Catastrophic Thinking
A common cognitive distortion that many people, especially those with anxiety, tend to get caught up in is worst case scenario thinking...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
May 16, 20234 min read
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
May 8, 20233 min read
Mental Load
Something that has been popping up often in sessions lately is the idea of carrying a “mental load” and what exactly this means for...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
May 1, 20233 min read
Stages of Recovery
When it comes to addiction, there are many different types including alcohol, drugs, shopping, sex, gambling, etc. Typically, an...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Apr 24, 20233 min read
Loss of Interest in Activities
One of the symptoms of depression includes loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed. Sometimes people don’t even notice this...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Apr 17, 20233 min read
How to Cope with Overstimulation
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,...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Apr 10, 20234 min read
15-Minute Therapy Consultation: What to Expect
So, you have made the decision to schedule a consultation with a therapist—congratulations on taking that first step! This may be the...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Apr 3, 20233 min read
When Perfectionism Becomes Paralyzing
Last week we discussed embracing our imperfections. This week we are talking about perfectionism, and when it can become debilitating....
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Embracing Imperfection
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” -Brené Brown In traditional Japanese art,...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Mar 20, 20233 min read
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
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...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Mar 13, 20233 min read
Expanding Your Emotional Language
One benefit to starting therapy that many people seem to overlook is the chance to expand your emotional language. When we are going...
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Phebe Brako-Owusu, LMFT
Mar 11, 20232 min read
Cycle of Anxiety
The cycle of anxiety is a self-perpetuating pattern of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that can exacerbate feelings of anxiety. The...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Feb 20, 20233 min read
Developing a Self-Care Practice
When we get stressed, overwhelmed, or experience burnout, it is crucial that we make time for ourselves! Some of us imagine self-care as...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Making Mindfulness a Habit
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...
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Buck Hourigan, LMHC
Feb 8, 20233 min read
ADHD: Beyond Concentration
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...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Feb 6, 20233 min read
Self Disclosure: Getting to Know Our Team
Therapy involves forming a relationship with a trusted individual where you get to share the most intimate details about yourself in...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Hanging on to Hope
Sometimes the idea of hope can seem so distant. We may find ourselves swimming in despair and wondering how this immensely heavy feeling...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Jan 16, 20233 min read
Loneliness
“The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” –Mother Teresa When you think of the word ‘loneliness’, one...
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Natalie Callely, LMHC
Jan 9, 20234 min read
Navigating Hurdles Within Your Romantic Relationship
Relationships aren’t easy. They take effort from both parties to understand the needs of the other, to learn each other’s love languages,...
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