Prosper Counseling

Prosper Counseling Private and confidential counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families.

What experts told us 20 years ago and what the research actually shows now are two very different things.Here is what ch...
04/19/2026

What experts told us 20 years ago and what the research actually shows now are two very different things.

Here is what changed:

1️⃣ Zero screen time under 18 months is now the official American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guideline. The early exception for “educational content” has been removed entirely.

2️⃣ Handheld screen time in infancy is linked to a significantly higher risk of expressive speech delay. Every 30 extra minutes raised the risk by 49%.

3️⃣ Background TV is not harmless. For every hour it is on, babies hear 770 fewer words from the adults around them.

4️⃣ When screens become the default calming tool, the brain stops learning to self-regulate. It starts needing external stimulation to feel settled.

5️⃣ The 2 hour rule has been replaced. The AAP now focuses on content quality and co-experiencing media together, not just the clock.





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What an honor to be invited to the PISD Hope Walk! 🌟Hope Squads from across our district raised awareness for mental hea...
04/19/2026

What an honor to be invited to the PISD Hope Walk! 🌟Hope Squads from across our district raised awareness for mental health and celebrated the well-being of every student and community member.
Say HI 👋 if you were able to stop by the Prosper Counseling table!

Counselor Spotlight!We are so excited and proud to highlight our counselor's lives beyond the therapy room! Katelyn Lee ...
04/15/2026

Counselor Spotlight!

We are so excited and proud to highlight our counselor's lives beyond the therapy room!

Katelyn Lee is a shining star at Prosper Counseling! She has a passion for her work and excels at being dedicated to her clients and the training it takes to be the best for them.

We are proud to announce that she successfully defended her dissertation at the University of North Texas, and she will graduate with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the beginning of May! Congratulations Katelyn!

We hope you enjoy learning more about her and maybe Katelyn is the PERFECT fit for your child!

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Most men were never taught how to process what they feel, only how to suppress it. From a young age, the message is clea...
04/08/2026

Most men were never taught how to process what they feel, only how to suppress it. From a young age, the message is clear:
“Man up.”
“Don’t cry.”
“Handle it yourself.”

So, you learn to push things down - stress, anger, fear, disappointment, and just keep moving. You show up for work. You provide. You stay busy. On the outside, everything looks fine.

But internally, the pressure is building.

It can come out as irritability, burnout, disconnection in relationships, lack of motivation, or just feeling numb.

You don’t have to carry everything alone. You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode, and you don’t have to wait until things fall apart to get support.

Talking to someone doesn’t make you weak. It makes you aware. It makes you intentional. It makes you better.

The experienced professional counselors at Prosper Counseling can help you feel like yourself again, help you break free from feeling stuck, help you learn how to manage stress without shutting down, and help improve communication in your relationships.

We are here for all your life's transitions!

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What happens in the first therapy session? It's not as scary as you think✨❓A few get-to-know-you questions.🤔You share wh...
04/05/2026

What happens in the first therapy session? It's not as scary as you think✨

❓A few get-to-know-you questions.
🤔You share what’s been on your mind (no pressure at all).
⌛Chat about how it works with scheduling, frequency and confidentiality.
💫Talking about what you want, even if you’re not sure yet.
🤞Feeling out if it’s a good match.

❤️You don’t have to share everything on day one.
Just showing up is enough.

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Meet Shannon Dusza! She is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Prosper Counseling.❤️Adults❤️Teens❤️CouplesShannon focus...
04/04/2026

Meet Shannon Dusza! She is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Prosper Counseling.

❤️Adults
❤️Teens
❤️Couples

Shannon focuses on a person-centered approach fostering self-acceptance and empowering clients to embrace change while honoring individual uniqueness. She works to create a collaborative environment with each client to embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and emotional well-being. Shannon hopes each client she interacts with gains a sense of peace through a better understanding of their own strength and how to cope in their environment each day. Clients will work to develop their specific counseling goals and coping strategies through the exploration of their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Shannon envisions each client being able to identify their own worth, resilience and potential.

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Calling all book worms! We love a good read, and we know you will too!We asked a few counselors to share the books and t...
04/01/2026

Calling all book worms! We love a good read, and we know you will too!

We asked a few counselors to share the books and tools they most often recommend to clients—and the results are full of wisdom, healing, and practical strategies!

From understanding grief to strengthening relationships and building resilience, these resources are trusted, research-based, and approachable.

Whether you’re navigating life transitions, mental health challenges, or just looking for personal growth, there’s something here for everyone.

Stay tuned for more valuable resources!

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Ok! This may not pertain to ALL women, but it is undeniable that women experience significant social, emotional, and phy...
04/01/2026

Ok! This may not pertain to ALL women, but it is undeniable that women experience significant social, emotional, and physical changes past age 40.

Here’s the truth most women won’t say out loud...grief, comparison, and getting older in a world that told them life would look different by now is a tough reality.

Here's what we do know!
Identity shifts, roles, self-acceptance, resilience, renewed focus, physical care, energy management and healthy relationships are possible, and we are here to support you!

Our professional counselors are here to help women navigate midlife changes, loss, relationships, and individual social, emotional, and professional needs.

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Registering for summer groups now! Click on the QR code for more information or visit: www.ProsperCounseling.com
03/30/2026

Registering for summer groups now! Click on the QR code for more information or visit: www.ProsperCounseling.com

Brain Rot is not an actual medical diagnosis, but it does affect how the brain functions!❤️Shortening Attention SpanIf y...
03/16/2026

Brain Rot is not an actual medical diagnosis, but it does affect how the brain functions!

❤️Shortening Attention Span
If you're constantly in front of a screen endlessly scrolling without limits, your brain adapts to rapid stimulation. Sitting through something longer than a few seconds becomes impossible.
*Podcasts seem too long
*Books become exhausting
*Conversations become unbearable
*The brain seeks novelty every few seconds!

❤️Mental Fogginess
Noticing that you used to feel mentally shaper and now you do not. A DECLINE in mental clarity.
*Losing train of thought
*Struggling with word retrieval
*Difficulty concentrating
*Unable to focus on immediate task
This is different from ADHD functioning.

❤️Mental & Physical Fatigue
Scrolling may feel like you're resting, but you are not! When you are constantly rewarded with feeling shocked, happy, outraged, amused, or emotionally stimulated in short bursts, your nervous system never gets to calm down.

❤️Increased Anxiety when not Consuming Content
When you're not watching or scrolling, the outside world can feel boring or like you're missing out on something.
The restless urge to check your phone is not random. It's your brain adjusting to the absence of constant stimulation.

❤️Short Term Memory Issues
Short-term memory depends heavily on focused attention. When phones constantly interrupt us with notifications, messages, or content, important information never properly enters or encodes in the memory.

If phone and social media use is affecting work, school, or daily functioning, our professional counselors can help to make a plan to improve daily living!

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102 E 3rd Street
Prosper, TX
75078

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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