WHITNEY STOREY, MS, LPC, ASDCS

Explore Whitney Storey's writing on neurodivergence, autism, parenting, relationships, and everyday life. This collection includes reflections on autistic burnout, acceptance, rest, boundaries, and experiences of learning about yourself as an adult.

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Blood isn't thicker than water | Whitney Storey, MS, LPC | Lafayette, LA

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When Blood isn't Thicker than Water

Picture of Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS: Nov 21, 2024, 10:29:26 AM

The holidays are looming, and this year, they’re following an emotionally charged election. Many of my clients and friends are already wrestling with questions about what this holiday season might look like. Should traditions be upheld? Can I break free from expectations? Are family the best people with whom to spend this time? Setting boundaries...

Stick figures in different houses

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The No-Contact Movement: What's your parenting philosophy?

Picture of Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS: Sep 24, 2024, 2:47:45 PM

As an avid TikTok user (and if I'm really honest, my social media consumption is not just limited to TikTok), I have been seeing some really emotional and intense conversations around parenting lately. One issue that seems to be particularly hot right now is the increase in adult children going no-contact with their parents. The parents of these...

Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, PMH-C | Lafayette, LA

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Capitalism Ruined Therapy

Picture of Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS: Oct 27, 2023, 10:16:49 AM

Phew - this blog is one that has me sweating as I write it and especially as I imagine putting it out into the world for other people to discover and read. So, let me give you some context for where this blog came from; after all, money is one of those topics that we are not supposed to talk about. Having been in practice for several years now,...

picture of a web

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Strengthening the Relationship

Picture of Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS Whitney Storey, MS, LPC, ASDCS: Sep 5, 2023, 3:50:54 PM

One of the best things about being a counselor is that counseling is relational. We know from the research what leads people to feel successful in therapy, and that is the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. This matters more than the age and experience of the therapist, the particular struggle of the client, the type of...