Shorehaven Behavioral Health, Inc

01/30/2026

Many people believe therapy is only for moments of crisis. In reality, therapy is one of the most effective tools for building resilience, clarity, and emotional strength before problems become overwhelming.

Working with a therapist can help you:

Clarify what you truly need and want
Understand patterns that keep repeating
Develop healthier coping strategies
Improve communication and relationships
Build a foundation for long term well being

Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of self respect.

I Can Help YOU!
Take the first step toward a healthier mind and a happier life today. 💙
Visit ShorehavenBHI.com to schedule your appointment now!
💻 Virtual & In-Person Sessions Available
🏡 Proudly serving Brown Deer, Greenfield, & Racine, WI

01/22/2026

If the idea of setting big goals feels overwhelming, begin with what feels manageable:

Choose one daily habit that supports your emotional health
Set aside one weekly moment to pause and reflect
Practice one boundary that reduces stress
Have one honest conversation you have been avoiding
Take one step toward support rather than isolation

You do not need a perfect plan. You only need a starting point.

I Can Help YOU!
Take the first step toward a healthier mind and a happier life today. 💙
Visit ShorehavenBHI.com to schedule your appointment now!
💻 Virtual & In-Person Sessions Available
🏡 Proudly serving Brown Deer, Greenfield, & Racine, WI

01/14/2026

Real emotional change is rarely sudden. It happens gradually, through choices that build stability over time, such as:

Becoming more aware of emotional triggers
Learning to respond instead of reacting
Creating boundaries that protect your energy
Letting go of unrealistic expectations
Reaching out for support instead of struggling alone

These shifts may feel small, but they shape how you experience daily life.

I Can Help YOU!
Take the first step toward a healthier mind and a happier life today. 💙
Visit ShorehavenBHI.com to schedule your appointment now!
💻 Virtual & In-Person Sessions Available
🏡 Proudly serving Brown Deer, Greenfield, & Racine, WI

01/07/2026

Beginning the Year With a Stronger Focus on Mental Health
A new year often brings a sense of expectation. We are encouraged to set goals, make changes, and finally become the version of ourselves we imagine we should be. But for many people, January feels less like a clean slate and more like a continuation of stress, fatigue, and emotional overload.

If you are starting this year feeling uncertain or worn down, you are not behind. You are simply aware of your limits, and that awareness is the first step toward healthier change.

Mental well being does not come from pushing yourself harder. It comes from learning how to care for yourself better.

Why Fresh Starts Can Feel Heavy
The idea of a new beginning sounds hopeful, but the reality is that life does not pause when the calendar changes. Financial pressure, relationship challenges, work demands, and emotional exhaustion often carry straight into the new year.

Instead of asking, “What should I accomplish this year?”
Consider asking, “What kind of support do I need this year?”

That question shifts your focus from performance to well being, and that is where lasting growth begins.

I Can Help YOU!
Take the first step toward a healthier mind and a happier life today. 💙
Visit ShorehavenBHI.com to schedule your appointment now!
💻 Virtual & In-Person Sessions Available
🏡 Proudly serving Brown Deer, Greenfield, & Racine, WI

12/25/2025

✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Shorehaven Behavioral Health!
As we close out the year, I want to remind you that you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
If you’re ready for support, healing, or a fresh start, I’m here to help you.

💙 Virtual & In-Person Sessions
🏡 Serving Brown Deer, Greenfield & Racine, WI
👉 Schedule today at ShorehavenBHI.com

12/19/2025

The Bottom Line
Stigma, cost concerns, or waiting too long can make symptoms harder to treat. Reaching out early usually means:

> Faster relief
> Shorter treatment
> Clearer answers
> Better long-term outcomes

I Can Help YOU!
Take the first step toward a healthier mind and a happier life today. 💙
Visit ShorehavenBHI.com to schedule your appointment now!
💻 Virtual & In-Person Sessions Available
🏡 Proudly serving Brown Deer, Greenfield, & Racine, WI

12/12/2025

Benefits of Early Therapy
Clearer Understanding of the Problem
When you seek help early, it’s easier to identify what triggered the symptoms and what’s driving them now.

More Accurate Diagnosis
A single issue is simpler to treat. Delaying care can allow additional problems—like depression, substance use, or avoidance—to develop.

Better Outcomes
Most mental-health conditions respond more quickly to treatment when addressed early. Even serious issues, like first-episode psychosis, have better outcomes with rapid care.

Prevention of Complications
Untreated symptoms can snowball—depression can affect work and health, anxiety can lead to avoidance or isolation, and trauma can deepen into long-term patterns. Early support helps prevent this.

Reduced Impact on Daily Life
Quick access to therapy can protect school performance, job stability, relationships, and overall functioning.

Helps Children Stay on Track
Early treatment supports emotional and social development, helping kids keep pace with peers and build healthy coping skills.

Shorter, Simpler Treatment
Many issues can be resolved in brief therapy (6–20 sessions) when addressed early. The longer symptoms persist, the more complex and lengthy treatment becomes.

Avoiding Chronic Patterns
Conditions like anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, and substance misuse tend to expand and become chronic over time. Early support interrupts that pattern.

I Can Help YOU!
Take the first step toward a healthier mind and a happier life today. 💙
Visit ShorehavenBHI.com to schedule your appointment now!
💻 Virtual & In-Person Sessions Available
🏡 Proudly serving Brown Deer, Greenfield, & Racine, WI

12/05/2025

Why Getting Help Early Leads to Faster Healing
The sooner you begin therapy after symptoms appear, the quicker and easier recovery tends to be. Early intervention helps prevent problems from becoming more severe, complicated, or long-lasting.

Common early symptoms include:
Depressed mood or persistent grief
Panic attacks or heightened anxiety
Avoiding places or situations
Intrusive or distressing thoughts
New obsessions or compulsions
Sudden insomnia or nightmares
New phobias
Re-experiencing trauma

When these symptoms continue for a few weeks, they often worsen without support.

I Can Help YOU!
Take the first step toward a healthier mind and a happier life today. 💙
Visit ShorehavenBHI.com to schedule your appointment now!
💻 Virtual & In-Person Sessions Available
🏡 Proudly serving Brown Deer, Greenfield, & Racine, WI

11/21/2025

GROUP THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Here is a pdf version of the flyer.

Our Virtual Group for people with mobility disabilities has new openings. The group meets 11:00 on Mondays. We accept clients from all over Wisconsin.

It's easy to refer. Just a call to Ty Welch or Monet Parr at 414-540-2170 or you can email the group leader, Sara Rahn, srahn@shorehavenbhi.com, or you can reach Ty and Monet at referrals@shorehavenbhi.com.

Shorehaven has office in Brown Deer, Greenfield, and Racine, and we accept telehealth clients from all over Wisconsin. In addition to helping with most adult problems, Shorehaven specializes in scheduling clients quickly, working with challenging situations, and working with children/adolescents and their families.

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11/15/2025

11/14/2025

THERAPEUTIC METAPHORS AND STORIES PART IV

Did you catch parts I, II, and III in this series? I have been so excited recording these and many other therapeutic metaphors and stories I have used over the years. I hope it will inspire you to write down your favorites. And share them in your comments.

Please Like, Follow, and Share. I have many more to share and Following Shorehaven Behavioral Health or connecting with me will make sure you see them and our other posts meant for professionals to use.

We make it easy to refer or to become a client, just a call to Ty or Monet at 414-540-2170 or write referrals@shorehavenbhi.com.