Beyond Limits Counseling

06/06/2026

Have you ever noticed how differently people respond when you express a need?

Some people listen, adjust, and try to understand.

Others make you feel guilty for speaking up at all.

A person who respects you understands that having needs is part of being human.

A person who uses you often treats your needs like an inconvenience.

Pay attention to what happens when you communicate a need:

• Do they become curious or defensive?
• Do they adjust or attack?
• Do they listen or guilt trip?

The answers can tell you a lot about the health of a relationship.

At Beyond Limits Counseling, we help people build healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, and greater confidence in their own voice.

Beyond Limits Counseling - Providing mental health counseling for individuals and families who struggle with relational issues, low self-esteem, stress management, anxiety, depression, as well as traumatic experiences.

05/30/2026

Ever catch yourself trying to solve a problem by doing more of the thing that created it? 😅

Life Instructions:
Step 1: Put down the shovel.

Sometimes progress isn't digging harder.
It's stopping long enough to try a different approach.

What's one "shovel" you've been carrying lately? 👇

If you're feeling stuck and could use a different perspective, we're here to help.

www.mybeyondlimits.com

Beyond Limits Counseling - Providing mental health counseling for individuals and families who struggle with relational issues, low self-esteem, stress management, anxiety, depression, as well as traumatic experiences.

05/29/2026

We're proud to support the #23 Modified and excited to see the team back at the track this season! A big congratulations to everyone involved for the hard work, long hours, and dedication it takes to get race-ready. We're grateful to be one of the sponsors helping make this season possible and can't wait to see what the car can do on Saturday.

Sometimes the best therapy is spending time with good people, doing something you love, and feeling connected to your community. Whether it's racing, fishing, sports, music, or any other passion, those shared experiences have a way of bringing people together. That's one of the things we appreciate most about Twin City Raceway and the community that surrounds it.

Good luck to the team this weekend. We'll be cheering you on! 🏁

She's all loaded and ready to head to the track soon, hopefully for some test n tune time, before the first race Saturday! It's been quite a fun time getting ours and the other modified cars ready to go for the season. Our race family is like none other! We can't wait to see everyone at the track and see how the #23 modified performs!

As always a HUGE shout out to all of our sponsors, without them we would have never been able to accomplish so much to race this season. You all are freaking amazing!!

KB Laser Wash
Beyond Limits Counseling
Alaska Earth & Snow Solutions, LLC
Stephen Lovelace AK Sugar Bush
Full Power Synthetics
Jackson Enterprises
Humphrey Racing Engines
Soldotna Ammo
RPM'S Engines
More than Shirt Happens by Teresa

Twin City Raceway-Circle Track Division

05/25/2026

School’s out and summer chaos is officially loading… ☀️😂

Before the packed schedules, endless snacks, late bedtimes, and “I’m bored” starts on repeat, parents deserve one night to laugh, relax, and recharge.

We’re excited to sponsor the Parent’s Night Out Comedy Show because sometimes the best thing for your mental health is a room full of adults laughing about the same parenting struggles we all share!

Join us at 4 Royal Parker’s on May 30th at 8pm for a night of laughs, connection, and a well deserved break from the parenting grind.

Take the night off. Laugh a little harder than usual. Your summer patience hasn’t been tested yet… conserve your energy 😂

05/19/2026

Teen depression does not always sound like:

“I’m sad.”

Sometimes it sounds like:

“Leave me alone.”
“I’m tired.”
“What’s the point?”
“I don’t care anymore.”
“I’m fine.”

And a lot of teens are struggling silently right now.

Not because they are weak.
Not because they are lazy.
Because depression is real.

If you are a parent, teacher, coach, or teen:
This post may help you recognize signs that often get missed.

Inside this graphic:
• Common symptoms of teen depression
• Practical coping tools that actually help
• Ways to support emotional wellness
• A simple self check in teens can use anytime

Save this for later.
Share it with someone who may need it.
One conversation can make a bigger difference than you realize.

If your teen is struggling and could use additional support, Beyond Limits Counseling is here to help.

Call or text: 907-600-1684
• A simple self-check-in teens can use anytime

05/14/2026

There’s something special about walking into a therapy space that immediately feels warm, safe, and welcoming ✨

Hannah recently put her own touch on her office, and we absolutely love how it turned out. From the calming atmosphere to the playful, comforting details, she created a space that reflects the heart she brings into her work with clients every day.

We believe the environment matters, and Hannah has created a space where clients can feel comfortable, supported, and at ease from the moment they walk in 💛

If you’ve been considering therapy or are looking for a therapist who offers a warm and welcoming presence, Hannah is currently accepting clients.

