by bswyers | Oct 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC Abuse or intimate partner violence is about gaining and keeping power and control over a person. It can happen to anyone regardless of race, religion, sexuality, class, age, and gender. Abuse can be physical, psychological, sexual and/or...
by bswyers | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC Since March 2020, the way we do therapy has changed drastically. Gone are the days where you had to drive to the office to sit on the couch and back again. Today you can chat with your counselor via video, which has made accessibility to...
by bswyers | Aug 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC Summer seemed to fly by, and school’s back in session. Getting adjusted to the routine of early mornings, socializing with other students, extracurricular activities, long days, and homework can be a lot – both for students and caretakers....
by bswyers | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC When someone begins counseling the therapist will often ask about relationships with family and what it was like growing up. Some are turned off by that, because they don’t see why it matters or that it doesn’t pertain to the issue...
by bswyers | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC At the end of the intake session I always ask clients “what goals would you like to set for yourself?” Usually there is some form of “I want to change ____ or I want to start doing ____.” This helps me know where you would like to go and how I...
by bswyers | Apr 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC Gun violence is trending in the US. (At the time this blog was written the number was 163.) It seems we can’t go a day without the news reporting on a shooting and hearing about those who were injured or died. This causes us to be worried...