Kindle Counseling

06/04/2025

Wanna find out why I mentioned "Bangin B***y" and "Big Guns Gary" in my latest podcast appearance with Bryan White at Blue Eagle Fitness?
Go to https://www.kindlecounseling.com/blog/pod to watch "Never Hit Goals..."
and follow me on Facebook or on Instagram .counseling

05/20/2025

That task you keep putting off?

Ask yourself honestly:
“Am I ever really going to WANT to do this?”

If the answer is no, then consider this—
NOW might be the best time to just get it done.💡
Putting it off again and again doesn’t make it easier.
In fact, the mental weight of repeatedly putting it off might be MORE difficult...

Also ask yourself:

"How good will it feel to not have this on my to-do list anymore?"
Visualize and truly imagine this good feeling and use it as motivation.

One foot in front of the other...👣
You’re closer to done than you think!

05/11/2025

🌸Wishing a special Happy Mother’s Day to the moms in therapy. You're doing the work, and it matters🌸
So, congrats, mommas! You are creating a better future, one session, one step at a time! Working to better yourself in therapy is an act of strength and a profound investment in yourself and your family. If you are a mother considering therapy, know that you are not alone. Wishing you all a day filled with love, understanding, and self-compassion. ❤️

05/08/2025

Less blame, more gain. Because 'You always...' never ends well!. 💬😅

When someone feels blamed—whether the blame is fair or not—they often react defensively. "I statements" are a way to minimize the sense of blame while taking ownership of one's own feelings and respectfully addressing an issue!✨

05/06/2025

🧠 Therapy isn’t just for crisis mode.

It’s also for:
✨ Gaining clarity
✨ Navigating life changes
✨ Learning healthy coping skills
✨ Processing emotions
✨ Feeling heard and supported

💛 Everyone deserves that space — including YOU.

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute mental health consultation at www.KindleCounseling.com

Tag someone who needs to hear this today. 💬👇

05/05/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health, just like physical health, matters. If you or someone you care about is struggling, schedule a complementary 15-minute consultation at www.KindleCounseling.com Let's talk soon.

03/19/2025

Thank you for having me on your podcast, Bryan! I enjoyed talking with you about therapy!

Bryan White and Melissa Gray discuss the importance of mental health and therapy in managing stress, relationships, and emotional well-being. They explore co...

11/08/2024

Confused about the terminology "Specific learning Disorders" and how it relates to Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia? Follow the American Psychiatric Association's link for great information about this and more!

Specific learning disorders, or learning disabilities, are neurodevelopmental disorders that are typically diagnosed in early school-aged children, although may not be recognized until adulthood.

10/22/2024

I enjoyed speaking about Mental Health at the National Charity League - Star Chapter meeting this evening! I always love sharing mental health knowledge! Thank you Ladies! I look forward to presenting again soon!
National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter

10/21/2024

"ADHD patients treated with stimulants experience a 60% reduction in substance abuse disorders compared to those who were not treated.”

Prescribed stimulant therapy for ADHD in adolescence lowers the risk of later stimulant misuse and does not raise the likelihood of prescription drug misuse more broadly, according to a new study.

10/15/2024

In honor of October being ADHD Awareness Month, I want to share this wonderful article about some of the STRENGTHS related to ADHD. When working with clients to incorporate coping skills to address ADHD struggles, I believe it is important to empower them by identifying their ADHD strengths (e.g., hyperfocus, out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, persistence, and ingenious thinking) as well!

Don't mistake your ADHD strengths for symptoms! They are unique traits and abilities that make you more creative, spontaneous, caring, and energetic than anyone you know. Here are a few of our favorites benefits of ADHD.

10/13/2024

“Considerable overlap exists between dyslexia and ADHD"

ADHD and dyslexia share 174 genes, including 121 previously unidentified ones, and 49 genetic regions, the majority of which are newly discovered.