Southern Shore Counseling/LC

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

Here’ssomething that really bothers me the most. You hear a lot of conservative people in politics, the news, or your own neighborhood talking about being against abortion. But they don’t offer any other help for someone who’s scared and has no place to go. It’s not my job or goal to tell any woman what to do with her body. Honestly, it’s not my place to tell anyone how to live their life. Most people reading this likely know where a Planned Parenthood clinic is. But I bet no one knows where an adoption center is, because there aren’t any. If these conservative people want to convince folks in tough spots to keep the baby instead of getting an abortion, they should give them real options. Scared people will pick something if they have no other choice. There are millions of people who can’t have kids of their own. It’s really hard to adopt a child. I’m not saying we should make the rules loose so just anyone can adopt. One of the people who help Oscar with his business installing Pool Tables and maintaining them recently told me about his legal status. if I was younger, I would gladly adopt him so his fear would no longer be an issue in his life.

Our healthcare system is broken so is our immigration system? instead of throwing dynamite at the problem how about the people in Congress put their heads together and their partisanship aside and actually fix these problems.

08/18/2025

Life is short. Don't waste it on toxic people and things.

07/28/2025

Celebrating my 10th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

07/28/2025

Mark Todd McFarlin
Owner, Southern Shore Mental Health
My name is Mark Todd McFarlin, and I am the owner of Southern Shore Mental Health. At the age of 14, I experienced my first panic attack. Throughout high school, anxiety continued to impact my life significantly. I avoided eating lunch at school due to a fear of choking. By age 19, panic attacks began to severely disrupt my daily routine. During this time, I sometimes relied on excessive alcohol or benzodiazepines prescribed by my psychiatrist. From my late teens into my 20s, I visited multiple psychiatrists, but their approach of prescribing various medications provided little relief.
Eventually, a doctor recommended a support group for individuals facing similar challenges. Attending this group at St. Mark’s Methodist Church in Stanton, Delaware, transformed my life. While my anxiety was not cured, I learned effective strategies to manage my symptoms. My mission now is to help others learn how to manage their anxiety.
Support groups offer a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect with others who share similar experiences. They foster a sense of belonging, reduce feelings of isolation, and promote emotional well-being. These groups provide opportunities to learn coping skills, share personal experiences, and gain practical advice from peers who understand the challenges of anxiety.
If you are interested in attending our support group, either in person or virtually, please contact me for more information.