In The Press
Bustle: 21 Questions That Can Help You Find Clarity In Your Relationship
By Carolyn Steber | May 18, 2021
That said, not everything ends in compromise. “Considering what is changeable, what is not changeable, what we can tolerate, and what we cannot tolerate, are all important questions to ask when considering whether someone is a good match,” Shannon Gunnip, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor, tells Bustle. Read MoreRead More
Commercial Observer: Designing an Office to Counter Post-COVID Anxiety
By Chava Gourarie | April 12, 2021
Many people will be rethinking where they want to live, and what they’re looking for in employment, with different considerations than they were a year ago — all while a new normal hasn’t yet settled into place, said Shannon Gunnip, a licensed mental health counselor and a former recruiter for tech companies. Many of her clients are not considering geography at all when thinking about work, and that’s opened the door to a lot of options. Read More
Women’sHealth: 9 Common Types of Toxic People You May Encounter And How To Deal With Them
By Perri O. Blumberg | March 17, 2021
“This sort of person is always scheming to take advantage of you or steer your relationship in some way to benefit them, says Shannon Gunnip, LMHC, a psychotherapist based in New York and Rhode Island. “They may have little regard for your feelings, and they often lack remorse when they do emotionally wound you,” Gunnip says, adding that The Manipulator often has poor impulse control and may lie, steal, or engage in other negative practices. Read More
Blunt Therapy: The Four Horsemen of Relationships: How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits, According to Experts
By Randy Withers, LCMHC | February 10, 2021
“As opposed to constructive criticism, a healthy component of conflict in any relationship, this type of criticism is pernicious. As Shannon Gunnip, LMHC, BC-TMH, points out, it’s a ‘global condemnation’ of the person and not the act.” Read More
HelloGiggles: 3 Major Ways Your Work Email Can Impact Your Mental Health, According to Experts
By Carolyn Steber | February 2, 2021
“If your phone is constantly blowing up with emails, and you're constantly responding to each and every one of them, it means you never get to fully relax and enjoy the things you like to do, Shannon Gunnip, LMHC, BC-TMH, a licensed mental health counselor, tells HelloGiggles.” Read More
MyWellbeing: Toxic Positivity And Its Impact On Our Mental Health
By Caitlin Harper | January 11, 2020
“Toxic positivity is the mistaken belief that only ‘good’ or ‘happy’ emotions are acceptable to experience, and that keeping a positive attitude will solve all or most problems, including mental or physical health issues,” said Shannon Gunnip, a New York City therapist and MyWellbeing community member. Read More
Fatherly: Have a Big Fight? Here’s How to Return to the Topic Without Tempers Flaring
By Matt Christensen | January 8, 2021
Sticking to a specific time frame can be helpful for arguments. Shannon Gunnip, a licensed mental health counselor, says that, particular for those who dread conflict, it may be helpful to specifically designate a time to resume the conversation. “This way, both parties know when to expect to talk about the problem again and will have time to cool off and prepare for the conversation,” she says. Read More
Bustle:
21 Witty Responses To "Are You Single?"
By Carolyn Steber | January 4, 2021
Sometimes ridiculous questions call for equally ridiculous responses, Shannon Gunnip, LMHC, BC-TMH, a licensed mental health counselor, tells Bustle. Read More
Bustle:
20 Creepy Habits Untrustworthy People Have In Common
By Carolyn Steber & Kristine Fellizar | December 21, 2020
According to Shannon Gunnip, LMHC, BC-TMH, a licensed mental health counselor, these types of people can never have enough of your time or attention. "They may say or do things in a dramatic or over-the-top way to shock you or keep your interest," she says. "The more attention you give, the more they will persist. This type of person may not be trustworthy because they will take from you emotionally without giving positive energy back.". Read More
InStyle: The Best Holiday Gift for Your Significant Other, According to Their Love Language
By Julia Malacoff | November 25, 2020
“Think of your partner's love language as the way they understand and communicate feelings of love,” explains Shannon Gunnip, LMHC, BC-TMH. “If someone is speaking a foreign language to me, but I only understand English, whatever they're trying to say to me will be lost in translation and I'll be very confused. The same thing can happen between romantic partners who speak different love languages. The way one partner communicates love might not be fully understood and appreciated as love by the other partner, which may leave the other partner feeling confused and hungry for connection.” Read More
MyWellbeing: How To Cope With Grief And Loss Over The Holidays
By Caitlin Harper | November 23, 2020
“This year, you may experience feelings of grief and loss in unexpected ways,” said Shannon Gunnip, a New York City therapist and MyWellbeing community member. “Perhaps as you reflect on 2020 this holiday season, you grieve for a job that you lost, big plans that were canceled, or relationships that have become distant. The past year has been challenging for all of us in ways we never anticipated, and it's totally normal and valid to feel sadness, disappointment, and grief around these events,” she said. “Allow yourself space to feel these feelings without shame or self-judgement.” Read More
MyWellbeing: Coping With Cravings And Setbacks On The Path To Recovery
By Mariah Parker | September 22, 2020
“One way to decrease the likelihood of cravings or intrusive thoughts is to stay away from people, places, and things that you associate with your drug of choice,” explains Shannon Gunnip, a New York City therapist and MyWellbeing community member. “For example, if there is a friendship or relationship in your life that is centered around the addiction, you may be more likely to feel triggered around that person because your brain or body may associate that person with your drug of choice.” Read More