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The Power of Paying Attention to Your Emotions
The Power of Paying Attention to Your Emotions In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to neglect our emotions. Many of us are taught to prioritize logic over feelings, productivity over presence, and external achievements over internal well-being. However,...
The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health: How Exercise, Sleep, and Nutrition Impact Well-Being
It’s easy to think of physical and mental health as separate. But they’re deeply connected. Taking care of your body can have a big impact on your mind, and vice versa. Understanding how exercise, sleep, and nutrition contribute to this connection helps us appreciate...
My Therapy Journey: Lessons from the Other Side of the Couch
As a therapist, I’ve spent years helping others navigate their emotional landscapes, offering support, insight, and tools to manage life’s challenges. Yet, for much of my career, I hadn’t fully embraced what it meant to be on the receiving end of therapy. Sure, I’d...
Wellness: The Absence of Disease?
Wellness is often mistakenly defined as the mere absence of disease. If you aren’t diagnosed with an illness, many people consider you well. However, this mindset leads to a fundamentally flawed understanding of what it means to truly be well. You may not have a...
Understanding Differentiation in Therapy: Why It Matters for Your Mental Health
Differentiation is a cornerstone of emotional and relational health. While the term might sound clinical or abstract, its impact on daily life is profound. This concept, often discussed in therapy with my clients, can be the key to achieving a sense of stability and...
Feeling Stuck in Therapy?
Therapy is a journey of growth, healing, and self-discovery. While this process often leads to profound insights and progress, it’s not uncommon for clients to experience moments where they feel stuck or stagnant. These periods can feel frustrating or disheartening,...
Reconnect With What Matters: Finding Your Way Back to What’s Important
At Cascade Counseling, our slogan, “Reconnect with What Matters,” is more than a tagline—it’s the heart of our mission. In today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world, it’s easier than ever to lose sight of what’s truly important. Many of us find ourselves caught in...
New Year, New Possibilities: Focusing on What You Can Control
The start of a new year is a time when many of us reflect on the past and look forward to the future. It’s a season of hope, renewal, and the possibility of change. While the idea of New Year’s resolutions can sometimes feel cliché or overwhelming, the truth is that...
Understanding Shame: Turning Silence into Connection
Shame is a universal human emotion—one that each of us has likely encountered at some point in our lives. Though it can feel overwhelming and isolating, shame is a normal and even natural part of our emotional landscape. Understanding how shame works, how it manifests...
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Strategies for Finding Light in the Dark Months
As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, many people find themselves feeling sluggish, down, or even hopeless. These feelings are often attributed to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter...
Therapy is not a Scam, It’s Science!
A Scientific View of Why Therapy Works to Change the Brain Neuroplasticity, often referred to as brain plasticity, is the process by which the brain reorganizes its structure and functions in response to learning, experience, or environmental changes. Traditionally,...
Harnessing the Power of Gratitude: A Practical Tool for Navigating Life’s Challenges
Gratitude is often suggested as a way to improve mental health, yet it can feel like an abstract concept, especially when life is hard. How can we focus on gratitude when we’re overwhelmed with challenges? While it’s easy to dismiss gratitude as overly simplistic,...