Angela Sewell Counseling at The Barn

10/09/2026

Quick!

Name 3 of the best things that happened today!

What was the best tasting thing you ate today?

What was something funny you heard today?

Focusing on positive experiences and positive thoughts can train your brain to naturally pick up on the positive experiences throughout your daily life versus focusing more on the negative experiences.

08/09/2026

There will never be a true replacement for a real live human professional counselor.

Interacting solely with AI Chatbots for mental health treatment can be harmful.

Here is a great article from Brown University about problems presented when using social media and Artificial Intelligence platforms for mental health care:

Researchers at Brown University found that AI chatbots routinely violate core mental health ethics standards, underscoring the need for legal standards and oversight as use of these tools increases.

08/09/2026

This is personal for me, as I have a family of farmers.

You do not have to walk through this alone. Call or text 988 for the Su***de Crisis Lifeline if you are struggling with thoughts of su***de.

🌾 September is Su***de Prevention Month

Farmers are really good at saying, “I’m fine.”

We keep going when we’re exhausted.
We work through the stress.
We worry about the weather, markets, bills, livestock, equipment, land and the future.

We carry things quietly because there’s always another chore that needs to be done.

But you don’t have to carry everything alone.

This September, let’s check on the farmer who seems like they have it all together. Check on your neighbor. Your friend. Your family member. The person who hasn’t been themselves lately.

Ask the question. Listen without judgment. Stay a little longer.

And if you’re the one struggling, please know this: asking for help isn’t weakness. You are more important than the work waiting in the barn or the field.

Your farm can wait.
The chores can wait.
You matter.

If you or someone you know is struggling or thinking about su***de, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. You don’t have to face that moment alone. ❤️

🌾 Look out for each other.

***dePreventionMonth

08/09/2026

“His life mattered. His story still matters. And because of Max, other stories are still being written.”
This Su***de Prevention Month, we honor Max by continuing the work of hope, healing, and making sure no one has to struggle alone. 💚💙
MAXimizing Mental Health is here for you.

06/09/2026

We hope you’re having a relaxing weekend!

Did you know that horses roll as a way to reset and regulate their nervous system?

When rolling, the deep bending of the spine, stretching of the limbs, and shifting of core weight decompress tight muscle groups.

Then comes the Parasympathetic Activation: The final full-body shake helps transition the body from a high-alert sympathetic state ("fight-or-flight") into a calmer parasympathetic state ("rest-and-digest").

Beckham and Zee just arrived home from a long trip and immediately rolled after a long trailer ride.

In what ways do you reset or regulate your nervous system?

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. 🩷