Shannon Stamey, M.A., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

08/21/2026

These are the kinds of thoughts we can help children practise before they really need them.

Coping thoughts don’t make difficult things disappear. They give children another way to interpret what is happening — especially when their first thought is “I can’t do this,” “It’s not fair,” or “I’m terrible at this.”

The goal isn’t to replace every negative thought with a positive one. It’s to help children develop thoughts that are realistic, flexible and supportive.
And the more often they hear and practise these ideas when they’re calm, the easier they can be to access when things feel hard.

Which one does your child need to hear most right now?

08/10/2026

Free snacks are nice... but they're not what keeps great employees around.

Today's workforce is looking for something more meaningful:
✨ Supportive leadership
⚖️ Healthy work-life balance
📈 Opportunities to learn and grow
🎯 Purpose-driven work
👏 Recognition and appreciation

Perks might get attention, but culture is what builds loyalty.

If you're investing in your people, focus on what has the greatest impact—not just what looks good in the breakroom.

👉 Which of these do you think matters most to today's employees?

07/31/2026

I love a colleague catch up on a Friday morning!

07/31/2026

👩‍🔬 A healthy workplace starts with supporting mental health.

💆‍♀️ Mental health isn't just a "wellness" issue—it's one of the biggest factors influencing whether employees stay engaged, quietly disengage, or decide to leave. When organizations invest in psychological well-being, they're also investing in stronger retention, healthier teams, and long-term success.

📈 Supporting your people isn't just the right thing to do—it's a smart business strategy.

Reach out to Charlotte Women’s Counseling to find out how we can help support your workplace wellness initiatives through targeted programming to help YOUR team stay well and engaged.
[email protected]

07/29/2026

📅 **SAVE THE DATES!** 🍽️

Our **Monthly MFT Lunch** is here to stay!

Join us on the **third Wednesday of every month at 12:00 PM** for a casual lunch with fellow MFTs (Pre-licensed and Students welcome!). Whether you're looking to expand your network, connect with colleagues, or simply enjoy a meal with people who understand the work you do, we'd love to have you join us.

🗓️ **Mark your calendars:**

✨ August 19, 2026
✨ September 16, 2026
✨ October 21, 2026
✨ November 18, 2026
✨ December 16, 2026

📍 Locations will be announced each month.

🍴 Casual, pay-your-own-way lunch.

Tag an MFT you'd like to bring, save this post, and keep an eye out for each month's location and RSVP details. We can't wait to continue growing this amazing community together! 💙

07/26/2026

She’s here. 💜
Meet BettyMae — the perimenopause symptom tracker I wish every woman I’ve sat across from had years ago.
Too many of us are told “that’s just stress” or “you’re too young for that.” BettyMae is built to help you see the pattern in your own symptoms, so when you walk into an appointment, you’re bringing data, not doubt.
Go to tellbettymae.com to start tracking today.
And tell me in the comments: what’s the one symptom you wish someone had explained to you sooner?
Developed and created by our founder, mentor, friend, Venus Kennedy at Charlotte Women’s Counseling 💜💜💜

A warm companion for perimenopause: track symptoms, spot patterns, prepare for your doctor.

07/24/2026

**Postpartum anxiety isn't just "new mom worry."** 🤍

It can feel like your mind won't slow down. Racing thoughts, constant "what ifs," trouble relaxing, or feeling on edge—even when everything seems okay.

If this sounds familiar, know this: **you're not alone, and help is available.**

Here are two simple tools you can try today:

🌿 **Ground yourself with your senses (5-4-3-2-1).**
Pause and notice:
• 5 things you can see
• 4 things you can touch
• 3 things you can hear
• 2 things you can smell
• 1 thing you can taste

This can help bring your mind back to the present moment when anxiety starts to spiral.

💚 **Ask yourself: "Is this a possibility or a probability?"**
Anxiety often convinces us that unlikely events are certain. Gently challenge the thought by asking whether it's something that's actually likely to happen, or simply something your anxious brain is imagining.

You don't have to carry every worry by yourself. If anxiety is making it hard to enjoy your baby, sleep, or get through the day, reaching out for support is a courageous first step.

✨ You deserve to feel calm. You deserve support.

07/20/2026

A healthy workplace isn't built on productivity alone—it's built on people.

When employees feel psychologically safe, supported, and valued, they're more engaged, more productive, and more likely to stay. Prioritizing mental health isn't just the right thing to do—it's a smart business strategy.

Whether it's equipping managers to recognize burnout, creating a culture where it's okay to ask for help, or offering wellness workshops, small changes can have a lasting impact.

Investing in your employees' well-being is an investment in your organization's future.

✨ Stronger people. Stronger teams. Stronger business.

07/16/2026

Motherhood can be beautiful, joyful, exhausting, and overwhelming—all at the same time. 💛

If you're struggling, you're not failing. You don't have to "have it all together" to be a good mom.

Maternal mental health challenges are common, and they are treatable. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, birth trauma, anxiety, depression, or simply the weight of motherhood, you deserve support.

✨ You are not alone.
✨ You are worthy of care.
✨ Your mental health matters.

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is ask for help.

If this post resonates with you, save it for a difficult day or share it with another mom who may need the reminder. 💕

05/27/2026

Burnout isn’t a badge of honor.

And “pushing through” shouldn’t be the workplace wellness plan.

 When employees are overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and carrying the mental load alone, it impacts more than productivity—it impacts people.

 At Charlotte Women’s Counseling, workplace wellness goes beyond surface-level self-care. Through therapist-led workshops, speaking engagements, and wellness programming, the focus is on helping teams build emotional resilience, prevent burnout, and create healthier workplace cultures.

 Mental health support in the workplace isn’t extra.

It’s essential.