12 signs you might be autistic
Have you ever wondered whether you could possibly be autistic? Autism spectrum disorder (often referred to as “autism”) is a neurological...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Jul 12
- 1 min
Is depression a disability?
In many cases, yes, depression can be considered a disability. According to Section 12102(1)(A) of the , a person can be disabled if they...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Rumination: What It Is and How to Stop...
Rumination involves obsessively thinking about negative experiences and feelings. Some people replay events that occurred in the past,...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Jun 15
- 2 min
3 Ways to Set Boundaries
You may have heard about the benefits of setting boundaries with family, friends, and coworkers—by communicating your needs and wants,...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- May 31
- 1 min
3 Tips for Starting a Self-Care Routine
You’ve probably heard of “self-care Sunday,” a recent trend that involves devoting one day a week to nourishing your mind and body....
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 1 min
How do you deal? a discussion concerning sexual trauma experienced in childhood…
Listen to Angela and Toni discussing how they shatter the shame and silence that surrounds child sexual abuse:...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 2 min
3 ways therapy helps you address anxiety
Millions of people deal with stress and anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it’s a result of phobias, depressions, or post-traumatic...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 4 min
Being alone and learning to self-soothe.
What self-soothing means and 9 ways to do it Living with depression | by blurt team It might not be a concept we’re familiar with nor...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 1 min
Is your child going off to college?
A professor offers advice — the top 5 questions she gets from parents about their kids going off to college: http://bit.ly/college-questi...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 1 min
Do you have “urgency”?
“You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 1 min
Is your young adult child at risk for an eating disorder?
Pressure to do well in college mixed with existing mental health issues creates the “perfect storm” for eating disorders....
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 1 min
chronic stress… think it doesn’t affect you?
Chronic stress can dampen your outlook, but can it harm you physically, too? http://bit.ly/harmingstress
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 1 min
Small ways to improve your life every day…
“Little changes make big differences.” You probably hear it all the time, but can be SO true! http://bit.ly/7littlechanges
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 2 min
Do you have persistent disruptions in the way you eat?
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDA Week), which takes place during the week of February 21 – 27th 2022, is an annual campaign...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 2 min
Hypnotherapy and telehealth – does it work?
Hypnosis has to be one of the most misunderstood mental health treatments hands down. The myths surrounding this treatment stem from the...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 2 min
4 subtle signs of trauma: when you may be dealing with more than you think
When you think about someone experiencing trauma, incidents such as a violent or sexual assault or a terrible car accident might come to...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 2 min
When is it time for an intervention?
Watching a loved-one self-destruct and feeling helpless to stop them can feel devastating, particularly when that person is in complete...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 2 min
What is gender dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria, formerly known as gender identity disorder, describes intense and persistent feelings of identifying with another...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 1 min
Can counseling really help with ptsd? musician john mayer thinks so…
The singer’s foundation plans to focus on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and also incorporate meeting the emerging needs of...
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A. Whitney Shea, MA, LPC, TLMHC
- Dec 29, 2023
- 2 min
Mental health effects of covid on teachers
The covid pandemic disrupted the lives of everyone on the globe. but without question, certain professions got hit the hardest. Teachers...
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