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Real Life Counseling | by The Counseling Corner

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by Dr. Ernie Reilly, LCSW (Founder of The Counseling Corner, est. 1998)

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What is counseling really like? How do you know when it’s time to get help, and what happens once you do? On Real Life Counseling, David Morillo and Dr. Ernie, LCSW (founder of The Counseling Corner, est 1998), explore practical questions and honest answers about counseling and taking care of your mental health. If you’re navigating anxiety, grief, marriage struggles, raising a child who might need support, or you just have some questions, this show will help you feel informed and empowered. For more resources, visit https://www.counselingcorner.net

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Episode thumbnail for The Signs of Adult ADHD Most people Miss (It's Not What You Think)

June 29, 2026

The Signs of Adult ADHD Most people Miss (It's Not What You Think)

<p>When you think of ADHD, do you picture a hyperactive child bouncing around a classroom? For millions of adults, the reality of ADHD looks completely different—and it often goes entirely unnoticed.</p><p>In the premiere episode of Real Life Counseling, host David opens up about his own diagnosis and sits down with licensed clinical social worker Dr. Ernie to dismantle the stereotypes surrounding adult ADHD. Together, they explore why adult ADHD is a treatable neurodevelopmental condition, rather than a reflection of laziness, lack of intelligence, or a character flaw.</p><p>Dr. Ernie shares his famous &quot;sports car with bicycle brakes&quot; metaphor to explain how the ADHD brain regulates focus, and breaks down the crucial differences between the Hyperactive, Combined, and often invisible Inattentive types.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we dive into:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Hidden Signs:</strong> How chronic procrastination, disorganization, and emotional dysregulation might actually be undiagnosed adult ADHD.</p></li><li><p><strong>Guilt vs. Shame:</strong> Overcoming the emotional weight and internalized shame of years spent believing you simply aren&#39;t &quot;disciplined enough.&quot;</p></li><li><p><strong>Running with Ankle Weights:</strong> Why tasks require twice the effort for an ADHD brain, and how to find your natural &quot;flow state&quot; and wild creativity.</p></li><li><p><strong>ADHD in Relationships:</strong> How forgetfulness is often misidentified as a &quot;lack of care&quot; in marriages, and how to build systems that support both partners.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Hereditary Link:</strong> Navigating the unique dynamics of ADHD in parenting and family schedules.</p></li></ul><p>If you’ve spent years blaming yourself for missed deadlines or forgotten commitments, this episode is a breath of fresh air. There is immense hope, grit, and potential on the other side of a diagnosis—and adult ADHD is one of the most treatable mental health challenges we face.</p><p><strong>Connect with us:</strong>Have questions about therapy or looking for practical tools for your mental health journey? Visit us at <a href="http://www.counselingcorner.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">counselingcorner.net</a> to learn more or to schedule a session.</p><p>If today&#39;s conversation resonated with you, please consider leaving us a review on Spotify and sharing this episode with someone you love!</p>

Episode thumbnail for How Trauma Therapy Helps Children Heal — And What It Looks Like in Real Life