Learn more or get started at www.mybeyondlimits.com
or give us a call at 907-600-1684.

Beyond Limits Counseling - Providing mental health counseling for individuals and families who struggle with relational issues, low self-esteem, stress management, anxiety, depression, as well as traumatic experiences.

05/14/2026

“Everyone is va**ng.”

A lot of parents are hearing this from their preteens and teens right now.

And honestly?
It’s scary.

Not just because of va**ng itself, but because many parents feel like they are losing influence.

You want to protect your child.
You want to talk about it.
But you also do not want every conversation to turn into shutdown, anger, or secrecy.

The reality is that va**ng has become incredibly normalized in many schools and friend groups.

For some kids, it starts with curiosity.
For others, it becomes a way to cope with stress, anxiety, pressure, or wanting to fit in.

And many teens genuinely do not believe it is a big deal.

That is why constant lectures and fear based conversations often push kids further away instead of opening them up.

Connection matters more than panic.

Kids are far more likely to be honest when they feel safe enough to talk without immediate shame or punishment.

Sometimes the goal is not one perfect conversation.

It is building a relationship where the conversation can keep happening.

Questions like:

“What’s the pressure around va**ng like at school?”
“Do kids talk about it a lot?”
“What do you think people your age get out of it?”

…often lead to more honest conversations than warnings alone.

At Beyond Limits Counseling, we help preteens, teens, and parents navigate peer pressure, anxiety, emotional stress, and the behaviors that can grow from them.

If these conversations have been weighing on you, our therapists are here to support your family.

www.mybeyondlimits.com

05/03/2026

"Over the years, one of the most meaningful parts of this work has been helping new clinicians grow into confident, capable therapists". We’re proud to share that Jose Gonzalez, LCSW has recently been approved as a Board Approved Supervisor in Alaska. This isn’t new work, just a new chapter. Jose has spent years supervising MSW students and pre-licensed therapists, in Colorado, helping them develop not just clinical skills, but confidence in how they show up for their clients. Early in this field, most clinicians struggle with doubt. That part is normal. What matters is having the right support, the right guidance, and the space to grow over time. At Beyond Limits Counseling, we believe strong clinicians aren’t rushed into competence. They’re developed intentionally. And we’re proud to continue that work here in Alaska.

Beyond Limits Counseling - Providing mental health counseling for individuals and families who struggle with relational issues, low self-esteem, stress management, anxiety, depression, as well as traumatic experiences.

05/01/2026

Your emotions are real…
But they are not always effective guides for what to do next.

In DBT, there is a skill called Opposite Action.

The idea is simple:
When an emotion is pushing you to act in a way that will make things worse, you intentionally choose to do the opposite.

Not to ignore your feelings.
Not to invalidate them.
But to respond in a way that actually helps.

For example:

When anxiety tells you to avoid → you take one small step forward
When sadness tells you to isolate → you reach out to someone
When anger tells you to lash out → you pause and respond calmly
When shame tells you to hide → you show up anyway

This works because emotions create action urges. When you change the action, you can actually shift the intensity of the emotion over time.

You don’t have to wait to feel better before acting differently.
Sometimes acting differently is what helps you feel better.

Try this:
Next time you feel a strong emotion, ask yourself:
“What is this emotion telling me to do?”
Then ask:
“Will that help… or make things worse?”

If it’s not effective, try the opposite.

It might feel uncomfortable at first. That’s part of the process.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, therapy can help you build skills to respond differently.

Beyond Limits Counseling is here to help.

04/29/2026

Why your brain keeps you stuck in overthinking

Overthinking feels like problem solving.

But most of the time, it’s not.

It’s your brain trying to create certainty in situations where certainty doesn’t exist.

Your brain is designed to predict and protect.

So when something feels uncertain, it starts running scenarios:

What if this goes wrong
What if I made a mistake
What if something bad happens

The more it searches, the more possibilities it finds.

And the more possibilities it finds, the more unsettled you feel.

Not because you are getting closer to an answer.
But because you are training your brain to stay in the loop.

Overthinking doesn’t resolve uncertainty.
It amplifies it.

And over time, your brain learns:

“Stay here. Keep searching. This matters.”

But breaking the pattern doesn’t come from finding the perfect answer.

It comes from stepping out of the loop.

Letting uncertainty exist
Without trying to solve it immediately

That is how your brain learns something new:

“I can feel uncertain… and still be okay.”

Change is possible. Sometimes it just takes the right support to begin. At Beyond Limits Counseling, our therapists are here when you are ready to take that first step.