Compassionate Counseling for Anxiety
In person therapy in Trenton, Michigan | Available for Telehealth | Shannon McInchak, LMSW
Riding the wave of anxiety is exhausting
While it comes and goes, the constant pressure to keep it under control takes a toll. Worrying, restlessness, panic — you feel like you’re going crazy. You think that no one can relate to how you’re feeling, so you keep it to yourself. When you have opened up, you may have even been told by well meaning loved ones things like:
It’s not a big deal
Stop stressing about it!
You’re being over dramatic
Okay so you MUST be crazy, right? After all, you respect these people and love them, so you think they’re right. You hide your emotions and people think you’re fine, but you never feel like you're good enough. So you push and push to be better but never feel satisfied.
This is not the life you want anymore
You want to feel more at peace
You’re tired of feeling ashamed and alone
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here
You might be wondering if therapy is right for you. You’ve probably been dealing with these feelings for a long time and they fluctuate, depending on the amount of stress in your life.
You don’t have to wait to hit a breaking point to see a therapist.
Therapy is a place for you to talk freely about the stress in your life. Relationship problems, family conflict, self doubt, work stress — these are issues I work with regularly and love to help you sort out. While you probably already have a basic understanding of how these problems cause you distress, you may be surprised at how much you haven’t considered. Therapy can help you reveal the underlying sources of your distress. Often it’s learned behaviors to adapt to a stressful environment and we work on helping you unlearn them.
Practice Information
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Therapy for Anxiety
People with anxiety often struggle with fear of opening up about their distress because of embarrassment or rejection. Therapy for anxiety allows for you to really process your fears without judgment. I use a mindfulness approach with anxiety, which means learning to tolerate it instead of suppress it.
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Therapy for Trauma
I have been working in the trauma field for 10+ years with all ages. I incorporate all that I’ve learned to help you understand what trauma is and how it effects you. I have formalized training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Mindfulness.
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Insurance & Availability
I take insurance and am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network. I use Mentaya for other PPO plans. I will check insurance benefits before our first paid session and notify you of any costs outside of a copay. I believe therapy should be affordable and accessible.
I offer online therapy throughout Southeast Michigan, serving primarily downriver, Detroit and surrounding metro areas. I am also available for in person appointments in Trenton.
About Mindful Connections
I believe that we can find peace within ourselves, we just need to slow down and pay attention. I value the simple pleasures in life and take my self care seriously. I have a history of being rigid and work every day to be more flexible.
I started my practice, Mindful Connections in 2020 because I wanted to have more independence in my work. I wanted to be able to see clients that were a good fit for my skills and personality. I have found that I really enjoy working with people long term and at a slower pace, so I keep my caseload small (no more than 15 clients a week). I take my job pretty seriously, which means taking good care of myself so I can always show up ready to listen with enthusiasm and give thoughtful feedback.
Finding the right fit in a therapist is really important and research has shown it is the most important factor in a successful therapy experience. Wherever you are in that journey, I got you covered. You can book a free consultation or get started with an initial evaluation. You can also email me if you have any questions.
Contact us.
shannon@staymindfulmi.com
734-931-0647
2360 W Jefferson
Trenton, MI 48183
