🎭 Beyond the Mask: Why We Hide and How Therapy Helps Us Be Seen

Halloween gives us permission to put on a mask — but for many people, wearing one doesn’t end when the candy runs out. In daily life, we often hide parts of ourselves behind invisible masks: the “I’m fine” smile at work, the calm parent holding it together, the friend...

Celebrating the Little Things: Why Small Wins Matter

Not every milestone has to be flashy to be meaningful. Sometimes, it is the little things that feel the biggest to us personally: your car hitting 250,000 miles, finishing a long-put-off home project, or finally remembering to water your plants three days in a row....

Back-to-School Anxiety: For Parents, Students, and Community Members

School is starting back up in the Seattle area.  The back-to-school season brings excitement, new beginnings, and for many an increase in anxiety. Whether you’re a parent, a student, or a community member, the shift from summer into fall can stir up worries big and...