SHYNE Counseling and Consulting, LLC

01/04/2026

Sometimes the weight we’re carrying isn’t physical at all. It’s the weight of disappointment. The weight of unspoken dreams. The weight of forgiving everyone else except ourselves.

Healing often begins with a different kind of nourishment…..a spiritual and emotional diet. Releasing what no longer serves you. Practicing forgiveness, gratitude, courage, and confidence daily. Making space for laughter, prayer, reflection, and self-compassion.

Release what’s been weighing you down so your authentic self can rise.

12/02/2025

So many of us build our lives hoping love and connection will complete the unfinished pieces. But the truth is we thrive when our purpose is rooted in who we are, not solely in who we’re connected to. Now, the journey becomes deeper and steadier when we allow ourselves to be supported, challenged, and known by others. Yet, let those connections strengthen, not shape, your sense of self. You deserve a life where connection doesn’t replace your purpose, but enriches it.

10/30/2025

Healing and growth don’t happen in comfort….they happen in the stretch. The moment you choose to face what you’ve avoided, to sit with what hurts, to unlearn what no longer serves you….that’s where becoming begins. Comfort keeps us safe, but it can also keep us stuck….comfort convinces you that “this is enough”….becoming whispers, “there’s more to you than this”…..becoming invites us to evolve, even when it feels uncomfortable, uncertain, or unfamiliar. Give yourself permission to outgrow the spaces that no longer align with your healing. Every time you choose discomfort in service of your evolution, you’re choosing becoming. And that choice, though uncomfortable, is where transformation begins. You’re not breaking down….you’re BECOMING!!

10/22/2025

There comes a moment when fear no longer determines the pace of your journey. When you begin to use your strength in service of your vision, your healing, your becoming….fear softens. This is the work of healing….to choose alignment over avoidance, to honor your truth more than your fear, and to remember that power is the steady decision to keep showing up for yourself….even when uncertainty lingers.

10/22/2025

10/20/2025

We often forget the quiet truth….. You are both the ARTIST and the MASTERPIECE.

We already hold the power to create change. We have the ability to choose differently,
the right to design a life that aligns with your values, and the power to make it real! Every step you take toward healing is an act of creation…..a declaration that your life belongs to YOU.

At SHYNE Counseling, we walk with you as you rediscover that truth!!

05/24/2025

You taught them to lean on you…
But never taught them how to pour into you.
That’s not strength.
That’s martyrdom wrapped in resilience.
That’s trauma wearing lipstick and a smile.

💔 Being everything for everyone is not the flex it seems.
🛑 Protect your peace like you protect theirs.
✨ Real strength is reciprocal.

03/24/2025

People-Pleasing: The Hidden Form of Manipulation

People-pleasing might seem like kindness, but at its core, it’s often an attempt to control how others perceive us. When you overextend yourself, suppress your true feelings, and say “yes” when you mean “no,” you’re not being authentic—you’re curating an image to gain approval or avoid conflict. True connection comes from honesty, not self-sacrifice. You deserve to be seen for who you really are, not for the version of yourself you think others want. Speak your truth. Let go of the need to be liked.

12/25/2024

12/12/2024

Every day is an opportunity to design the person you want to be. Make intentional choices, take bold steps, embrace challenges, and create a life that feels authentically you.
Who inspires you to grow? Tag @ them!

11/01/2024

Being honest with ourselves is one of the most liberating things we can do for our mental and emotional well-being. When we’re honest about our strengths, weaknesses, desires, and fears, we open the door to real growth and personal transformation. Self-honesty brings clarity and leads us to make choices that align with who we truly are. Self-honesty also breeds authentic connections and greater understanding of who we are and who we want to become. Owning up to mistakes, vulnerabilities, and limitations aids us in bouncing back from setbacks and strengthens our ability to handle life’s challenges. Best of all, honestly with ourselves brings peace as we are no longer masking or pretending to be someone we are not! Self-honesty is not easy, but it is incredibly rewarding. So, let’s and embrace this lifelong gift we give to ourselves.