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Shana Mercer, M.Ed., LPC

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Shana Mercer, M.Ed., LPC

Individual, Family, Couples, Child and Adolescent Counseling - Child and/or Adult Victims of Sexual Abuse Substance Abuse and Anger Management

05/09/2025

A Tribute to My Girls
There was a post shared by one of my daughters and tagged with her sisters a few days ago and it was obvious they were sharing an inside joke. This happens often. I used to feel jealous that I was left out of these moments and then I realized one day (quite a while ago) that I am their mom, not their sister. Then came the crashing realization that I have no idea how it feels to have a sister bond. While I do have biological siblings, I grew up as an only child. According to my kids and husband it shows; whatever that means. lol By the time I was old enough to maintain picture memories, these siblings were adults. I have never been close with them. The bond I witness with my daughters is foreign to me. This saddens me. Not because I don't have a relationship like this but due to a generational family cycle of dysfunction, I'll never have firsthand knowledge of this unique friendship. However, I've been very blessed to watch it unfold all around me.

12/31/2024

2025 is the beginning of my 60’s era. Upon reflection I’ve realized…
My 20’s were sadly mostly chaos and drama.
My 30’s was hustle and bustle.
My 40’s were marked by eliminating toxicity and finding my purpose.
My 50’s brought peace and clarity.
I’m hoping my 60’s will be full of fun and adventure before my body says “heck no” to “watch this”

Happy New Years Eve

06/16/2024

About 3 years ago one of my daughters was so stressed about choosing the song for her wedding daddy/daughter dance. I think I’d listened to at least 15 songs and had liked each one equally. In irritation I said “Just pick one” She replied in matched frustration “This is hard. How did you pick?” She immediately began to apologize “Oh mama, I’m so sorry.” I sat there stunned. Not because in that stressful moment she forgot my dad was killed by a drunk driver when I was twelve, but because it had just dawned on me that that was one decision I never had to make.
I told her to take all the time she needed. When the time came and as I watched her dance with her daddy in that beautiful gown, to the perfect song, I cried happy tears for the love they share and the love I still miss 47 years later. Treasure each moment with your loved ones. Time truly does fly by.

05/07/2024

I’m willing to bet no one has ever settled a conflict while yelling at each other. Attack the problem. Not each other!

06/19/2023

When I was 12 years old I took my first and only vacation with my parents to visit family in Sioux Falls, SD. We were supposed to stop at Yellowstone National Park on the way home. Life happened and my dad said “Don’t worry, sweetheart. I’ll bring you back next year” Three weeks later he was killed by a drunk driver. Yellowstone has been on my bucket list for 46 years. Look who made my dream come true…
photo taken at Natural Bridge

06/01/2023

Ready to see our grands recital!!

12/18/2022

I used to ruminate over hurtful things that were said about me for ages. Now I have a checklist. When someone criticizes me I ask:
#1 What’s their motivation for saying this? If their motivation is self-centered in any way I move on to #2 Has anyone else ever said this about me? Even if their motivation is love and concern and others have told me the same thing, I don’t automatically change myself. #3 Is this something I want to change about myself?
For example, I’ve been told my whole life that I’m too sensitive. This message means my feelings are wrong and my reactions are too much. Some of the people who have told me this really do love and care about me. But being too sensitive also makes me really good at what I do so I’m not willing to change this about myself.
This checklist helps me slow down so I don’t react hastily and say things I’ll regret. It allows me to reflect on my rich experiences and look for patterns in my behaviors. It also enables me to make a rational choice I can live with about who I want to be and how I want to live.

12/10/2022

I often say... Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Send Me to Therapy.
We should try to make our words and actions reflect our true LONGTERM feelings. We can’t unring a bell and we can’t forget what was said. There are no takebacks only fruitless coverups. Choose wisely. As my Gram used to say…” Be careful of the words you speak. Keep them nice and sweet. You never know from day to day which ones you’ll have to eat.”

12/08/2022

It’s the season to be flexible and considerate. Hint hint... don’t be ”that” parent, in-law, great Aunt Bessie etc.
The holidays are meant to be shared. That absolutely includes sharing your adult children and grands. Of course I love it when all 19 of us are together, but I also realize that’s going to be rare and it’s not fair if I pitch a fit because one family can’t make it. Maybe this is easier for me because I’ve been sharing holidays with an ex-spouse for over 30 years. Now, I will say I have been guilty of sending photos of a burdened plate of food to my oldest daughter when she travels to San Antonio for Thanksgiving. All is fair… 🤣 But as parents of adult children we have to remember:
1. They married a wonderful person who comes with their own special traditions. They are trying to blend those rich experiences into blessings for their own family.
2. No one can be in two places at the same time so we can’t wait until the last minute to plan things and then get ruffled if they can’t be with us.
3. If we make the holidays difficult we will be the place they “make an appearance” so they can then go to the fun house/party/get together and stay a while.
4. We had them with us for the holidays a minimum of 18 years already. We also need to remember how our parents and in-laws made us feel and stop the madness.

It’s supposed to be Happy Holidays not Grouchy Guilt a days.

Blessings to all of you and your families this season!

12/07/2022

Empathy and sympathy are polar opposites. Empathy is risky. It requires moving into another person’s experiences and asking “how would I feel if this were happening to me?” It is NOT telling someone how they should feel. Better yet, empathy is asking yourself “when in my life have I experienced those feelings?” And then actually feeling them with the other person. Empathy can be messy. Yet no truer relationship was forged than the one with created through shared emotions.

10/13/2022

Warning: In my feels alert
I spent 21 years in education in one form or another. First as an 8th grade American History teacher and then as a therapist in prison. Though I truly love history (I'm a nerd) it was never really about my passion for all things Civil War. It was about being the "One". The one teacher that a child could trust. The one teacher who wanted to know children, not just measure how much history they had learned. The one teacher who had a open door policy everywhere she went. The one teacher who understood that school was the only place some children feel safe. Mrs. Guidry was that person for me and I've tried to honor her by paying it forward.
I have been contacted recently by two former students who shared with me how I was the "One". I'm in no way tooting my own horn. I was overwhelmed each time by powerful emotions. Honestly, I never believed I was making a difference, which is one of the reasons I changed careers in my 40's.
My point is, stay the course. if you feel the deepest desire to love and help others, don't give up. I may never know how many lives I have touched, just like you can never really count the ripples in the pond. But I'll also never stop throwing a stone to see how far it will skip.
So, a message for all the students I've known: It has been a blessing and an honor to be a part of your story. Be blessed :)

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Beaumont, TX
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Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

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