Dave Payne Counseling

04/22/2025

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10/26/2024

I live in a conservative county in a conservative state (KY). Every year our county has a Pumpkin Walk, when anyone can submit their Jack-o-lantern to be viewed by hundreds of locals. So, every year since 2019, I’ve submitted the “scariest” (to conservatives, at least) Jack-o-lantern I can think of. This year, hundreds of conservatives will have to see the thing they fear most… 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️😋

05/31/2024

03/31/2024

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🏳️‍⚧️Happy Trans Day of Visibility!🏳️‍⚧️

"Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces."
~GLAAD
https://glaad.org/tdov/
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Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces. Internation...

03/27/2024

While many will claim it is a more favorable idea to act neutral around the topic of politics, we also know that remaining neutral usually serves the oppressors more than it serves the oppressed.

Therefore, as with the previous election, Dave Payne Counseling will continue to take the side of Not Trump.

While this topic will NOT be discussed in counseling unless YOU bring it up….

….Rest assured that a portion of the profits of DPC will continue to fund causes that are in opposition to everything Trump stands for.

03/19/2024

This is, by far, the most compelling argument I’ve ever seen for the importance of getting therapy. 🤦🏼‍♂️

08/26/2023

Now Accepting United Healthcare insurance!

08/08/2023

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02/21/2023

"Mental health care has a much more meaningful impact when it considers an individual’s background and culture. With such a low percentage of Black mental health professionals, the Black community may struggle to feel comfortable receiving care from someone who does not understand their unique experiences. Culturally responsive mental health treatment is a way to begin to address these issues and disparities."

[Thanks to Emma Schmidt & Assoc. for pointing out this article!]

We’re shining a light on mental health for the Black community.

02/20/2023

It’s not just you.

Setting boundaries can bring up many emotional responses in us. We may feel guilty for drawing a line, afraid of hurting the feelings of someone we care for, or fearful of potential rejection. But remember, healthy boundaries are necessary components of self-care.

Here are six types of boundaries that are totally normal to set.

1. Physical boundaries are all about your personal space, your comfort with touch, and your physical needs, like rest.

Some examples:
“I’ve had a busy day so I need to rest this evening.”
“Please knock before entering my room.”
“I prefer not to hug people.”

2. Emotional boundaries are all about respecting and honoring feelings and energy.

Some examples:
“Please don’t make jokes about my family. It makes me feel uncomfortable.””
“I want to support you but I don’t have the emotional capacity right now.”

3. Time boundaries refer to how you spend and protect your time.

Some examples:
“I don’t have time to talk right now, but I’ll call you back later.
“I have a commitment that night, but let’s see you another time.”

4. Material boundaries refer to items and possessions like your home, your clothing, or your money.

Some examples:
“I can’t lend money, but I help out another way.”
“I’d prefer if you didn’t borrow my jeans.”

5. Intellectual/Brain boundaries refer to your thoughts, ideas, and curiosity.

Some examples:
“I would love to have this discussion with you, but now is not the right time.”
“I know we disagree, but let’s do so respectfully by not shouting at each other.”

What type of boundaries would you benefit from setting?