Today Katelynn Scannell MA, PLPC, NCC joins us on the podcast and shares with us about her journey into motherhood. She had an unexpected pregnancy and started her journey into motherhood as a single mother. Katelynn tells us about how she had been prepared for the delivery, but when she went home alone she began struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety. She talks about the importance her support system and other resources played in her healing journey.

Katelynn goes on to explain to us about Perinatal Mood Disorders such as Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, Panic, OCD, and Psychosis. She educates us about the differences and importance of knowing the signs of normal baby blues and when intrusive thoughts cross the line to needing more help. Katelynn encourages to ask for help and make your health a priority as your health reflects the health of your family. Please listen, learn, and share with that person that pops in your mind as you listen to all of the amazing information Katelynn has to share.

Ways to Find Katelynn:
Website: www.perfectlyimperfecttherapy.net
FB: @KatelynnsCounseling
Email: [email protected]

Katelynn Bio:
The decision to seek therapy involves more than a willingness to grow - It also requires the ability to develop a healthy therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and unconditional acceptance. Creating a healthy and supportive relationship allows the client to discover more about themselves and creates an environment for change. My goal as a counselor is to create an environment that revolves around empathy and compassion in order to foster growth and introspection. Life experiences are unique to each individual and effective counseling requires an innate ability to walk with clients as they navigate past and current experiences. Embracing a holistic approach, addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of well-being, promotes maximum healing. I believe the key to mindfulness begins with positive self-image and self- talk. Without becoming conscious of our negative thought processes we will be unable to succeed in participating in a positive growth experience.

Embrace, Live, Thrive:
Website: www.embracelivethrive.com
FB: @embracelivethrive
Instagram: @embracelivethrive