Episode #48 - Overcoming The Mental Stigma: An Interview With Shannon Weise

Being able to work through mental disorders can be challenging, especially if they are something that you are genetically prone to in your family, or have developed certain characteristics over the years because of learned behaviors and situations. However, there is always hope in even the darkest of places, particularly when it comes to the world of mental health therapy practices! In this very special episode recognizing OCD Awareness Week that took place earlier in October 2023, our guest Shannon Weise discusses her unique story of "falling into" the practice of helping others with their unique disorders and how she has created a culture of helping others from all walks of life, not just for her clients, but for herself personally.Guest BioShannon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a graduate of Temple University and founder/owner of The Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center of Central Pennsylvania. She specializes in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Phobias, and BFRBs. Shannon's work emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure for adults, adolescents, and children. Shannon also values creativity. She produces a podcast called Finding the Thing and creates pottery. For more information about Shannon's work, visit www.isthisocd.com. She is also the Vice President of OCD Pennsylvania, which is an affiliate of the IOCDF, a professional member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/shannonmweise@isthisocd on InstagramYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz762qcr3nphD5sZges2rkwWebsite: https://www.isthisocd.comNational Suicide Lifeline (988) (https://988lifeline.org/) - This dedicated webpage talks about the various amount of resources that are available when dealing with a mental health crisis of any kind. DO NOT DO IT ALONE! Find resources in your area (even outside of the United States) if you need assistance with a crisis.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs