Caren Wharton, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

11/21/2025

Back from the beautiful Adirondack mountains of NY! Had a wonderful week with family and time to rejuvenate so I can better serve my clients!
P.S.
I also got to see some snow!

11/16/2025

11/15/2025

Sometimes symptoms of diagnosis overlap and it can be challenging to decipher what one’s struggles are. With, proper observations, patience and time, a great clinician will be able to correctly diagnose and then appropriately treat 🥰

11/15/2025

11/14/2025

No worries friends! I’ve got ya covered 🥰😘

11/12/2025

🤪😅… what a great sticker!
Self-Care Shirts

11/12/2025

Here’s why self-care is essential for therapists, too:

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🧠 1. Emotional sustainability

Therapists absorb a lot of emotional content from clients. Without intentional self-care, this can lead to emotional fatigue, compassion fatigue, or secondary trauma. Regular self-care helps a therapist stay grounded and emotionally available.

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❤️ 2. Preventing burnout

Listening deeply, holding space for pain, and managing a full caseload can be draining. Self-care provides the recovery time needed to maintain long-term effectiveness and passion for the work.

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⚖️ 3. Modeling healthy behavior

Therapists often encourage clients to practice self-care. Doing it themselves allows them to model authenticity and show that well-being practices are not just theoretical—they’re essential for everyone.

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🪞 4. Maintaining objectivity and presence

A therapist’s self-awareness and clarity directly affect their ability to stay present and attuned to clients. When they are exhausted or emotionally depleted, it’s harder to listen deeply and respond effectively.

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🌱 5. Supporting personal growth

Self-care is not just rest; it’s reflection, learning, creativity, and connection. Engaging in activities that nourish the self helps therapists grow as people—which enhances empathy, insight, and clinical skill.

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🩺 6. Ethical responsibility

Professional codes of ethics (like those from the APA or ACA) emphasize therapist wellness as part of ethical practice. When a therapist is depleted, the quality of care can suffer, so tending to one’s own needs is part of doing no harm.

I’ll be back in the office on Friday, Nov.21st! See ya then! 🥰

11/05/2025

You don’t have to walk alone when working along side me as your counselor!
I offer a safe, supportive space to collaboratively work towards the goals you are looking to achieve! is my style and I am proud to say that I have helped many kids, teens and adults through some difficult challenges. If you or someone you know could benefit from having someone to “walk with”, send them my way! 🥰

11/05/2025

For whoever needs one today! ((Hugs))🥰