There are two different types of coping strategies that people use when faced with adversity, maladaptive and adaptive. Adaptive coping...

Thousands of studies have looked at the relationship between meditation and depression/anxiety, and results overwhelmingly show that...

A common cognitive distortion that many people, especially those with anxiety, tend to get caught up in is worst case scenario thinking...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of that, today’s blog is all about dispelling the stigma of mental health. History of...

Something that has been popping up often in sessions lately is the idea of carrying a “mental load” and what exactly this means for...

When it comes to addiction, there are many different types including alcohol, drugs, shopping, sex, gambling, etc. Typically, an...

One of the symptoms of depression includes loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed. Sometimes people don’t even notice this...

COVID-19 brought about many changes to both our inner and outer worlds. Many of us went from socializing, working around a lot of people,...

So, you have made the decision to schedule a consultation with a therapist—congratulations on taking that first step! This may be the...

Last week we discussed embracing our imperfections. This week we are talking about perfectionism, and when it can become debilitating....

“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” -Brené Brown In traditional Japanese art,...

Dr. Carol Dweck has studied the role that mindsets play in life for a majority of her career. Through her studies, she has come up with...

One benefit to starting therapy that many people seem to overlook is the chance to expand your emotional language. When we are going...

The cycle of anxiety is a self-perpetuating pattern of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that can exacerbate feelings of anxiety. The...

When we get stressed, overwhelmed, or experience burnout, it is crucial that we make time for ourselves! Some of us imagine self-care as...

It is easy to live on autopilot, moving from one task to another on our to-do lists until our head hits the pillow at night. Each day can...

If you’re a Millennial or Gen X’er, then you probably grew up with a very specific idea of what ADHD looked like. Specifically, it was...

Therapy involves forming a relationship with a trusted individual where you get to share the most intimate details about yourself in...

We are in the midst of winter and that can be a hard time for many individuals. The PNW, with its persistent rain and gray skies, can...

Sometimes the idea of hope can seem so distant. We may find ourselves swimming in despair and wondering how this immensely heavy feeling...