more connected!
Feeling overwhelmed by social anxiety in college? Don't worry, you're not alone! This comprehensive guide offers practical tips to help you build confidence, connect with others, and navigate social situations with ease. Learn how to manage anxiety, start conversations, and find supportive resources. Discover strategies to overcome public speaking fear and embrace your unique personality. With these tools, you can level up your social life and make the most of your college experience.
Read MoreAt Forward Counseling, we believe grief is a complex journey that can profoundly affect every aspect of your life. Many people experience hidden struggles with it while feeling isolated and misunderstood. As we mark National Grief Awareness Day, let’s remember that grief is a natural part of life, and it’s okay to feel whatever emotions you’re experiencing. Seeking support and understanding can help you navigate this difficult time.
Read MoreShae Pugliese, a therapist at Forward Counseling, prioritizes building strong connections with clients. She acknowledges the difficulty of finding a therapist and emphasizes creating a safe space for healing. Her techniques include trauma-informed care and mind-body practices to help clients move beyond coping and achieve their goals.
Read More🧠💪 Did you know your body holds onto unprocessed feelings?
Each part tells a story, from grief in your lungs to fear in your abdomen.
In this article, let us learn to listen to our body and heal holistically.
Read MoreUnlock the power of creative expression in our transformative group on Reflections on Pride: An Arts-Based Process Group for LGBTQIA+ Individuals with Dr. Katherine Brown, LPC-MHSP! 🏳️🌈🎨🎭
If you identify yourself as queer and have been battling anxiety and seeking a breakthrough, this group is designed to empower you. Through various artistic activities like painting, sketching, sculpting, and more, you'll gain a deeper emotional experience and a tangible representation of your emotions. Our de-centered approach puts you in the driver's seat, making you the expert in your life and self-expression. No artistic talent is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore. Join us for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and shared growth. ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜
To secure your spot and schedule a pre-screening session, reach out to Katherine Brown at officemanager@forwardcounseling.com or katherinebrown@forwardcounseling.com, or call 901-930-7397.
🏳️🌈🎨 Adult Group (Five Sessions) 🏳️🌈🎨
🏢 Place: Poplar Location (4646 Poplar Ave., #302)
📅 Dates: Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, & August 7
⏲️ Time: 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Age Requirement: 18 years old and above
Payment: $55 (self-pay) or insurance is accepted!
Modern fatherhood has moved away from the traditional breadwinner role to embrace shared responsibility, emotional connection, and active parenting. Remote work allows for greater involvement, and this excerpt celebrates all fathers while acknowledging their challenges. It emphasizes the importance of mental health, highlighting therapy as a tool to manage stress, navigate difficulties, and be more present for their families. By prioritizing well-being, building connections, and seeking support, dads can flourish in their rewarding, yet demanding role.
Read MoreDoes negative self-talk or life changes bring you down?
Therapy can help! Joshua Dotter, LMSW at Forward Counseling, uses various techniques to help clients understand themselves and their experiences.
Build trust, safety, and self-compassion in a non-judgmental environment.
Develop strengths, set goals, and navigate challenges to increase fulfillment in life.
Read MoreForward Counseling joins in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May! Let’s take a moment to build resilience, set boundaries for better mental health, and explore how to bounce back from challenges, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and protect your well-being. It also highlights the importance of seeking professional support from therapists or counselors. Forward Counseling can help!
Read MoreThe power of gratitude on Mother's Day emphasizes that it's not about grand gestures but cherishing the little moments and expressing appreciation for a mother's unwavering support. This also elaborates that gratitude strengthens bonds, boosts happiness, and has scientific backing for its positive effects.
Read MoreSeeking a path to self-discovery and inner peace? Quinlan Rhodes, a mental health counselor at Forward Counseling, tailors her approach using creative techniques like art therapy and meditation to help clients achieve their goals and cultivate fulfilling lives.
Read MoreStressed & stuck? Take control! Learn how life coaches can help you set goals & find balance in different areas of your life. Get started today!
Read MoreIs your relationship missing the spark it once had? Are family conflicts causing tension in your home? You're not alone. Forward Counseling can help!
This article explores how marriage and family therapy can strengthen your connections and create a happier, healthier life for you and your loved ones. We'll delve into the specific issues therapy can address, the therapeutic process, and the amazing benefits you can expect.
Ready to rekindle the flame? Let's dive in!
Read MoreScience shows petting a furry (or feathery) friend can reduce stress and boost happiness! Owning a pet creates a comforting routine and can even help you get more exercise. Studies say all pets, from cats and dogs to birds and fish, can benefit your mental health. Find a pet that fits your lifestyle and unlock the emotional well-being benefits of pet ownership!
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