May 19, 2026

How Trauma Therapy Helps Children Heal — And What It Looks Like in Real Life

<p>In this episode of <strong>Real Life Counseling</strong>, Ryan is joined by <a href="/findyourcounselor/ernie-reilly">Dr. Ernie Reilly, LCSW</a>, <a href="/findyourcounselor/amanda-riendeau">Amanda Riendeau, LMHC</a>, and <a href="/findyourcounselor/andreina-bello">Andreina Bello, LMHC</a> from The Counseling Corner to talk about <strong>childhood trauma</strong>, how it can show up in children, and how <a href="/services/children/trauma-therapy"><strong>child trauma therapy</strong></a> can help kids begin to heal.</p><p>Many parents hear the word trauma and think only of major catastrophic events, but trauma in children can also come from experiences like divorce, conflict at home, bullying, grief, medical experiences, abuse or neglect, instability, natural disasters, or other overwhelming situations. For children, trauma often shows up through behavior before it shows up in words. A child may become angry, defiant, clingy, fearful, withdrawn, regressive, or suddenly overwhelmed by things that seem small from an adult perspective.</p><p>The conversation explains how <a href="/services/children/trauma-therapy"><strong>therapy for childhood trauma</strong></a> is different from therapy for adults. Children may not be ready or able to talk directly about what happened, so therapists often use play, art, connection, emotional safety, and gentle observation to help children process painful experiences in a way their nervous system can handle. The goal is not to force children to relive trauma, but to help them feel safe, supported, understood, and gradually more in control.</p><p>Parents will also hear practical ways to support healing at home, including creating predictable routines, staying calm during big emotions, acknowledging what the child is feeling, and avoiding the urge to minimize or rush past the child’s experience.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Childhood trauma is not only about what happened; it is about how the child experienced and processed what happened.</li></ul><ul><li><p>Children often communicate trauma through behavior, body language, play, emotions, sleep changes, clinginess, anger, regression, or withdrawal.</p></li><li><p>Two children can experience the same event and respond very differently based on age, development, temperament, support systems, and prior experiences.</p></li><li><p>Child trauma therapy often looks different from adult trauma therapy because children process through play, connection, safety, and emotional regulation more than direct verbal processing.</p></li><li><p>A child does not need to repeatedly retell a painful story for therapy to be effective.</p></li><li><p>Talking about trauma does not automatically make it worse when it is done safely, gently, and at the child’s pace.</p></li><li><p>Kids are resilient, but resilience does not mean they should have to “just bounce back” without support.</p></li><li><p>Healing at home begins with emotional and physical safety, predictable routines, calm parenting, and helping children feel seen rather than managed.</p></li><li><p>Parents should avoid minimizing a child’s experience with phrases like “you’re fine” or “it wasn’t that big of a deal.”</p></li></ul><li><p>Therapy for childhood trauma can help children regain a sense of safety, control, and connection after overwhelming experiences.<br><strong>REAL LIFE COUNSELING — LISTEN NOW</strong><strong>Spotify:</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4oUv25gP3n01Gtf3xpoBjU?si=6d3092fff5794b8d"> <u>https://open.spotify.com/show/4oUv25gP3n01Gtf3xpoBjU?si=6d3092fff5794b8d</u></a> </p></li><p><strong>Apple Podcasts:</strong><a href="https://apple.co/4ohRxq2"> <u>https://apple.co/4ohRxq2</u></a> </p><p><strong>YouTube</strong>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCounselingCornerFL"> <u>https://www.youtube.com/@TheCounselingCornerFL</u></a><br></p><p> <strong>THE COUNSELING CORNER — </strong><a href="/contact-us">⁠<strong>CONTACT US</strong> </a></p><p><strong>Website:</strong><a href="http://www.counselingcorner.net"> <u>www.counselingcorner.net</u></a> </p><p><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:4078434968">407-843-4968 </a></p><p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@counselingcorner.net">info@counselingcorner.net</a> </p><p><strong>Address</strong>: <a href="/locations/orlando-office">1631 Hillcrest St., Orlando, FL 32803</a></p><p><strong>FOLLOW US:</strong>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/counselingcornerorlando/"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/counselingcornerorlando/</u></a> </p><p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/1631CounselingCorner"> <u>https://www.facebook.com/1631CounselingCorner</u></a><br></p><p> <strong>Meet Our Counselors: </strong><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/ernie-reilly"><u>Dr. Ernie Reilly, LCSW</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/judith-allen"><u>Dr. Judi Allen, LCSW</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/andreina-bello"><u>Andreina Bellow, LMHC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/amanda-riendeau"><u>Amanda Riendeau, LMHC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/michael-bombka"><u>Michael Bombka, LMHC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/michelle-buchanan"><u>Michelle Buchanan, LMHC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/walter-echols"><u>Walter Echols, LCSW</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/george-allmaras"><u>George Allmaras, LMHC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/alejandra-rios"><u>Alejandra Rios, MA, RMHCI</u></a></p><p><br></p>

