Counseling and Therapy offered
“'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. '” — Jeremiah 29:11.
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CONTACT US: call or text 814-671-2364 or email info@redbirdcottageandfarm.com....Located on beautiful Lake Seneca in Eustis FL
"Where Nature Meets Nurture"
At Red Bird Cottage and Farm, your therapy session won’t take place in a traditional office setting. Instead, you’ll find yourself in a peaceful, tranquil equestrian/lake environment designed to promote healing and connection.
Imagine casting a fishing line into the lake as you talk with your counselor, or sitting quietly as horses graze nearby — all while engaging in meaningful therapeutic work. This serene setting offers a truly innovative and holistic approach to mental wellness.
Come discover a space where you can heal, grow, and feel whole again — naturally and authentically.
Insurance and private pay will be accepted for therapy session
Our Therapist
Our Therapist
Meet Donna LMHC
Hi! I’m Donna Marie Shryock, I’ve been a licensed mental health counselor for over 20 years. Along the way I’ve helped individuals and families navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. My approach is to offer a non-judgement zone that is compassionate, thoughtful, and grounded in practical, solution-focused outcomes. Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional resilience, or just need a safe space to vent and explore next steps, I’m here to help you grow through life’s complex seasons.
Some of the areas I specialize in:
Anxiety / stress
First responders
Supporting victims of romance scams
Premarital counseling
Parents with ADHD children
Self-awareness and personal development using the 16 Personality Factor Inventory
Chronic illness
Compassion fatigue
Life changes such as divorce, loss, and empty nests
Mental health counseling offers a wide range of benefits for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Here are some key advantages:
1. Emotional Support and Validation
1. Emotional Support and Validation
Provides a safe, confidential space to express thoughts and feelings.
Helps individuals feel heard, understood, and less alone in their struggles.
2. Improved Coping Skills
2. Improved Coping Skills
Teaches strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotions.
Enhances resilience and problem-solving abilities.
3. Greater Self-Awareness
Encourages self-reflection to better understand thoughts, behaviors, and patterns.
Helps identify the root causes of emotional or behavioral issues.
4. Better Relationships
4. Better Relationships
Improves communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Offers guidance for navigating family, romantic, or work relationships more effectively.
5. Reduced Symptoms of Mental Illness
5. Reduced Symptoms of Mental Illness
Helps manage and reduce symptoms of conditions like:
Depression
Anxiety
PTS
OCD
Bipolar disorder
and many others
6. Enhanced Decision-Making and Goal Setting
6. Enhanced Decision-Making and Goal Setting
Assists with clarifying personal goals and making healthier life choices.
Builds confidence in making decisions aligned with one’s values and priorities.
7. Trauma Processing and Healing
7. Trauma Processing and Healing
Provides tools to work through traumatic experiences safely.
Helps reduce the long-term impact of trauma on daily life.
8. Prevention and Early Intervention
8. Prevention and Early Intervention
Addresses small issues before they become major problems.
Supports ongoing mental well-being and life satisfaction.
9. Support Through Life Transitions
9. Support Through Life Transitions
Helps individuals adjust to major changes like:
Divorce
Job loss
Moving
Retirement
illness or loss of a loved one
10. Improved Overall Well-Being
10. Improved Overall Well-Being
Enhances overall mental, emotional, and even physical health.
Leads to a better quality of life through reduced stress and greater life satisfaction.
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