How “Self-Improvement” Can Quietly Turn Into Self-Rejection Many people come into therapy saying they want to work on themselves. They want to grow, feel better, and change patterns that no longer serve them. On the surface, that sounds healthy. But for many people,...
In Part 1, we explored the emotional pressure many people feel at the start of the New Year. In this post, we’ll look at what’s happening in the body and nervous system during winter and why your lack of motivation right now may actually be wisdom, not failure. From...
As the New Year approaches, there’s a familiar shift that happens for many people. Calendars reset. Conversations turn toward goals and resolutions. Social media fills with plans for change, discipline, and becoming a better version of yourself. For some, that feels...
At Cascade Counseling, we believe therapy doesn’t have to be all tears and tension. Yes, we talk about the hard things like anxiety, loss, burnout, and relationships, but healing doesn’t only happen in heavy moments. Sometimes, it shows up in laughter. “It’s always...
Most of us wait to feel motivated before we take action. We tell ourselves, “I’ll start when I feel ready,” or “I just need to get in the right headspace.” But what happens when motivation doesn’t show up? For many people—especially those dealing with anxiety,...
One of the things I focus on most in therapy is connection. And that’s not by accident. I believe—deeply—that connection is at the core of what it means to be human. Throughout history, across cultures and generations, there’s been one constant: people coming...
