The Delightful Counselor, Hickory, NC Videos

It took me hours to make a 15 second video! And my best take was more like 33 seconds lol 

That’s why I am sharing with you here my introduction! Hey there, I’m Shauna and I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Currenlty I service NC, FL, SC. 

I work with people on the perinatal mental health spectrum from infertility, pregnancy, and birth to work with the mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and postpartum woes. 👉🏽But Also… I work with people who just want to tackle those emotional needs stemming from childhood that went unmet. You know, like the feeling of being seen, heard, and accepted for who you are and the ability to gain deep insight about oneself 😉. 

Yes, I am not accepting new clients, AND I am offering many different ways to access services with me! 

I’m excited to be here and offer an amazing space!
#nctherapist #lcmhc #maternalmentalhealth #momlife #reparentingyourself #reparenting #infertilitytherapist

Self Care is Powerful
In 2024 let’s reclaim our power 🔋 like our desire to reclaim our time ⏰. How? By taking care of ourselves. Like seriously taking the time to get to know you, and then nurturing the soul you find. You do this by: 🛁 Going beyond warm baths 🩻 Seriously taking care of yourself (mind, body, spirit) 🧘‍♀️ Radically accepting who you are Don’t worry this isn’t something that comes natural to anyone! A therapist that vibes well with you can help! Let me know in the comments how you plan to take care of yourself.

Sometimes we get so focused on what others expect of us, we completely cast out what we expect of ourselves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've cried many times when I couldn't be what was expected of me. It wasn't even what I wanted for myself. I was crushed and overwhelmed with the pressure of it all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But, the more I remind myself of the expectations that mattered the most. I was able to release the pressure. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That is why it is important for you to set realistic expectations and live up to the standards you set for yourself. SO you can relieve overwhelm and carve out your own happiness.

Say it with me: You cannot pour from an empty cup! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What this means is that you have to take of yourself, preferable first, before you start pouring into other people.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What does this look like?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It looks like, setting some devotional time aside. It means painting your nails, it means, taking a walk when you can. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It means reading that book, and asking for that foot massage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It means meeting your needs! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .

Has this ever happened to you?...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You step out to pick up something real quick and you start to noticed how packed it is... and then anxiety sets in. It happens to me ALL THE TIME.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In those moments I try to take a big deep breath and try to ground myself. But if it’s too overwhelming, I’ll leave and perhaps return later. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes it’s best to not fight against the grain and persevere your peace⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .

Say what now?!? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Valid but not always valid? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How can this be?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'll explain. Our feelings are like the physiological representations of our thoughts. But we know that what we think isn't always steeped in facts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If our thoughts influence our feelings, then that means, sometimes what we feel, matches our thoughts, but may not necessarily match the facts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our feelings are meant to protect and guide our survival, but sometimes we receive messages so quickly that our wires get a little crossed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So know this, you are allowed to feel how you feel but when the moment passes it's okay to return and re-examine those feelings to see if something different is there. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #healing #healingjourney #mentalwellness #bewell #selfhealingjourney #maternalmentalhealth #therapyforblackgirls #healthyhappylife #brainspottingtherapy #mindbody #mindbodygram #mentalhealthwarrior #mindandbody #nourishyourself #healthymindset #NCmom #NCtherapist #parentmentalhealth #momsmentalhealth #motheringittogether #anxiousmama #anxiousmommy #brainspotting #motherhoodcommunity #blackmothersmatter ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #perinatalmentalhealth #blackmaternalmentalhealth #blackmaternalhealth #momsmentalhealth #therapisttalks

There is nothing like having a place dedicated specifically for you and your emotional wellbeing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A place where you get to process tough emotions, while also learning about who you are in the moment. I intend on sharing some easy tips to get there. But, for now, I'd like you to know the link in the bio is another place where you can go to learn about me, and Delightful Consulting and Therapeutics. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ See you there. Link in the bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .

I know you need to hear this! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unsolicited advice is probably one of the most annoying things that come up in the perinatal journey. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's the: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Oh you have to limit the screen time." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ or ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "You should be eating more fruits and vegetables" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ or even ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Don't hold that baby too long, they'll get too used to it." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Most of the time you just need a place to talk and release everything that's happening and here comes someone ready to jump to all the answers. They probably arent even listening. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's a response to the advice you get that you don't want. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mmmmkay that's nice. Thanks for that. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't let other people's need for perfection disrupt your day! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What's the most annoying unsolicited advice you've ever received?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #healing #healingjourney #mentalwellness #bewell #selfhealingjourney #maternalmentalhealth #therapyforblackgirls #healthyhappylife #brainspottingtherapy #mindbody #mindbodygram #mentalhealthwarrior #mindandbody #nourishyourself #healthymindset #NCmom #NCtherapist