Phil McClelland MDiv, MA, LPCC-S, NCC, ACS- My Integrity Counseling Does this describe you or someone you care about and love? You have an engine revving inside of you that doesn’t know how to stop. You think that spinning five or more metaphorical plates at the same time is a slow day. You have things […]
Maya sat quietly on the couch in her therapist’s office, her shoulders slightly slumped and her eyes tired.- “I don’t know what’s wrong with me,” she said softly. “Some days I just feel… exhausted. Like everything is too much. I don’t want to talk to anyone. I just shut down.” Her therapist nodded gently.-“Nothing […]
When life feels heavy, overwhelming, or confusing, many people look for community. Sometimes that community is a church group, a Facebook group, a peer‑led support circle, or a therapist‑led therapy group. All of these spaces offer connection — but they are not the same, and the type of group you choose can dramatically shape your […]
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that makes it hard for people to focus, stay still, and control their impulses. People with ADHD might daydream a lot, have trouble paying attention, fidget, or act without thinking. It’s not just about being distracted or hyper; ADHD can affect how someone thinks, learns, and handles everyday tasks. […]
A recent study from Sentio University found that nearly half of people experiencing mental health challenges are turning to AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, for support. AI can be helpful for structured interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and self-regulation strategies. Apps that guide breathing exercises, track moods, or even offer scripted relationship advice can provide useful tools […]
An Open Letter to the Ones Who Feel It in Their Bodies I’m not going to pretend this is fine. When the U.S. escalates into another war, it does something to people. It’s destabilizing. It’s enraging. It’s exhausting. And for a lot of us—especially those who already know what it’s like to feel unprotected by […]
Why Do Relationships Trigger Me So Much? (And What It Actually Means) If you’ve ever found yourself thinking: 💠 Why do I get so overwhelmed in relationships? 💠 Why do small things feel like a big deal? 💠 Why do I either shut down or spiral? You’re not dramatic.You’re not “too much.” And you’re definitely not broken. — A lot […]
When Trauma Doesn’t Look Like Trauma: Signs of Complex PTSD (CPTSD) A lot of people think trauma has to look dramatic to count.Like one big, obvious, life-altering moment.Something everyone would immediately agree was traumatic. And yes—those experiences absolutely exist. But a lot of trauma doesn’t look like that at all. Sometimes it looks like what you had […]
What Are Emotional Flashbacks? (And Why Do They Feel So Intense?) You know that moment where something small happens— and suddenly it doesn’t feel real small anymore? Yeah. That. — If you read my last two posts and felt called out a little? Well then, this is the post that explains why your reactions feel so intense […]
Trans people existing shouldn’t be controversial. And yet… here the fuck we are. International Transgender Day of Visibility isn’t about asking for permission to exist—it’s about refusing to disappear. 🤍 It started in 2009—not as a reaction to tragedy, but as a deliberate shift toward celebration. Toward visibility that isn’t rooted in grief or loss, but in presence. In aliveness. In […]
