Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Don’t Just Endure Life. Love It Again.

Late January is a challenging time of year. The dark days, coupled with pressures of self-improvement and waning new year resolutions, can lead to feelings of failure or being “stuck” in life. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Shannon Clark, PhD, focuses on helping her clients love their lives again.

“Feeling stuck isn’t a failing,” says Dr. Clark. “It’s a call to dig deeper and understand what you need to feel joy again.”

Dr. Clark explains that when someone feels stuck, it takes an exhausting amount of endurance to get through the day, the week, and the year. While this feeling can strike anyone at any age, Dr. Clark finds it to be especially prevalent for millennials in their thirties and forties. It’s a unique stage in life where focus is shifting from checking boxes to wondering if those were even the right boxes to be checking. Whether it’s career stress, relationship challenges, growing families, or broader issues, those dealing with this feeling often suffer in silence and shame.

“Each chapter in life brings new versions of ourselves, informed by who we are and the experiences we have had. In my practice, and without judgment, we work to truly understand what is moving you so that you can love your life again.”

Dr. Clark also cites the close connection between our minds and our bodies. She explains that we often don’t realize that the physical discomfort we feel can be a manifestation of our emotional pain. In her work, getting to the root of the emotional pain helps her clients grow in both physical and mental relief.

“Life isn’t meant to be endured,” says Dr. Clark. “It’s an honor to help my clients find their spark again.”

For more information, and to book an appointment with Dr. Clark, please visit shannonclarkphd.com.