Lyndsay Howze LPC-Associate

📱 Social Media & Self-Esteem

We live in a world where likes, views, and followers are often treated as measures of worth. But as a therapist, I want to remind you of something important:

✨ Your value is not determined by your social media presence.

Social media often shows highlight reels, carefully curated moments, and filtered versions of reality. When we compare our everyday lives to someone else’s best moments, it’s easy to feel like we’re falling behind.

Signs social media may be impacting your self-esteem:
• Constantly comparing yourself to others
• Feeling anxious after scrolling
• Seeking validation through likes or comments
• Feeling “not good enough” based on what you see online
• Difficulty disconnecting from your phone

Healthy ways to protect your mental health:
🌿 Curate your feed intentionally
🌿 Take regular social media breaks
🌿 Focus on real-life relationships
🌿 Practice self-compassion
🌿 Remember that online content is not the full story

Your worth is not found in a number, a filter, or someone else’s opinion.

💚 You are enough exactly as you are.

If social media is affecting your confidence, mood, or relationships, therapy can help you develop healthier boundaries, strengthen self-esteem, and reconnect with your authentic self.

📍 Lyndsay Howze, LPC Associate
📍 Supervised by Dr. Kendra Bennett, LPC-S
📞 903-500-2005
📧 [email protected]

Being a parent is hard and rewarding! As parents it’s important to take of yourself including your mental health!

Men’s Mental Health Matters.

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month a time to challenge stigma, increase understanding, and encourage men to seek support when they need it.

Research consistently shows that men are less likely to seek mental health treatment than women, often due to social expectations that promote self-reliance, emotional suppression, and the belief that asking for help is a sign of weakness.

Mental health concerns in men don’t always look like sadness. They may show up as:

✔ Increased irritability or anger
✔ Withdrawal from family and friends
✔ Difficulty sleeping or chronic fatigue
✔ Increased use of alcohol or substances
✔ Difficulty concentrating or feeling motivated
✔ Physical symptoms such as headaches or muscle tension
✔ Feeling numb, disconnected, or overwhelmed

Seeking support is not a sign of weakness it is an act of courage and self-awareness.

Evidence-based treatments, including therapy, healthy social connections, stress management skills, regular physical activity, and early intervention, can significantly improve mental health and overall well-being.

This month, consider:
🧠 Checking in with yourself honestly
🗣 Talking with someone you trust
🤝 Supporting the men in your life without judgment
💙 Reaching out for professional support when needed

You do not have to carry everything alone.

Strong Isn’t Silent

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month!!!

Real strength includes asking for support when you need it .
Seeking help is a strength, not a weakness.

Lyndsay Howze, LPC Associate
Supervised by Dr. Kendra Bennett, LPC-S
Strong As Stone Counseling Services PLLC.
Longview Texas.

Supporting men in building healthier, more connected lives.

SWEET SUMMER TIME 😎🤪🥳
School is out and kids are home , now what?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month . On this weeks’ agenda we’re focusing on the big B!! Burnout 🤯😤🥺😣😫

Here is some helpful information on burnout.
If you’re feeling the Burn 🔥 let’s connect!

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Erin Nailed it with this incredible insight and information. AI is a great tool but does not and never will replace a therapist! I tell clients all the time to be cautious when using AI . AI will tell you what you want to hear and be agreeable sometimes this can keep you “Stuck” and not promote growth.
If you or someone you know is using chat GPT as their therapist maybe it’s time to see a human 😆
Currently accepting new clients !!!
Book a free 15 min consultation today at www.strongasstonecounseling.com

Know someone who might have ADHD ?? Send them my way !! I’m currently accepting new clients!!
I have completed the training to become an ADHD-CCSP ( required to be fully licensed) before I can receive the certification.

Being an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) means I’ve completed advanced training focused specifically on understanding and supporting individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder across the lifespan.

ADHD is so much more than “being distracted.” It can impact:
• executive functioning
• emotional regulation
• motivation
• relationships
• parenting
• burnout
• self-esteem
• daily functioning

Many people , especially women, parents, and high achieving adults go years feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like they’re “just bad at life,” when in reality their brain simply processes and regulates differently.

As an ADHD-CCSP, I use ADHD-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approaches to help clients better understand themselves, reduce shame, build practical coping strategies, and create systems that actually work for their lives.

Life is hard enough, let’s work together to help achieve your goals !

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!!! It also has a BIG day Mothers Day !! Being a mom is Hard and rewarding. Make sure you give your mom a hug or a phone call. Check on all the moms out there too ! Postpartum can be a lot .
If you know a new mom struggling have them reach out . Something big is in the works .