Las Vegas Counselor Adrienne O'Neal MS MFT

10/29/2024

Embracing change, even a season, can be a transformative experience. Accept that change is a natural part of life. Being open to new experiences can make transitions easier.

Focus on the positive aspects of change. Consider how it can lead to growth, new opportunities, or personal development.
Check our site if you’d like more information about therapy for individuals, relationships, or families.

04/04/2024

12/03/2023

Eliminating the stigma surrounding su***de
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day, with every demographic at risk of suicidal ideation. We need to eliminate the shame that can be attached to mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding the help that could save their lives.
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You can also chat with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org/chat/]

CBS Sunday Morning
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/eliminating-the-stigma-surrounding-su***de/

On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day, with every demographic at risk of suicidal ideation. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with experts about this major public health crisis and the need to eliminate the shame that can be attached to mental health struggles, whic...

11/24/2023

Nonstop images from Israel-Gaza war can affect mental health. It’s important to safeguard your mental wellbeing while still staying informed and engaged.

Doomscrolling won't help the people who are suffering and it might put you into a state of chronic stress. A psychiatrist who works with trauma shares advice for how to process global tragedy.

11/04/2023

It's been getting darker earlier and earlier, and evenings are about to feel even longer with the end of daylight-saving time on Sunday - a shift that for many seems to exacerbate or accelerate feelings of seasonal depression.

The end of daylight saving time means shorter days and less sunlight. Here’s how that can lead to seasonal depression and what you can do to avoid it.

09/08/2023

The narcissist may be tolerable or even charming—until they decide to come after you. It can be very confusing, because when they are not threatened by you, they can present a pleasant manner and fool you. But if they feel threatened or think you have injured them in some slight manner, the critical and judgmental side comes out to play—and they don’t play nice.
(Psychology Today)

08/25/2023

Check in with the kiddos to help minimize their stress during the back to school transition.

07/19/2023

Does your workplace align with your core values?

07/06/2023

💥 🧨

05/30/2023

Thoughts are merely thoughts — not indicators that paint a picture of who we are. In fact, thoughts are often in direct opposition to the thinker. People who suffer from OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and anxiety often ruminate about the darkest of fears may actually be more conscientious than the average person because they are so concerned about having them.

05/16/2023

Walking out and slamming the door? Hanging up on someone? Stonewalling maybe learned in childhood, or it may be a result of difficulty expressing oneself emotionally. In either case, a therapist may be able to help with both examination and resolution of the issue, and in therapy, new tactics to express emotions and cope with conflict can be explored.

05/04/2023

Don’t be afraid to seek help to find the Light Side if you’re feeling Dark.