Will you help pick the book cover for my soon-to-be published best-seller? Voting is open until 2/27/25. I know it’s short, but these things have a long run before they are hot off the press. Please let us know your favorite! Joyful Journeys Counseling was opened to support Central Texans with professional mental health care …
Trauma Informed Center Certified
It only took four years, but the founder of JJC finally completed the Trauma Informed Certified application and was certified at the start of 2025. This means our office has skillfully crafted practices and physical space to ensure the highest level of care for our team and clients.

Runner Up Best of Austin 2024: When Not Winning Is Winning
It can be hard to lose. I wonder if you can relate to the idea that it might also be hard to win? Joyful Journeys Counseling went through THREE rounds to finally succumb as second runner up for Best Mental Health Professional 2024 in Austin, TX. Nomination Round First, JJC was nominated in August as …

On Being Loved and Loving
Valentine’s Day is more than a commercialized gimmick. There are evidence-based reasons for celebrating. Lean into the opportunity to boost happy hormones, strengthen social connections, and yield dividends with positive investments. Remember, celebrations do not have to be elaborate to be meaningful. Here are 10+ ways to start this year’s Valentine’s Day with a healthy boost of dopamine.

Good Enough & Grateful
After I took a minute to cool my mitts, I came back and apologized.

Embracing Wonder
Life with my little girl is rich, full, and filled with wonder.