Kinetic Counseling,LLC. Shena Duprez, LPC

08/20/2025

If you haven’t started the endless activity calendar, sleep training, picking out the outfits for the week. No need to worry we do not all parent the same and there is no manual and no such thing as perfection

The first day of school isn’t just about sharpened pencils and new backpacks—it’s about fresh beginnings, growth, and courage.

For students (and parents) feeling those first-day jitters, here are a few simple coping skills to carry with you:

🌬 Deep Breathing – Take a slow breath in through your nose, hold, and exhale. Repeat to calm nerves.

-Positive Self-Talk – Remind yourself: “I am ready. I am capable. I can do this.”

-Grounding Trick – Notice 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste.

-Connection – Smile, say hello, or ask someone a question—it helps ease anxiety and build confidence.
-Small Goals – Focus on getting through one class, one conversation, or one task at a time.

This school year is a fresh chapter full of opportunity. Take it one step at a time—you’ve got this! 🌟

08/06/2025

I can't believe we are already here! Back to school time is right around the corner.

Students both big and small grown before our eyes. For some growth may have come in inches and others growth in skills. Summer is a time where children can grow and learn all the things that cannot be taught in school.

I encourage you to help transition students back to school by keeping yourself a routine/checklist. By mentally preparing yourself you are also mentally preparing students all over to get ready for a brand year!

Kinetic Counseling is eager for a new year! Parents if you need some support in parenting through the school year, reach out and schedule an appointment.

07/24/2025

Vacations shouldn't mean escaping the day to day of work or life if you are engaging in a life that you find purpose in. Finding purpose in your life at each season of life can feel challenging on some days and down right impossible on others, but keeping yourself in check and your self care at the forefront is crucial to finding purpose and happiness.

Vacations should be about resetting yourself, filling yourself, and finding peace. Some of us feel the need to work away our memories and not take the time to pause and soak in the moments we are living in. I encourage you to take the mental health day, vacation, or staycation to really find some time of peace.

I will be indulging myself in some time of peace and the office will be closed from noon on 7-25-25 and re open Monday August 3, 2025. I will be gearing up to add some extra hours on Friday's this year!

Thank you for continued support!

As always my crisis line remains open to you 24/7 814-258-4380 and you can always utilize 988 if my number is not handy :)

07/18/2025

Daily self care of yourself shouldn't mean spending 100's of dollars or taking significant time away from your responsibilities. Daily self care means that you are taking a few minutes out of your day to love and respect yourself so that taking on the day will be a little less tedious.

This time you set aside for yourself should be intentional and allow yourself to be free from anxiety/depression for just a few short minutes. This can be difficult but as you make this a part of your routine and life it will become easier and you will get to spend more time enjoying the small things in life.

06/24/2025

Summer is has officially arrived!

We all experience emotional seasons and its best to prepare ourselves to live our best life every day. Don't allow this summer to pass you by as "wasted time".

Depression, depression, and stress steal our time. Take control of your life this summer, be kind and gracious to yourself, allow moments of joy to linger in to the later summer days. Make a plan that includes intentionally caring for yourself and loved ones.

If counseling is in your future it is never to late to make that a part of your self care

03/17/2025

What a day! The extended power and Internet outage made was very unexpected. I will be in touch very soon to reschedule today’s appointments. I will be available for in person only visits tomorrow.

On a side note: Happy 5th birthday to Kinetic Counseling! 5 years ago the world was shutting down for the COVID 19 pandemic and today power and internet outages shut me down! The message here is to celebrate perseverance and what has to be overcome for good to happen. I absolutely love waking up and coming to work everyday, I feel beyond blessed to be trusted and serve a small community. Thank you all for 5 wonderful years and here’s to hopefully many more 🥳🥳

12/27/2024

Closing up shop until January 3rd for some much needed rest and relaxation! If you have left messages in the last week for new patient intakes, I will be in touch in the new year.

New patients will be scheduled starting in late January/ February. This year has been yet another incredible journey . I am going in to year 5 and cannot wait to see what it brings!

When I am away you can call, current patients can use my crisis line (814)-258-4380 and anyone can use 988 24/7.

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from Kinetic Counseling to all of you!

Holidays are different for each and every person and for each and every person holidays can be different year to year. Some are experiencing the magic of Christmas through their own eyes, while parents are working to keep the magic alive. Some are remembering and celebrating the lives of those who have past, and some are reflecting on all the years of memories wondering where the years have gone.

Regardless, of your season of life this holiday season, I encourage you to pause and be grateful for those we have lost, the memories you have made, the blessing of the lives we share the magic with. Take small moments to reflect on your accomplishments and lessons this year and take time to plan how you will continue to grow in to a more beautiful version of the most authentic version of you. Allow yourself the moments to feel the losses of years gone by and in that find the moments to know new memories and laughter are on the horizon.

New years bring new opportunities to focus on becoming well in your soul, make no more space for depression or anxiety in the coming year as we know troubles and obstacles will inevitably present. This year choose to be in control of you, set the boundaries, learn to say no, spend more time at home, eat the chocolate, hit the gym.

I hope in some way to be a part of your wellness journey in the coming year!

To those who have trusted me with yourwellness thank you, I can’t express the gratitude I have for each and everyone of you!

09/30/2024

06/26/2024

Scheduling always gets more difficult during the holidays! Please make sure you attend your regular appointment times or make arrangments for rescheduling prior to July 3rd.

Office will be closed July 4th and 5th

05/29/2024

Summer means more openings!

04/24/2024

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