Kinetic Counseling,LLC. Shena Duprez, LPC

02/19/2026

As parents of tweens and teens, we can get caught up in grades, sports, popularity, and performance. But at the end of the day, most of us aren’t just trying to raise successful kids — we’re trying to raise good humans.

Honest.
Kind when it’s not easy.
Willing to apologize.
Brave enough to include the one standing alone.

In a world that often rewards loudness and comparison, teaching empathy, accountability, and quiet integrity takes intention.

Here’s the hard truth: kids don’t learn kindness from lectures. They learn it from what we model.
• How we talk about others.
• How we handle conflict.
• How we admit when we’re wrong.
• How we treat people who can’t offer us anything in return.

Raising teens is messy. They will get it wrong sometimes. That doesn’t mean you are failing — it means they are learning. Our job isn’t to create perfect kids. It’s to coach them through mistakes and help them build character in the process.

If you’re in the thick of parenting right now, keep going. The seeds you’re planting — empathy, responsibility, courage — grow slowly, but they matter deeply.

The world doesn’t just need high achievers.
It needs good humans.

02/11/2026

I will be out of the office from February 12th through February 16th and will return on February 17th at 9:00 a.m.

If you or a loved one need support during this time, please know that help is available. You can call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, or contact my crisis line at (814) 258-4380. If this is an emergency, please call 911 immediately.

As we move through this season, I hope you’re able to take a moment to enjoy the gift of a long weekend, a little extra rest, and the subtle signs that warmer, brighter days are on the horizon. Spring is coming, and with it, new energy and fresh beginnings.

I look forward to reconnecting when I return.

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02/02/2026

Scheduling Update:

At this time, I am scheduling new patients approximately 4–6 weeks out. Your care and well-being are truly important to me, and I appreciate your patience as I work to support each person thoughtfully and fully.

If you’d like to be added to the waitlist or have questions, please feel free to call or text 814-258-4380 and leave a message. I will get back to you as soon as I’m able.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support, please call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline—help is available 24/7.

Thank you for trusting me with your care.

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01/27/2026

With the extreme cold we’re experiencing, please take extra care if you’re heading out. Your safety matters. 🤍

Telehealth is always an option, and I’m more than happy to switch sessions if being out in this weather is not necessary. Please reach out if you’d prefer telehealth at any point this week.

As a reminder, if you or someone you love is in crisis, support is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.

Stay warm and stay safe❄️

01/25/2026

❄️ Snow Day Notice ❄️
Due to today’s snowfall, Kinetics Counseling will be closed tomorrow to ensure everyone’s safety.

While snow can slow us down, it also invites us to pause—notice the quiet, find beauty in the stillness, and maybe even a little joy in the unexpected change of pace. ❄️🤍

Stay safe, stay warm, and take a moment to enjoy the magic of the snow.

❄️💜❄️,
Shena

01/06/2026

As I step into this new year, I’m feeling deeply grateful for the time spent recharging during some time off over the holidays. Rest, reflection, and connection are such important parts of showing up fully—for ourselves and for those we support.

I’m returning feeling refreshed, motivated, and truly excited for the year ahead. This coming year holds new opportunities for growth, healing, and meaningful work, and I’m honored to continue walking alongside of all of you.

Messages and phone calls are now being returned, and I appreciate everyone’s patience during the holiday break.

12/27/2025

I will be out of the office from December 29 through January 2 as I take time to rest and reset. All messages will be returned once I am back in the office.

If you need support during this time, please know help is available. You can call or text 988, or reach my crisis line at (814) 258-4380. If this is an emergency, please call 911.

As we welcome the New Year, I want to wish you and your family a happy, healthy New Year. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey—may the year ahead bring healing, strength, and moments of peace. 🤍

11/04/2025

Hey all!
The office will be closed November 5th at 4pm and returning November 12th at 9:00 am. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you are in a mental health crisis.

I will be responding to all scheduling calls when I return to the office. I do currently have a small waiting list. Please remember I am only person working the office, I can respond much more efficiently to text messages or emails.

If you are having a medical emergency call 911 and if you are in immediate mental health crisis call 988

09/08/2025

Life moves in seasons—sometimes full of energy and growth, other times calling for rest, reflection, or change. Transitions can feel overwhelming, but they’re also opportunities for renewal.

✨ Here are a few tips for handling life transitions with care:

Acknowledge Your Feelings – Change can bring excitement, fear, or grief. Naming your emotions helps you process them.

Stay Grounded in Routine – Small daily practices (like journaling, walking, or mindful breathing) provide stability during uncertain times.

Seek Support – Talk with trusted friends, family, or a counselor. You don’t have to move through change alone.

Focus on What You Can Control – Shift your energy to the choices and actions within your reach.

Be Patient With Yourself – Growth takes time, just as each season unfolds in its own rhythm.

🌿 Remember: every transition holds the possibility of renewal. Trust the process, and allow yourself space to grow.

If your life is changing faster than you can keep up with, call and schedule your appointment today to start your new season with patience and control.

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08/20/2025

If you haven’t started the endless activity calendar, sleep training, picking out the outfits for the week. No need to worry we do not all parent the same and there is no manual and no such thing as perfection

The first day of school isn’t just about sharpened pencils and new backpacks—it’s about fresh beginnings, growth, and courage.

For students (and parents) feeling those first-day jitters, here are a few simple coping skills to carry with you:

🌬 Deep Breathing – Take a slow breath in through your nose, hold, and exhale. Repeat to calm nerves.

-Positive Self-Talk – Remind yourself: “I am ready. I am capable. I can do this.”

-Grounding Trick – Notice 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste.

-Connection – Smile, say hello, or ask someone a question—it helps ease anxiety and build confidence.
-Small Goals – Focus on getting through one class, one conversation, or one task at a time.

This school year is a fresh chapter full of opportunity. Take it one step at a time—you’ve got this! 🌟

08/06/2025

I can't believe we are already here! Back to school time is right around the corner.

Students both big and small grown before our eyes. For some growth may have come in inches and others growth in skills. Summer is a time where children can grow and learn all the things that cannot be taught in school.

I encourage you to help transition students back to school by keeping yourself a routine/checklist. By mentally preparing yourself you are also mentally preparing students all over to get ready for a brand year!

Kinetic Counseling is eager for a new year! Parents if you need some support in parenting through the school year, reach out and schedule an appointment.

07/24/2025

Vacations shouldn't mean escaping the day to day of work or life if you are engaging in a life that you find purpose in. Finding purpose in your life at each season of life can feel challenging on some days and down right impossible on others, but keeping yourself in check and your self care at the forefront is crucial to finding purpose and happiness.

Vacations should be about resetting yourself, filling yourself, and finding peace. Some of us feel the need to work away our memories and not take the time to pause and soak in the moments we are living in. I encourage you to take the mental health day, vacation, or staycation to really find some time of peace.

I will be indulging myself in some time of peace and the office will be closed from noon on 7-25-25 and re open Monday August 3, 2025. I will be gearing up to add some extra hours on Friday's this year!

Thank you for continued support!

As always my crisis line remains open to you 24/7 814-258-4380 and you can always utilize 988 if my number is not handy :)