Tweedie Counseling

02/25/2025

Mental health professionals, YOU’RE INVITED! Tweedie Counseling is hosting a community gathering to provide networking, personal and professional support and collaboration opportunities for therapists.

Let’s come together. 🫴🏻

11/01/2024

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Tweedie Counseling!

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since Tweedie Counseling opened. This year has brought incredible growth—not just for the business, but for my family as well!

In the past year, I’ve had the privilege of adding Bailey Wilkinson Stephens to the team, allowing us to serve more wonderful clients. And personally, my family has grown with the joyful addition of my twin boys, who have truly filled our lives with double the love, laughter and LETHARGY!

This year we have been able to serve our community over 1,137 sessions. Thank you to our amazing clients for the trust and support you’ve shown. I’m just so grateful for every step of this journey and can’t wait to see what’s in store for Tweedie Counseling in the coming years.

06/04/2024

Our new and improved website is up and looking beautiful! Huge shout out to Holly Urkevich for all of your hard work and collaboration. We hope the website feels warm, safe, sophisticated and welcoming to all. Bailey and I are so excited to start this new chapter!

“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” - Brene Brown

06/04/2024

Welcome, Bailey!

Bailey is joining Tweedie Counseling this week and we couldn’t be more excited! Bailey is a highly skilled provisionally licensed professional counselor who treats individuals ages 13+ for anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression, relational issues and grief/loss. She is supervised by Alex McEntire, LPC-S.

Bailey creates a warm and safe environment that promotes an inward journey towards self-empowerment. She’s an incredible human inside and out.

Want more information? Please email bailey@tweediecounseling.com to schedule a free 15 minute consultation!

03/04/2024

I’m so thankful for KC Trauma Recovery Network for organizing pro bono services to help those affected by the horrific mass shooting at the Chiefs rally. Although I wish a group like this would never have to exist, I’m honored to be a part of it.

Therapy in Kansas City, MO offering Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Schedule an appointment today.

12/22/2023

Happy Holidays y’all!

I am so grateful for all of you.

12/06/2023

A client sent me this today ❤️

One of the coolest parts of my job is watching my clients become mental health advocates themselves.

11/29/2023

How is breathing connected to mental health?

The nervous system is like the body’s communication network. It’s a complex system that helps different parts of the body talk to each other. Imagine it as a giant wiring system with electrical signals.

There are two main parts:

Central Nervous System (CNS): This is the main control center, like the brain and spinal cord. Think of it as the boss that makes decisions and sends out orders.

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): This is like the network of messengers. It has nerves that carry messages back and forth between the body and the CNS. These messages help you move, feel, and do everything your body does.

Overall, the nervous system helps you react to things around you, move your muscles, feel sensations, and basically, it’s the master system that keeps your body working together.

Breathing influences our nervous system by:

- Activating the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) through slow, deep breaths.
- Reducing the stress response by signaling safety to the brain.
- Increasing heart rate variability for a more adaptive nervous system.
- Improving oxygenation, crucial for optimal nervous system function.
- Focusing on the breath promotes mindfulness, calming the mind and reducing stress.

11/27/2023

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy technique designed to treat trauma, especially post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Key points:

Developed by Francine Shapiro in the 1980s.

Helps process traumatic memories by reprocessing them.

Involves bilateral stimulation (eye movement, tapping, or sounds).

Utilizes eight phases to guide therapy.

Replaces negative beliefs with positive ones.

Evidence-based for PTSD and endorsed by professional organizations.

Requires trained therapists.

Also used for anxiety, depression, and phobias.

Interested in more? Check out these websites:

I completed my EMDR training with Barb. She has a great website with resources: EMDR Training Resources - Maiberger Institute

More information on EMDR International Association: EMDR International Association Home | EMDR Practitioners (emdria.org)

Visit tweediecounseling.com to schedule a FREE consultation with me today!

11/15/2023

Gentle reminder: Listen to your inner voice. You can be kind and still have boundaries, say no, disagree, make yourself a priority or turn down an invite.

For more information, visit my website or book a free consultation online today!

11/13/2023

It’s Monday. Time for motivation tips!

1. Set clear and achievable goals: Break down those larger goals into smaller, more manageable tasks.

2. Create a schedule: Establish a daily or weekly routine. Allocate specific time blocks for those different tasks.

3. Find your “why”: Connect your tasks to your broader aspirations and values.

4. Visualize success: Imagine yourself achieving your goals as if you were seeing it on TV.

5. Celebrate achievements: Acknowledge and reward yourself for completing tasks.

6. Surround yourself with positivity: Share your goals with friends or family for accountability.

7. Eliminate distractions: Set yourself up for success, here. Ask yourself, what environment would I want my child to do homework in? Sometimes this means rearranging your space!

8. Use positive affirmations: Repeat positive statements to reinforce a positive mindset.

Staying adaptable and making adjustments as needed is crucial in maintaining long-term motivation.