My Counseling Connections Inc.

My Counseling Connections Inc. Mental health, DBT, couples, parenting, depression, anxiety, relationships, divorce related issues.

🌈🌈 LGBTQ+ Pride Month 🌈Pride Month is a time to celebrate authenticity, resilience, self-expression, and the courage it ...
06/05/2026

🌈🌈 LGBTQ+ Pride Month 🌈

Pride Month is a time to celebrate authenticity, resilience, self-expression, and the courage it takes to live as your true self.

While Pride is a celebration, it can also bring up complex emotions for some individuals, including experiences related to acceptance, identity, family relationships, discrimination, or mental health challenges. Everyone's journey is unique, and every story deserves to be met with understanding and compassion.

At My Counseling Connections, we are committed to providing a safe, affirming, and supportive space where individuals can explore their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and feel seen and heard without judgment.

You do not have to navigate life's challenges alone.

If you are looking for support, call us at 954-477-7455 to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation with one of our therapists and learn how we can help.

🌈 You deserve a space where you can be fully yourself.

June is PTSD Awareness Month 💜Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traum...
06/02/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month 💜

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While many people associate PTSD with flashbacks or nightmares, it can also show up as emotional overwhelm, difficulty trusting others, anxiety, irritability, avoidance, and feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you.

Healing from trauma is possible, and support can make a meaningful difference.

One evidence-based approach that can help is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT teaches practical skills that support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help individuals manage intense emotions, cope with triggers, stay grounded in the present moment, and build a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

Trauma can make it feel like your past is controlling your present. Learning DBT skills can help you regain a sense of control, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with the effects of trauma, you don't have to navigate it alone.

📞 Call My Counseling Connections at 954-477-7455 to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation with one of our therapists and learn how we can support your healing journey.

05/31/2026

Anxiety isn’t just “worrying too much.”

It’s your mind and body stuck in protection mode, scanning for danger, even when nothing is immediately wrong.

People often tell us:
“I can’t turn my thoughts off.”
“I’m always on edge.”
“I don’t know why I feel this way.”

In therapy, we don’t try to shut anxiety down or tell you to just relax.

We slow things down, help you understand what your anxiety is reacting to, and work together to change the patterns that keep it running your life.

💡 Something you can try right now:

Pause and name what’s happening:
“I’m feeling anxious, and that doesn’t mean I’m unsafe.”

That simple acknowledgment can take the edge off and create space to respond differently.

You don’t have to manage anxiety perfectly to start therapy. You just need support and a place where your experience is taken seriously.

Even adults can feel emotionally overwhelmed at times.Many adults find themselves juggling stress, relationships, work d...
05/30/2026

Even adults can feel emotionally overwhelmed at times.

Many adults find themselves juggling stress, relationships, work demands, parenting, and emotional challenges while trying to hold everything together on the outside.

Our DBT Skills Group for Adults at My Counseling Connections offers a supportive space to learn practical tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and creating healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges.

Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, adults can learn how to

• Regulate intense emotions
• Cope with stress in healthier ways
• Improve communication in relationships
• Build mindfulness and self awareness

These skills can help create more balance, stability, and confidence in everyday life.

📞 We invite you to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation with one of our therapists to learn whether our Adult DBT Skills Group is the right fit for you.

Call us today: 954-477-7455

Memorial Day is a time to remember.On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in se...
05/26/2026

Memorial Day is a time to remember.

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. For many families, this day can bring both gratitude and grief as they reflect on loved ones who are deeply missed.

Days of remembrance can also stir emotions that are difficult to put into words. Grief, loss, and unresolved pain can resurface in quiet ways, reminding us how important it is to care for our emotional well being as much as our physical health.

At My Counseling Connections, we understand that healing does not always follow a timeline. Our therapists provide a compassionate space for individuals and families who may be carrying grief, stress, or emotional pain.

This Memorial Day, while honoring those we have lost, remember to care for yourself as well.

📞 We invite you to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation with one of our therapists to learn how we can support you.

Call us today: 954-477-7455

Parenting can bring love, joy, and emotional challenges all at once.Many parents want to respond calmly and effectively,...
05/24/2026

Parenting can bring love, joy, and emotional challenges all at once.

Many parents want to respond calmly and effectively, yet in stressful moments it can be difficult to know how to support your child while also managing your own emotions.

Our Parenting with DBT group at My Counseling Connections helps parents build practical skills to create stronger connections and healthier communication within the family.

Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, parents can learn how to:

• Respond instead of react in difficult moments
• Manage stress with greater calm
• Communicate more effectively with their children
• Create a more validating home environment

These skills can help parents feel more confident while strengthening the emotional bond with their children.

📞 We invite you to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation with one of our therapists to learn whether our Parenting with DBT group is the right fit for your family.

Call us today: 954-477-7455

Being a teenager can feel overwhelming.Between school pressure, friendships, family expectations, and intense emotions, ...
05/22/2026

Being a teenager can feel overwhelming.

Between school pressure, friendships, family expectations, and intense emotions, many teens struggle to manage what they are feeling while trying to keep up with everything around them.

Our DBT Skills Group for Teens at My Counseling Connections helps adolescents learn practical tools to better understand their emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build confidence in everyday life.

Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, teens can learn how to:

• Manage overwhelming emotions
• Tolerate distress in healthier ways
• Communicate more effectively
• Develop mindfulness and self awareness

These are skills that can make a meaningful difference not just now, but long into adulthood.

📞 We invite you to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation with one of our therapists to learn whether our Teen DBT Skills Group is the right fit for your family.

Call us today: 954-477-7455

05/20/2026

Depression often comes with a quiet but painful belief:

“I should be able to do more.”
But depression isn’t a lack of effort.

It’s a loss of energy, motivation, and hope, and judging yourself for it only makes things heavier.

In therapy, we don’t start with pressure or platitudes. We start by listening to what you’ve been carrying, how long it’s been hard, and what feels out of reach right now.

From there, we help you understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, and we focus on small, realistic steps forward — not perfection.

🌱 Something you can try today:

Choose one small action that feels doable, even if it seems insignificant, and let that be enough for now.

You don’t need to feel better before starting therapy.
Therapy is part of how you get there.

The way we connect in relationships often begins long before adulthood.Our early family experiences can shape how we com...
05/17/2026

The way we connect in relationships often begins long before adulthood.

Our early family experiences can shape how we communicate, trust, handle conflict, and feel emotionally safe with the people closest to us. Attachment patterns and family dynamics can quietly influence romantic relationships in ways many people do not fully recognize.

Sometimes the struggles couples face are not just about the present moment. They can be rooted in old wounds, learned patterns, and unmet emotional needs.

At My Counseling Connections, Iman helps individuals and couples explore these deeper relationship patterns with compassion and insight. By understanding attachment and family dynamics, therapy can help create healthier communication, stronger connection, and more secure relationships.

Awareness can be the first step toward meaningful change.

📞 We invite you to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation to learn how Iman can support you or your relationship.

Call us today: 954-477-7455

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817 S. University Drive, Suite #121
Plantation, FL
33324

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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