The Blossom Counseling Center for Personal Growth and Development

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The Blossom Counseling Center for Personal Growth and Development

Grand Rapids based mental health private practice providing therapy and consultation to children, adults, and families.

Lead therapist, Shayne McNichols, LMSW is available for mental health related presentations for businesses, agencies, and schools.

07/15/2025

The summer always reminds me of how much I absolutely love public speaking and training in my role as a Clinical Social Worker, Therapist, and Community Partner.

I've operated as a clinician for 16 years and I've been leading groups and trainings for a decade of those.

If your organization has needs related to any topic listed in the flier, feel free to reach out to me via: www.blossomcounselingcenter.com to set up a consultation for an interactive and education filled experience.

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06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day 🌿

Today, we honor the fathers, father figures, and caregivers who nurture strength with gentleness and lead with love.
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Just like any thriving garden, emotional well-being takes time, support, and care. This Father’s Day, we celebrate the men who are learning, healing, and growing—blossoming into their fullest, most authentic selves.
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Flourishing doesn’t mean perfection. It means showing up, being present, and giving yourself permission to grow. 💚
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06/09/2025

Men’s mental health matters—because healing isn’t weakness, it’s growth. 🌱

Too often, men are told to stay strong, stay silent, stay tough. But true strength lies in vulnerability, in reaching out, in taking that first step toward healing. Mental health is not just about surviving—it’s about flourishing.

Like any seed, growth takes time. It requires care, patience, and light. And just like a tree that stands tall, your inner strength is rooted in being honest about what you feel and what you need. 🌳

Let’s create space where men can talk, feel, cry, rise—and blossom. Because we all deserve to thrive, not just get by.
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06/02/2025

Happy Pride Month! 🌿🥳🎊

At Blossom Counseling Center, we honor the power of affirming language, the beauty of authentic self-expression, and the resilience of LGBTQIA+ communities.

Mental health is not just about surviving — it's about flourishing.

This Pride Month, we celebrate growth, healing, and the right to thrive in spaces that see you, hear you, and support you.

You deserve to bloom — just as you are.
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05/18/2025

My close friend reminded me last week, "Shayne, don't let ANYONE steal your joy," this stuck with me immensely.

After she said this, I reflected on the fact that there are people and circumstances postured to hurt us and bring us down, but we must choose to rise higher.

Joy goes beyond what's happening! Far beyond! It sees challenging circumstances as an opportunity!

Remember: Your joy is NOT up for negotiation, so you must guard it with grace and intention.

Protect your peace like it's your superpower. Don’t let anyone steal your joy—your mental health comes first.
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Share whatever photo you need for yourself or to someone else.
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05/11/2025

To every mom who gives endlessly and loves fiercely...

We see you!

This Mother’s Day, take a moment for you (seriously).

Your mental health matters, and your well-being is just as important as the care you give!

Much love to you all! 🫶🏿🌹
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04/08/2025

Plant the seed and grow where you are, anyway.... in front of them, around them, despite them, beside them - grow!!
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04/02/2025

Take a trip to Dopamine Land in NJ!! 🌟🎊

"Dopamine Land is a multisensory experience that combines media, technology and play in one place. This interactive museum wants everyone to embrace their inner child and explore all the colorful installations. Take a break from your everyday life, have some fun and boost your happy emotions!"

Would you go?
Have you gone?

Pretty cool!

03/24/2025

Reposted!

I work with a lot of clients in transition especially when it comes to their career.

Here are some additional tips to consider:

•As always be mindful to take feel breaths
•Imagine the interview going well (see it before you see it)
•Affirm yourself no matter what the results, "I'm a great asset to whichever space I'm in."
•Get good sleep the night before and wake up with enough time to pace yourself.
•Line up something enjoyable for after the interview.

Happy Next Steps! 🥳

02/22/2025

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In exactly two Saturdays from today (March 8 2025), join us for this women's health conference hosted by Health to Life in Grand Rapids, MI!

Myself along with other women leaders, will speak about the topics of:

• Dealing with Heart Wounds
• Emotional Well-being and Its Impact on Health
• Positive Impact of Women Supporting Women
• Coping with Grief
• Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle

It'll be an enjoyable and interactive time of reflection and conversation just in time for Women's History Month!

Let's share a meal and build community!

Register at: https://www.health2life.org/event-list

Thanks for having me Health to Life! 🫶🏿💐
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11/05/2024

Today's the day!! 🗳☑️

Reminders:

Take a deep breath as many times as you need through this high-pressure season!

Be informed about the candidates and topics prior to voting.

Surround yourself with loving connections.

Check your local listings for voting deadlines in your area for today.

Uphold your bedtime. The results will be what they are, and staying up too late will cause a tired tomorrow - get your rest.

Eat and stay hydrated.

Manage your media checking today to a healthy amount.

Yes, your vote matters! ✨️
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10/28/2024

Good Day, Everybody! 🌷🌻🪻

So, I've been talking quite a bit this month to my clients about all of the "self's"...

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•Self-love
•Self-esteem
•Self-compaasion
•Self-awareness
•Self-care
•Self-empathy

You name it - we've talked about it! My clients are working working! ✊🏿🫶🏿

Typically, people are in therapy because of a struggle with themselves based on known and unknown sources. For example, struggles with their identity, thoughts, hopelessness about their futures, questions around their own behavior, to unpack the pain caused by trauma that shifted their perspective of self, people who've discouraged them, how depression and anxiety makes their lives difficult to manage, or processing that teacher who made them feel incapable of achieving, now feel stuck, etc.

What I've noticed is...
Many times, people are looking for others to make "it" better or them better, sometimes even people who are the source of their pain. We wait on others to shift to give ourselves permission to do the same, but what I've learned is:

•People tend not to move as quickly as we'd like them to (or at all).
•People may not give us the sorry that are due to us. •Sometimes, people aren't as invested in being a part of your healing journey or have no desire to see you grow. Sad, but true.
•Folks struggle with asking others for forgiveness.
-Unhealed individuals make it hard to be vulnerable with.

With this said...
We can't wait for people to act right, or how we want them to act. It'll only lead to our own frustration. Instead, we communicate our desires, and turn the self-love on overdrive!

Don't wait for them to buy you flowers... Buy your own.

Don't wait for their kindness... Be kind to yourself!

Don't wait for them to give you the green light... Give yourself it and go!

Your relationship with yourself is one of the most important relationships you can invest in! 💯
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2021 44th Street SE
Kentwood, MI
49508

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http://Www.blossomcounselingcenter.com/

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