“Therapy is not just when something goes wrong — therapy is a place you can go to get it right” – Dr. Shawn, The LPC
In this timely and powerful episode, we welcome back Richarne Fuqua, PhD, LPC — widely known as Dr. Shawn, The LPC — for an honest conversation about the growing mental and emotional toll of stress, anxiety, and burnout.
With nearly two decades of experience studying women of color, mood disorders, and mother-daughter relationships, Dr. Shawn offers deeply informed insights into how uncertainty, instability, and societal norms are affecting us all.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- Common causes of stress and anxiety in today’s climate
- Therapy is for growth, not just crisis
- How to care for your mental & physical health when the world feels out of control
- A simple breathing and mindfulness exercise you can use right now to help calm the nervous system and shift out of negative thought patterns.
- People could feel before they could see.
- New developments in Dr. Shawn’s practice
As the founder of Dr. Shawn The LPC & Associates, she leads a growing practice where she trains the next generation of counselors while continuing her mission to empower individuals in achieving mental and emotional well-being. Among her many roles, she is also the author of the Being Bailee book series, which teaches young children essential emotional regulation skills.
Dr. Shawn is offering a FREE guide to increase your understanding and awareness of emotions: Can You Feel Your Feelings?
🌐 Connect with Dr. Shawn:
- Website: www.drshawnthelpc.online
- Children’s Book Series Being Bailee: drshawnthelpc.myshopify.com
- Email: drshawn@drshawnthelpc.com
- Social: @drshawnthelpc on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Listen in, breathe deep, and remember: taking care of your mental health is not a luxury — it’s a necessity.
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