PsychShift, LLC

22/08/2025

🌿 Struggling with the weight of past trauma? Your body remembers, even when your mind tries to forget.

In The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explains how trauma literally reshapes both the body and the brain—especially in areas like memory, emotional regulation, and stress response. It’s not “just in your head.” Trauma lives in the body, and healing must include both mind and body.

💬 Therapy isn’t about reliving the pain—it’s about learning how to safely process it, reconnect with yourself, and move forward without being held hostage by your past.

✨ In trauma-informed therapy, we focus on:
✔️ Understanding your body's response to trauma
✔️ Rebuilding safety and trust
✔️ Developing tools for emotional regulation
✔️ Integrating your story without being overwhelmed by it

You are not broken. Your responses made sense in the moment. Healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. 🧠💛

📞 to learn more about trauma-informed support or book a consultation.

Acclaimed psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, author of “The Body Keeps The Score,” discusses the widespread existence of trauma and how it manifests in our bo...

13/08/2025

🧠🌱 Therapy & Neurodiversity: Supporting Kids with ADHD and Autism Through Mental Health Interventions 🌈

At PsychShift, we’re passionate about supporting neurodivergent children — including those with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — through evidence-based mental health therapy.

📚 The science is clear: Mental health therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, and emotion-focused interventions can help children build critical life skills, such as:

✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Coping with anxiety and sensory overwhelm
✨ Building self-awareness and self-esteem
✨ Managing impulsivity and frustration
✨ Strengthening relationships and communication

💡 Research shows that consistent, relationship-based therapy helps reshape neural pathways — thanks to neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to adapt and grow. Early, targeted mental health support can foster resilience, confidence, and long-term emotional wellbeing.

We don’t aim to “fix” neurodivergence — we celebrate it. Our goal is to provide a safe, accepting space where kids can understand themselves, process big feelings, and build the tools they need to succeed on their terms.

👩‍⚕️ If you're a parent or caregiver seeking support for your child, our team is here to walk alongside you with compassion and clinical expertise.

📩 Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consultation.

11/08/2025

🛋️ “I don’t need therapy,”

– Also me after arguing with a microwave at 2am.

Good news: We have a whole team of licensed therapists who won’t judge your midnight meltdowns, questionable exes, or emotional support water bottles.

Whatever you're dealing with—stress, anxiety, burnout, or just life in general—we’re here to help (with actual degrees and everything).

💬 Talk it out.
🤣 Cry a little.
🌱 Heal a lot.

Book a session today—your future self will thank you.

📞 740-744-4408

01/08/2025

Me: "It’s probably fine."

Also me: Replays the conversation 47 times, imagines 12 worst-case scenarios, and apologizes for something I didn’t even say.

If your brain has no chill and your thoughts act like they drank 3 Red Bulls... you might be an overthinker.
And guess what? Therapy can help.

We’re here for the folks who:
🌀 Can’t let things go (even from 2009)
🤯 Overanalyze texts like it’s their job
😬 Say "I'm fine" but internally combust

Your brain deserves a break—and you do too.
Let’s untangle those thoughts and teach your mind to finally stop interrupting your peace.

Therapy available across West Virginia & Ohio.
Telehealth | In-Home | Evening sessions | Office & School visits

📞 Reach out- don’t overthink it

31/07/2025

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31/07/2025

Have you been abandoning yourself to keep the peace?

It’s easy to fall into the habit of putting everyone else first—quieting your needs, dismissing your feelings, and calling it "being strong." But that’s not strength. That’s self-abandonment.

Self-abandonment looks like:

Saying yes when you want to say no
Silencing your emotions so others stay comfortable
Ignoring your needs until you're running on empty

Therapy is a space where you don’t have to shrink to fit someone else's world. It’s where you learn to come home to yourself again—with compassion, boundaries, and truth.

Let’s do the work of healing together.

📍We offer therapy in-home, in schools/offices, and via telehealth across West Virginia and Ohio.

📞 Message us to get started—your healing matters.

740-744-4408

29/07/2025

🧠✨ Therapy That Fits Your Life — and Your Insurance ✨🧠

We believe mental health care should be accessible, affordable, and stigma-free—which is why we proudly accept most major insurance plans, including:

✅ Highmark & Florida Blue
✅ Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
✅ PEIA
✅ Aetna
✅ UnitedHealthcare
✅ Medicaid (WV & OH)
…and more

We offer individual, couples, and family therapy for children, teens, and adults—whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationships, or just need someone to talk to.

📍 In-person & in-home sessions across West Virginia & Ohio
💻 Telehealth available statewide
🏫 We also provide therapy in schools, workplaces, and other community spaces

💬 Reach out today to verify your coverage and match with a therapist who truly understands.

