Hope for Shattered Hearts
In Episode 105 of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast, host Alison Shores sits down with Dr. Patricia Whalen, founder of Hope for Shattered Hearts Counseling Center in downtown St. Marys.
Dr. Whalen shares her personal journey into counseling, her passion for helping others heal, and the unique work she does as a licensed Christian sex therapist. She explains that her approach is not about judgment or shame, but about helping people find healing, wholeness, and freedom from past trauma.
A major focus of the conversation is childhood sexual abuse and how trauma can stay stored in the body long after the mind has tried to bury it. Dr. Whalen explains how survivors may not fully understand the effects of what happened to them until adulthood, sometimes even after marriage or major life changes. She also talks about the importance of giving children proper language for their bodies so they can communicate clearly if something inappropriate happens.
The episode also touches on marriage, infidelity, and how couples can work through deep pain when both people are willing to heal and reconnect. Dr. Whalen shares how therapy can help couples hear each other differently, rebuild trust, and address the deeper issues behind brokenness.
Podcast Key Takeaways
Healing is possible, even after deep trauma or painful experiences.
Dr. Patricia Whalen helps individuals work through childhood trauma, sexual abuse, relationship struggles, and emotional wounds in a safe and supportive space.
Trauma can live in the body, even when the mind has tried to forget or bury the memory.
Open, honest conversations around mental health, sexuality, and abuse can help remove shame and create a path toward healing.
Dr. Whalen also works with couples navigating infidelity, helping them rebuild communication, connection, and trust.
No one’s healing journey looks the same, but support is available right here in Camden County.
If you or someone you love is looking for a safe place to begin the healing process, reach out to Dr. Patricia Whalen, Licensed Professional Counselor, at Hope for Shattered Hearts Counseling Center in downtown St. Marys.
Visit https://hopeforshatteredhearts.com/
Call 470-270-9268
Email pjwhalen22@icloud.com
Healing is not as far away as it may feel. Hope is available, and you do not have to walk through it alone.
