Counselor Ellice

With the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord this weekend, the Christmas season reaches its beautiful fulfillment. Just as Christ emerged from the Jordan to begin His ministry, we too are called to move forward with renewed purpose.

As we transition out of the liturgical season of Christmas, may we find peace in the truth that the Prince of Peace remains in our hearts through every season.

Transitions can invite various feelings in everyone... the journey is meant to be navigated together... I pray for everyone to hold space for healing, growth, transformation in some areas, and maintenance in other areas... as the Lord wills and desires for each of us this year.

I've been thinking a lot lately about the quiet lessons children teach us — the way they invite us into slowness, presence, and awe.

Even in their earliest moments, they mirror back what we often forget: that being held, seen, and loved in simplicity is enough.

Parenting — or even just being near the smallness of a growing soul — can reshape how we see the world.

One thing I’ve noticed — both in my work and in my own quiet reflections — is how much children teach us about being present.

Their needs are simple, but profound: to be seen, to be safe, to be loved without condition. And those needs don't disappear as we grow older.

In sessions, and in life, I often come back to this truth: healing can happen both in motion, and in stillness.

It’s about being present, even when we’re tired, even when we’re unsure.
And maybe especially when we pause, let go of performance, and simply allow ourselves to be.

Rest isn’t wasted. Slowness isn’t laziness. It also isn’t a reward for having done enough. It’s a foundation for knowing we are already enough. These are the conditions where love deepens, where connection grows roots.

Whether we're tending to a child, someone else we are serving, or our own inner life, presence matters more than perfection. And the quiet often holds more than we think.

There is holiness in the quiet moments, too — when we pause long enough to notice what matters most.

Happy Relaxation Day & the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary... Blessed be God forever...

I've been reflecting a lot lately on what it means to do meaningful work — the kind that not only serves others but also sustains the person offering it.

As a licensed professional clinician, I’ve often held back from sharing much personally, out of caution and respect for boundaries that I take very seriously. But something is shifting for me — and I think it's worth naming.

Authenticity doesn’t always mean disclosure. Sometimes it just means noticing what kinds of work and connections bring peace, ease, and a sense of rightness in the body.
I’m paying attention to that more now — not to exclude anyone, but to honor what helps me show up at my best.

I’ll still be doing my work with deep respect for all the diverse populations I service, as I always have — but I’m also giving myself permission to listen more closely to where I feel called and steady.

Maybe it's the season I’m in — one of softness, change, and deeper listening — but I’m feeling more drawn to the kinds of work that connect both heart and mind.

I don’t have a big announcement — just a quiet note to say: I’m listening inward, and following what feels truly sustaining. It’s a quiet shift, but an important one.