Blog Entries
How to Heal From Childhood Trauma as an Adult (A Practical, Evidence-Based Guide)
Healing from childhood trauma as an adult is possible. Research shows that trauma focused therapy, nervous system regulation skills, and structured treatment approaches like EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy can significantly reduce PTSD and trauma related symptoms. This article explores evidence based strategies for adult trauma recovery and emotional healing.
Medicare and Mental Health Counseling in Washington State
Looking for clear answers about Medicare and mental health counseling in Washington State? This simple guide explains what Medicare Part B covers, how much therapy may cost, telehealth rules, and how to find a Medicare-approved therapist in Washington. Whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, learn how to use your benefits for counseling, what to expect with coinsurance and deductibles, and how recent updates now allow licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs) and marriage & family therapists (LMFTs) to accept Medicare. If you're a Washington resident exploring therapy options, this guide helps you understand your coverage with clarity and confidence.
OCD Therapy & How it Works
OCD is fairly common, but often poorly understood. Did you know that in the course of 1 year, 1.2% of the U.S. population experiences clinical OCD? That’s the size of the population of Los Angeles! And, there is a lifetime prevalence of 2.5%- that’s the size of the population of New York City! But what exactly are we talking about here? What is OCD?
How Therapy Literally Changes Your Brain: A Neuroscience Guide
People often think of therapy as a place to “talk through feelings,” but decades of neuroscience research suggest it does something far more fundamental: it changes the brain itself.
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges people face, and it can affect daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being, often creating persistent stress, emotional exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, disrupted sleep, and a reduced sense of safety.
Understanding PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Trauma affects people in deeply personal ways, and PTSD symptoms can linger long after the event has passed, impacting emotional well-being, relationships, sleep, and daily functioning.
Understanding Depression and Finding Support
Depression is more than feeling sad or having a difficult week. It is a mental health condition that can quietly affect how you think, feel, move through your days, and relate to the people around you. Many people live with depression longer than they need to, often believing they should be able to “push through” on their own.
ADHD and How it Functions
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood. Many people associate ADHD with childhood or assume it only involves being distracted or hyperactive. In reality, ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults, influencing attention, emotional regulation, organization, motivation, and daily functioning.