Healing doesn’t have to wait. Let’s make therapy work for you—financially and emotionally. 💛

26/07/2025

If even the smallest decisions feel like too much lately… we see you.

When you're carrying so much — for your family, your job, your loved ones — your mind can hit a wall. That constant pressure to choose, respond, fix, or just “figure it out” becomes too heavy. And suddenly, the simplest choices feel paralyzing.

It’s called decision fatigue.

And it’s not because you're broken — it’s because you’ve been strong for too long without enough support.

In therapy, you don’t have to have the answers. You get to show up just as you are — tired, unsure, overwhelmed — and slowly begin to feel safe again making space for you.

💬 We walk with you through the fog.
💻 Telehealth & in-home therapy available across WV & OH
🤝 Compassionate care for the emotionally exhausted

You deserve rest, clarity, and someone in your corner. We're here when you're ready.

📞740-744-4408

24/07/2025

Long-term recovery is a journey — and it doesn’t always get easier just because more time has passed.

If you're in long-term recovery and still navigating the weight of depression, anxiety, PTSD, or another mental health challenge, you're not alone — and you're not failing.

Recovery isn’t just about staying clean or sober. It’s about healing the mind, body, and heart.

We specialize in therapy for those in long-term recovery living with co-occurring mental health conditions. Whether you’re years into your sobriety or just finding stability, we’re here to support you with compassion, not judgment.

💬 Telehealth or in-person sessions available throughout West Virginia and Ohio.
📍We meet you where you are — at home, in schools, or in your community.

You’ve come so far. Let’s keep building something strong together.

📞 Reach out today — healing is a lifelong process, but you don’t have to do it alone. 740-744-4408

23/07/2025

Anxiety can feel like too much... and not enough, all at once.

Too many thoughts. Too much pressure. Not enough rest. Not enough peace.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in your own head — overthinking, worrying, bracing for the next thing to go wrong — I want you to know something:
You’re not broken. You’re not weak. You’re carrying more than your nervous system was built to hold on its own.

Therapy can help. Together, we’ll slow it down.
We’ll figure out what your anxiety is trying to protect you from — and how to soothe it without letting it run your life.

You don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. Whether it’s anxiety that’s always been there or something that’s grown over time, you deserve support that meets you where you are.

We offer therapy in person or online throughout West Virginia and Ohio. When you’re ready, we’re here.

💬 Reach out. Let’s take the weight off, together.
📞 740-744-4408

21/07/2025

🧠 Attachment Styles & Relationship Conflict: What’s Really Going On? 💔

Do your arguments always feel like a loop?
One person wants to talk, the other pulls away. One feels abandoned, the other feels smothered.
That’s not just miscommunication—it might be an attachment style conflict.

✨ The Anxious–Avoidant Cycle:
One of the most common (and painful) relationship patterns.

🔸 Anxiously Attached Partner:

Craves closeness, reassurance, and connection
Panics or feels rejected when the other pulls away
May become clingy, demanding, or emotionally intense during conflict

🔹 Avoidantly Attached Partner:

Values independence and emotional space
Feels overwhelmed when closeness feels too intense
May shut down, withdraw, or stonewall in the middle of conflict

🔥 What happens?
The anxious partner pushes.
The avoidant partner pulls away.
The more one pursues, the more the other retreats.
Both feel unseen—and the cycle repeats.

But here’s the truth:
💡 This cycle can be broken.

🛠️ Here’s how to start:

Know your attachment style.
Learn what triggers you—and how your reactions affect your partner.
Use “I” statements.
👉 “I feel anxious when I don’t hear from you”
❌ Instead of “You never text me back!”

Regulate your nervous system.
Anxious? Try grounding or journaling before reacting.
Avoidant? Practice staying present and setting boundaries kindly.
Build secure habits together.
Anxious partners need consistency.
Avoidant partners need to know they won’t lose themselves in connection.
Work together to meet in the middle.
Have repair conversations.
Talk after the storm—not in it.
Ask: “What just happened between us, and how can we do it better next time?”

Try therapy.
Individual or couples therapy (like Emotionally Focused Therapy) can help you shift from fear-based reactions to secure, connected patterns.

💬 Yes, anxious and avoidant partners can build a healthy relationship—when both are willing to grow, listen, and show up differently.

If you’re stuck in the cycle, we can help.
📍 Serving West Virginia & Ohio
💻 Telehealth & In-Person Sessions Available
📞 Call us to begin your journey

14/10/2024

Stay tuned for a few exciting announcements!