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Grady Shumway, LCSW

Grady Shumway, LCSW

Mental health professional

Grady Shumway completed his Master of Social Work degree at Arizona State University after earning his undergraduate degrees in criminal justice and social work from Utah State University, and he is currently a Licensed Clinician in Utah. He is well trained in many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, trauma work, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. His background spans a range of populations, including those in rural areas, as well as work in mental health, substance abuse, corrections, and hospice care. Since 2023, Grady has shifted his focus to the intersection of mental health and technology. In this space, he works as a Clinical Product Strategist and a Digital Mental Health and AI expert.
Grady's Articles
How to Tell Your Parents They Traumatized You: What to Say, Expect, and Do Next
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11 min

How to Tell Your Parents They Traumatized You: W...

Talking to your parents about childhood trauma can be one of the most emotionally d...

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Emotional Neglect in a Relationship: 8 Signs and Tips for Reconnecting
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12 min

Emotional Neglect in a Relationship: 8 Signs and...

Are you in a relationship and still feel emotionally alone? Emotional neglect in a...

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What Is the Bare Minimum in a Relationship? Signs, Examples & Healthy Standards to Expect
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15 min

What Is the Bare Minimum in a Relationship? Sign...

“Bare minimum” is a term that has been around the Internet for a while. It means th...

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I Don’t Want a Job, I Just Want a Life! What to Do When You Don’t Want to Work Anymore
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19 min

I Don’t Want a Job, I Just Want a Life! What to...

Do you wake up in the morning and think, “I can’t do this anymore?̶...

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7 Tips on How to Deal With a Controlling Partner
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12 min

7 Tips on How to Deal With a Controlling Partner

At first, controlling behavior may look like concern, jealousy, or simply wanting t...

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Why Am I Always Horny? 16 Real Causes of a High Sex Drive — and What to Do About It
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13 min

Why Am I Always Horny? 16 Real Causes of a High...

Most people experience sexual desire from time to time. But while for some, thinkin...

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20 Tips on How To Be More Charismatic + Practical Exercises
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11 min

20 Tips on How To Be More Charismatic + Practica...

Charisma isn’t something innate. While some people may seem more charismatic natura...

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7 Telltale Signs of Envious Personality
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11 min

7 Telltale Signs of Envious Personality

Talking to an envious person can make you feel inferior and hurt your self-esteem....

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