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What does success in therapy look like?

Untangling emotional reactions and getting unstuck by Carol Smith, LMFT A person came to me beginning to have so many emotional eruptions, getting angry too fast, or crying too fast, or having fear kind of overtake them at different points in their life: in the home, in the workplace. They just couldn't make sense out of why all this emotional dysregulation was happening in their life.  They began to unravel their story to me over time about how, where they…

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Cassie’s Story

https://youtu.be/h0phSpTnRlg We're so grateful to Cassie for sharing her powerful story of healing during Journey to Wholeness, a breakfast supporting Insight Counseling Centers, on September 14, 2023. Watch the video to hear her message about finding purpose in life after trauma.October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Advocates from the National Domestic Violence Hotline are here to listen without judgement and help you begin to address what’s going on in your relationship. Their services are always free and available 24/7. Get…

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Tiffany’s Story

https://youtu.be/2tEdePQMHz8 Tiffany is a Black woman of faith, a wife, and a stay at home mom of a young daughter. She also suffers from depressive episodes. Because she wanted to take good care of her new family, she sought therapy to treat her depression and ended up finding her authentic voice. Tiffany's Story Transcript I am a Nashvillian, born and raised. I am a stay-at-home mom. I love to write and be creative, and, of course, spend time with my…

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Mary’s Story

https://youtu.be/kQ41Tgylx74 When Mary moved from Philadelphia to Nashville, she knew she needed to find a new therapist who could help end the cycles of pain from her childhood wounds. Mary's Story Transcript I recently saw a photo on Instagram. Its heading says, 'This is what depression looks like,' and underneath it had photos of celebrities that have committed suicide: Robin Williams, Kate Spade, Lee Thompson Young. What was jarring was the contrast between their smiling faces and the struggles that…

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Leslie’s Story

https://youtu.be/Ey_J7JLWRsc Leslie's Story Transcript My marriage of 27 years was collapsing. My husband and I could no longer communicate, and a good close friend of mine told me about Insight. I felt really inspired, touched by the Holy Spirit, to give it a try. I felt emotionally paralyzed and very stuck dealing with the problems in our marriage, which led to incredible frustration. Dealing with it on our own only made the situation worse.  The first session was really refreshing,…

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Kayla’s Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x0uVIyTpwY First-time therapy client, Kayla, was amazed at how meeting with her therapist at Insight Counseling Centers improved her life and relationships! Kayla's Story Transcript I’m originally from Indiana – Fort Wayne, most people don't know it. I'm the first-born and only daughter; I have two brothers, and we're stair stepped, so they're like a year and two years apart. We all grew up real close. What keeps me busy? I love reading. I'm definitely a homebody, especially with COVID. …

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Tayllor’s Story

https://youtu.be/77pCo3hFttM Family relationships can be tough, so when Tayllor moved back near her hometown and her family after college, she knew she would need support. Thanks to encouragement from her friends, she sought out therapy. Her counselor at Insight Counseling Centers met her with the warmth and kindness she needed to work through anxiety and enter a new chapter in her life. Tayllor's Story Transcript I am 100% on the therapy and counseling training. I think that anyone can benefit…

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Katie’s Story

https://youtu.be/m8D3wvuDhlY As a self-employed artist and single mom, Katie assumed counseling was a luxury she couldn't afford. When she found out about Insight Counseling Centers' income-based fee scale, she discovered that not only was counseling affordable, but her mental and emotional health was completely worth the investment. Katie's Story Transcript My name is Katie, and I am originally from southern Louisiana, but I've been living in Murfreesboro for 30 years, so I definitely call Tennessee home. I am a self-employed…

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Finding Gratitude, Even in Grief?

Written by Jared Porter Several years ago, on a Saturday, I went for a walk at Nashville’s scenic Percy Warner Park. There’s just something rejuvenating about trees, birds, squirrels, and trickling water. I don’t do it often enough, but that day, I made time for it. Up the long, winding path I went, around a bend, trees overhead, nature all around me. Every step was taking me closer to Something. I didn’t know what, but for me, that’s part of…

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Good Friendships Improve Your Mental Health

Written by Bailey Huckaby I will never forget the moment my best friend Cassie looked at me and said, “You are depressed, and I’m tired of us not talking about it.” I was shocked. I had spent the last several months trying to portray the positive, upbeat person that most of my friends knew me to be. I was determined to keep up the façade that everything was great, I was happy, I was okay. For the most part, it…

