McCarthy Counseling and Consulting

01/07/2026

✨ What is EMDR & How Can It Help with PTSD? ✨

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused therapy that helps your brain process distressing memories safely. It’s not about reliving trauma — it’s about retraining your brain to reduce the emotional charge of painful experiences.

Here’s how EMDR can help:

Reduce trauma-related distress: Memories that once triggered intense fear, shame, or sadness can become easier to think about.

Improve emotional regulation: EMDR can help your nervous system respond more calmly to triggers.

Increase coping and resilience: Many people notice improved confidence, sleep, and daily functioning.

Address past experiences without reliving them: EMDR helps your brain integrate traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming.

For those with PTSD, EMDR can be a powerful tool to heal the past while feeling safe in the present. 💛

If you’ve experienced trauma, EMDR may be a therapy worth exploring with a trained professional.

— Kentucky Trauma Therapists

01/02/2026

What OCD is and what it is not.

✨ OCD: Myths vs. Reality ✨

OCD is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions — and those misunderstandings can create shame and silence.

Let’s clear a few things up:

❌ OCD is not just being organized or liking things neat
❌ Intrusive thoughts are not desires or intentions
❌ OCD doesn’t show up as “one type” of fear

✅ OCD attacks what you care about most
✅ Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and distressing
✅ Reassurance may feel helpful short-term, but often strengthens the OCD cycle
✅ Learning to tolerate uncertainty is part of healing

If you or someone you love struggles with OCD, please know this:
You are not your thoughts. And you are not alone.

Save this. Share this. Stigma decreases when understanding increases. 💛

— Kentucky Trauma Therapists

01/01/2026

✨ Cheers to surviving this year ✨

This year may have been heavy. Painful. Overwhelming at times. But here you are — still standing. Still showing up for yourself. Still surviving.

For some, “celebration” doesn’t look like fireworks and parties — it looks like:

Taking care of yourself when you could have given up

Making it through a day that felt impossible

Showing up to therapy, to work, to life — one small step at a time

Survival is strength. Healing is courage. And sometimes, simply making it through deserves recognition.

So tonight, no matter how you celebrate, honor yourself. Honor your resilience. Honor every step you took to get here. 💛

You survived this year. That matters.

— Kentucky Trauma Therapists

12/31/2025

See ya’ll on January 5th!!

*UPDATED*
Holiday Schedule
*closed on weekends as usual

Youre welcome to still call and leave messages, but I wont start to return those messages until I'm back in the office.

12/22/2025

*UPDATED*
Holiday Schedule
*closed on weekends as usual

Youre welcome to still call and leave messages, but I wont start to return those messages until I'm back in the office.

12/19/2025

No matter what Holiday you're celebrating, make sure its a mentally healthy one.
- Remember boundaries: "No" is a full sentence
- Positive memories
- SLEEP
- Eat what you want
- Do not depend on substances to get by
- Often times, doing something kind for someone else, makes us feel better
- Set realistic expectations. Things don't have to be perfect, and they probably won't be.
- Know your triggers and remember the coping skills that work best for you. If it becomes too much, you can leave.
**If you find yourself struggling this holiday season, 988 is available 24/7. You can either call or text this number for help.

12/17/2025

It’s OK not to feel merry and bright. This season can amplify feelings of loneliness and grief. These emotions are more common than many realize, and reaching out for support is an important step. Connect with the for confidential support. 988Lifeline.org

12/17/2025

If you are experiencing sickness and have a scheduled in-person appointment, there are options:

1. Change your appointment to telehealth- all you have to do is call or text to request this change it only takes me a couple of seconds to change in the system. Log into the client portal to join your session.

2. Reschedule appointment- If you don’t think you’re well enough to want to attend session, no worries. Let me know and we’ll get you rescheduled

12/17/2025

12/16/2025

Interested in scheduling an appointment?

The easiest way is to call or text at 270-883-1039

12/13/2025

*UPDATED*
Holiday Schedule
*closed on weekends as usual