05/10/2026
Join us for our WWAP Sister Circle quarterly learning series, where we'll empower each other to prioritize mental wellness. Local certified counselors will guide our discussions on managing mental health and navigating everyday challenges in a safe, supportive environment.
Our next session is Saturday, May 23 at 10:00am at the Oxford Civic Center, Oxford, AL with Shay Dobbins as she discusses "When Strong Women Struggle: The Hidden Faces of Anxiety & Overwhelm".
Many women are praised for being “strong,” dependable, and high-achieving—while silently battling anxiety, overthinking, burnout, and emotional exhaustion behind the scenes. In this engaging and relatable workshop, participants will explore the different ways anxiety presents in women, including both high-functioning and more visible struggles with anxiety.
Through real-life examples, reflection, and practical coping strategies, attendees will learn how anxiety can influence decision-making, relationships, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-worth. This workshop will help women recognize unhealthy patterns, understand the impact of chronic stress and overthinking, and begin developing healthier ways to cope, set boundaries, and care for themselves without guilt.
Participants will leave feeling seen, empowered, and equipped with practical tools to support their mental and emotional wellness.
Mark your calendars and invite your friends. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together in 2026!
Register Here: https://forms.gle/BJEutXLyzNdpmD4s9
About Vernitra “Shay” Dobbins, EdS, LPC:
Vernitra “Shay” Dobbins, EdS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor, speaker, and mental health advocate dedicated to helping women navigate anxiety, stress, burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. As the founder of New Heights Counseling Services, LLC, Vernitra provides compassionate and practical support to individuals seeking healing, balance, and personal growth.
With experience working with women, families, children, and professionals across a variety of settings, she is passionate about helping others recognize unhealthy patterns, strengthen emotional wellness, and create sustainable self-care practices that support everyday life. Vernitra is known for her warm, relatable approach and her ability to create spaces where women feel understood, encouraged, and empowered to grow.
In addition to counseling, she provides workshops, psycho education, and community-based mental health support focused on helping women prioritize themselves without guilt and thrive both personally and professionally.