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Denise’s Story

https://youtu.be/ktO1wPddxy8 Denise was feeling stuck in her life, like the well of her encouraging presence had run dry. Using a model of therapy called Restoration Therapy, her therapist at Insight Counseling Centers helped her find new perspectives and truth that led to peace. Denise's Story Transcript I like to say that I am an Insight Counseling success story. Life before I came to therapy was okay, not good or exceptional, but it was okay. It was mainly because I had…

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Holly’s Story

https://youtu.be/crthZuZRQHw When Holly noticed that her anxiety was starting to affect her relationships, she reached out to Insight Counseling Centers to find peace.Through the care of her therapist, she found tools to give herself compassion and feel less overwhelmed. Holly's Story Transcript I didn't realize until I was in my early 20s the dysfunction of my family and what effect it had on me growing up. Anxiety started to really build, and I began to understand what it was as…

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Jake’s Story

https://youtu.be/n6_UtQ3M08I When Jake moved to Tennessee to play music, he quickly realized he could use some help settling into this new life transition. Years of sober living have taught him the importance of healthy community and mentorship. Regular meetings with his counselor help Jake continue leveling up in his life. Jake's Story Transcript When I treat myself like a valued customer, I start to get those rewards back and have value for myself and my own life. My name is…

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Carolyn’s Story

https://youtu.be/Q5kbQ_ZQapA Singer/songwriter, Carolyn Kendrick, often encouraged her friends to seek out a therapist to help them work through their troubles. After continual high anxiety and stress from her work as a musician, she realized it was time to take her own advice. Carolyn's Story Transcript A lot of times when I'd be talking about their issues, I'd be like, "Why don't you go to therapy? Why don't you find some counseling? Why don't you find somebody that you can talk…

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“People want to be remembered.”

Written by Pam Brown, ACC, CFRE Last week I visited with a long-time supporter of Insight Counseling Centers. Her support goes all the way back to our agency’s founding more than 30 years ago. Insight recently received a shipment of coffee mugs and I wanted her to have one. I put together an arrangement of flowers and greenery from my garden so that the mug could serve as a cute little vase. When I arrived at the appointed time, her…

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What does success in therapy look like?

A new perspective that freed him from depression and negative thinking by Dr. Dwight Hughes, LMFT I'll pull from a recent story. This is a pastor who came about 8 weeks ago, and his presenting issue was depression. Of course, he wasn't sure that he was depressed; his wife sent him, and he came willingly. By the 8th session, he comes in, and not only does he come in, but he brings his wife along with him. I saw them…

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The Integration Podcast Sponsored by Insight Counseling Centers

Insight Counseling Centers is proud to sponsor The Integration Podcast, a place to discuss difficult but relevant topics, where issues of spirituality, psychology, the arts, and society all intersect. The Integration Podcast is hosted by Hannah Feliciano and Eric Schaefer. The inaugural episode features an interview with therapists Carol Smith and Dwight Hughes on the topic of spiritually-integrative mental health counseling. Listen to the episode above, and find more information at theintegrationpodcast.com. You can also listen and subscribe to The…

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Ashley’s Story

https://youtu.be/1obfaSDP2Ro Finding herself unhappy after moving to Nashville, Ashley decided she didn’t want to keep running from her issues. Ashley's Story Transcript Before counseling, I was in a really unhappy place. I had moved to Nashville from Clarksville, so it was a pretty easy move. I was amazed at how downtrodden I became after coming here to Nashville. I developed poor relationships with people and partners. I think it was just one of those times of life where all the…

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Maggie’s Story

https://youtu.be/ZMmgrVoaxr8 As a young adult out on her own, and after experiencing a disorienting family situation, Maggie discovered therapy as a path to wellness. Maggie found Insight Counseling Centers through a partnership with her place of employment. Maggie's Story Transcript I think in my mind, people who needed therapy, you know, before I went to therapy, were people who just were sad all the time, really depressed. And I always just saw myself as someone who thought, 'I can figure…

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Bernie’s Story

https://youtu.be/LMBv5k94sak After years of supporting other women who struggle with co-dependency, Bernie suddenly recognized the pattern in her own life. Bernie reached out to her congregation for help, and they recommended Insight Counseling Centers. Bernie's Story Transcript I've worked with women in 12-step programs, but this relationship was never hit upon.   My name is Bernie, and this is my story.   I have had a long-standing, very difficult relationship with my daughter. Being codependent, you sort of divide yourself, and…

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Holding Hope

During counseling sessions, as therapists practicing Spiritually-integrative Psychotherapy, we are always listening for our clients’ source of ultimate hope. Hope is what will help a client get better, and knowing the source of hope helps us navigate to a place of healing. In the case of a client who has attempted suicide, it is essential to know the source of hope which keeps them grounded. One client, Beth*, came to Insight Counseling Centers referred by a good friend who saw…

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