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May 19, 2026

Is My Child’s Behavior Normal? Signs You Should Consider Therapy

<p>In this episode of <strong>Real Life Counseling</strong>, Ryan talks with Dr. Ernie Reilly, LCSW, Amanda Riendeau, LMHC and Andreina Bello, LMHC from <a href="www.counselingcorner.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Counseling Corner</a> about a question many parents ask: Is my child’s behavior normal, or is it a sign they may need therapy?</p><p>The conversation explores common concerns like big meltdowns, clinginess, stomach aches before school, sudden withdrawal, emotional outbursts, bedwetting, panic, perfectionism, and behavior changes after stressful events. The team explains how parents can use five practical filters — <strong>frequency, intensity, duration, daily functioning, and change from baseline</strong> — to better understand what their child’s behavior may be communicating.</p><p>This episode also gives parents a clear look at what <strong>child therapy</strong>, <strong>play therapy</strong>, and <strong>therapy for kids</strong> can actually look like. Rather than being a punishment or a sign that something is “wrong,” therapy can give children a safe, age-appropriate way to express feelings through conversation, play, art, movement, and connection. </p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Not all child behavior is a problem to fix; sometimes behavior is a signal to understand.</li><li>Parents should compare a child’s behavior to that child’s normal baseline, not to siblings or other kids.</li><li>The five helpful filters are frequency, intensity, duration, functioning, and change from baseline.</li><li>Physical symptoms like stomach aches or headaches before school can sometimes point to stress or anxiety.</li><li>Long tantrums, major behavior shifts, panic symptoms, or changes that affect school, sleep, eating, friendships, or home life may be worth exploring with a therapist.</li><li>Child therapy often involves both the parent and child, especially in the first session.</li><li>Play therapy helps kids communicate feelings they may not have the words to explain yet.</li><li>Therapy for kids is not punishment; it is support for the child and the family.</li><li>Parents can start by connecting before correcting and getting curious about what the behavior may be saying.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>REAL LIFE COUNSELING — LISTEN NOW</strong> </p><p>Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4oUv25gP3n01Gtf3xpoBjU?si=6d3092fff5794b8d"> <u>https://open.spotify.com/show/4oUv25gP3n01Gtf3xpoBjU?si=6d3092fff5794b8d</u></a> </p><p>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://apple.co/4ohRxq2"> <u>https://apple.co/4ohRxq2</u></a> </p><p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCounselingCornerFL"> <u>https://www.youtube.com/@TheCounselingCornerFL</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>THE COUNSELING CORNER — CONTACT US</strong> </p><p>Website:<a href="http://www.counselingcorner.net"> <u>www.counselingcorner.net</u></a> </p><p>Phone: 407-843-4968 </p><p>Email: info@counselingcorner.net </p><p>Address: 1631 Hillcrest St., Orlando, FL 32803</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW US:</strong> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/counselingcornerorlando/"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/counselingcornerorlando/</u></a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/1631CounselingCorner"> <u>https://www.facebook.com/1631CounselingCorner</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet Our Counselors: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/ernie-reilly"><u>Dr. Ernie Reilly, LCSW</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/judith-allen"><u>Dr. Judi Allen, LCSW</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/andreina-bello"><u>Andreina Bellow, LMHC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/amanda-riendeau"><u>Amanda Riendeau, LMHC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/michael-bombka"><u>Michael Bombka, LMHC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/michelle-buchanan"><u>Michelle Buchanan, LMHC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/walter-echols"><u>Walter Echols, LCSW</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/george-allmaras"><u>George Allmaras, LMHC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.counselingcorner.net/findyourcounselor/alejandra-rios"><u>Alejandra Rios, MA, RMHCI</u></a></p><p><br></p>

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What is Real Life Counseling | by The Counseling Corner?

What is counseling really like? How do you know when it’s time to get help, and what happens once you do?

On Real Life Counseling, David Morillo and Dr. Ernie, LCSW (founder of The Counseling Corner, est 1998), explore practical questions and honest answers about counseling and taking care of your mental health.

If you’re navigating anxiety, grief, marriage struggles, raising a child who might need support, or you just have some questions, this show will help you feel informed and empowered.

For more resources, visit https://www.counselingcorner.net

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This podcast updates daily.

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