Happiest Place on Earth
Life can be overwhelming. No, life is overwhelming. When you think of the “Happiest Place on Earth”, what do you think of?
So, what Exactly is EMDR?
Maybe you’ve heard about EMDR from a friend or you were recommended to do it by your therapist. You hear it’s the “gold standard for the treatment of trauma” but don’t understand how, or maybe you’re even scared to do it.
Boundaries
Boundaries are helpful in avoiding burnout, reducing resentment, and establishing life balance. Easy steps to help set boundaries.
Getting to Know Me – RB
My name is Rebecca. I am a Counseling Intern at Grow Psychological in Leawood, KS.
I was raised in a suburb of Kansas City, in a Deaf family. I am a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA) and American Sign Language (ASL) was my first language.
I graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Science and a Minor in Psychology. I am currently attending Walden University for a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and after graduation, I will receive my license as an LPC in the state of Kansas.
My passions include anything and everything Disney, advocating and spreading awareness for those with chronic illness, and working with children and teens. I am one of few practicing counselors in the Kansas City area who provide counseling in ASL, and I am proud to be able to serve the Deaf community in this capacity. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2018. I believe this has given me significant insight into the world of chronic illness.
As an intern, I am shaping and forming my theoretical orientation. At this time, I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) techniques in counseling. My services are offered at a significantly reduced rate of $35.
Book a free 15-minute consultation with me today to explore what counseling may look like for you.
Meet the Author
From a young age, I have known that I wanted to help others find peace through healing. As an intern at Grow Psychological, I am putting the skills and knowledge I have built over the past few years into practice. I am fluent in American Sign Language, so my services are offered in English and ASL. I have personal experience with chronic illnesses, disabilities, children, and adults
Why Asian America and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Matters
We want to believe we hold no biases. But the truth is we hold stereotypes about others. And if we want to change that we first need to acknowledge the stories we tell ourselves about people different from us. Those from different social economic statuses. Different cultural groups. Different skin colors.
5 Coping Skills to Ease Anxiety
Anxiety can be a challenging condition to deal with, and it can make everyday life feel overwhelming. However, there are several strategies and techniques that can help manage anxiety and make it more manageable.
25 Things to do Instead of Drink (or any Habit that’s Harmful for you)
A to-do list of things to distract you from a habit that is harmful for you.
Be The Person Who Works Through Trauma. Not the Person Who Enables it.
We can’t help what happened to us. But we can control how we choose to
respond to it.
Newly Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness
When it all started, I was healthy. “Healthy” is a positive term, right? Who knew being an “otherwise healthy female in my early twenties” would put me at risk of something that would forever change my life.
Concerning Behavior vs. Typical Behavior: How to tell if your child may need extra support
How to tell if your child may need extra support. Understanding a child’s behavior can sometimes be tricky. You may ask yourself if the concerning behavior is developmentally appropriate or if there are underlying issues that are being expressed by this behavior. But how does one tell?
What Would Our World Look Like?
If we showed each other grace, compassion, and understanding.
Instead of judging one another?
The Importance of Quality Time With Your Little Ones
Taking interest in the subjects that matter to our children is how a bond is formed in a parent-child relationship. Regardless of how insignificant the subject might appear to us.
Buy Yourself the Dang Flowers!
A little self-care goes a long way! 11 tips on how to practice loving yourself first.
Where’s My Village?
A Mom’s and Temporary Licensed Professional Counselor’s Thoughts on Mental Health
The Process of Resolving Trauma with Therapy
So you might be ready to talk about what happened… Here’s a guide to how to start therapy and what to expect in the process.
Wintertime SADness
During the darker seasons, many people begin to notice a lack of energy, changes in sleep patterns, an increase in anxiety, a creeping sadness, a decreased desire for social interactions, and perhaps a nagging feeling of overall “blegh”.
Transforming Grief and Loss
We all experience loss in our lives. So how do we deal with grief and loss? This article describes the 11 principals of transformation.
The Importance of Validation
Validation is letting the other person know that you hear them by affirming their thoughts, feelings, or experience. Validation is not saying that they are right, wrong, or anything else. It allows the other person to feel that their lived experience is accepted.
New Talk Therapy Center in Kansas City, Now Open
New Therapy Center NOW OPEN in Kansas City. Grow Psychological offers psychological evaluations, and specialized talk therapy support in an easy access location. Our team is a powerhouse of experience and care…
New Mental Health & Wellness Center in Kansas City
Kansas City is welcoming it’s newest Mental Health and Wellness Center to Leawood, Kansas.
Grow Psychological, is set to open doors mid September of 2022, offering counseling, therapy, wellness, and psychological services.