22. Addressing ANXIETY with Mental Health Therapist, LaShawnda McLaurin

<p>In episode 22, I sit down with Mental Health Psychotherapist, LaShawnda McLaurin, to discuss anxiety. She shares with us what is anxiety, when to seek professional help, at-home strategies to try to manage anxiety symptoms, what anxiety also looks like in the Black Community and how to access mental health services. LaShawnda shares a ton of takeaways in this episode. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this very important interview. Grab a pen, some tea and curl up to tune in. I know you'll enjoy this episode! </p> <p>You can find LaShawnda's work on Instagram @lashawndamclaurin, her practice <a href='http://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com'>www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com </a>and her podcast at <a href='http://www.inspiringwomenweekly.com'>www.inspiringwomenweekly.com</a>.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">LaShawnda McLaurin is a wife (military spouse), mom of 2 amazing little rascals, licensed clinical mental health counselor, and child of God who has a passion for helping women live the life they desire!  Through her private practice, McLaurin Mental Wellness, PLLC, she provides counseling and coaching exclusively online to women around the world.  She is dedicated to helping women overcome fear, worry and anxiety, navigate the effects of trauma, recover from toxic relationships, and address boundary issues.  Along with being a licensed therapist in the states of North Carolina, Maryland, and Texas, LaShawnda is a certified clinical military counselor, certified anxiety specialist, nationally certified counselor, and a life coach who’s style is supportive and solution focused. </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">LaShawnda is also the host of the Inspiring Women Weekly Podcast which has almost 100 episodes.  The podcast encourages women to push harder, go further, and shine brighter by sharing her personal stories, wisdom, and knowledge.  When she’s not trying to make the world better one woman at a time, LaShawnda enjoys spending time with her amazing family, reading, laughing loudly, and watching HGTV or Food Ne