Just being a listener is powerful. Depending on the person who needs listened to and the situation, listening can be the only thing needed to help somebody. We're bombarded with messages about listening and responding in a particular way. That we must follow A, B, and C or we aren't being effective or that we … Continue reading Just Listen: Don’t worry about giving someone the perfect piece of advice
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Are You Ready for Change? I’m Ready to Help
Shannon Mick, NCC, LPC Coffee, set, go! I'm ready to help you tackle change. I help people: Learn how to manage worry and anxiety. Better regulate emotions. Work through trauma, so they can feel more like themselves. Establish healthy eating and exercise habits. Acknowledge body image issues and work on them. Identify faulty thinking and … Continue reading Are You Ready for Change? I’m Ready to Help
Session Framework: What our sessions might look like
Initial session Introduce myself and give a little information on my credentials. Check your valid photo ID to verify that you are who you say you are. Review the In Case of Emergency plan. I'll also review who your emergency contact is with you and jot down your current location address. Review the housekeeping paperwork … Continue reading Session Framework: What our sessions might look like
What People Think Therapy is vs What it Actually is
What people think it is: • Talking to a therapist about problems. What it actually is: • Talking to a therapist about problems. • Making changes to thoughts and behaviors. • Psychoeducation. • Building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. • Between session work. • Learning and practicing coping strategies. • Working on becoming less … Continue reading What People Think Therapy is vs What it Actually is
Myths You Need to Know about Online Mental Health Care
Myths about online mental health care Here are 5 myths about online mental health care. Telemental health is too new It has actually been around for several years. Telemental health is only for the underserved and those who live in rural areas Anyone can use telemental health. It saves travel time, gas money, and can … Continue reading Myths You Need to Know about Online Mental Health Care
About Person-Centered Perspective in Counseling
I use the person-centered perspective when working with clients because it is so important to keep WHO that person is in mind when helping them figure out what they need and how to reach their goals. A person needs an empowering environment, meaningful relationships, a champion for change, proper facilitation and coordination, and agreed achievements … Continue reading About Person-Centered Perspective in Counseling
How My Pennsylvania Teletherapy Private Practice got Started
Getting started in agencies Since 2011, I worked as a counselor in higher level of care agencies. A ton professional growth occurred during those years. I taught clients how to effectively cope, apply therapeutic strategies, and believe in their own strengths. Days ranged from 8 to 16 hours long. One agency didn't allow for breaks, … Continue reading How My Pennsylvania Teletherapy Private Practice got Started
What National Certified Counselor (NCC) Means to Potential Clients
Counselors can have multiple letters or credentials behind their name. One that most people are familiar with is Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Counselors can be board certified, have a certificate in a specialty (addiction, marriage and family therapy, anxiety...) and treatment method (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focus Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy...). In this article, I'm … Continue reading What National Certified Counselor (NCC) Means to Potential Clients
How to Get Through the Day When the World Seems to be Falling Apart
These 13 tips are specific to living through a pandemic (COVID-19) where there are multiple tragic events and crisis occurring at once on a worldwide scale. A brief overview of the destruction that COVID-19 has caused • People are ill and dying from a virus. • People are socially isolated from family and friends. • … Continue reading How to Get Through the Day When the World Seems to be Falling Apart
The Value of Seeing a Therapist: What does your therapist do when they’re not in session?
More about therapy 4 FAQ About Shannon's Counseling Services What Happens if I Don't Know What to Talk about in Therapy? Mental Health Therapy: What people think it is vs what it actually is Are You Feeling Anxious about Going to Counseling? Online Counseling Can Help How to Get the Most Out of Counseling Do … Continue reading The Value of Seeing a Therapist: What does your therapist do when they’re not in session?