Integrative Counsel

06/04/2026

When we get lost behind our masks, it becomes more difficult for us to address our authentic emotions. Our constant irritation is a symptom of our fear of truly accepting ourselves as we are. And when we are not even accepted by ourselves, when we do not feel safe enough to be authentic, when we are constantly irritated, it can lead to profound pain in the mind and body.

Authenticity doesn’t come naturally. The society in which we live makes it easier for those who blend in than it does for those who stand out. Queerness and neurodiversity can leave you standing on the outside without other options, and so of course you wear the mask that grants you access, and le...

06/03/2026

We love June! We love pride! We love colors!

We will also be at the on June 13th for their Pride Bazaar celebrating Pride month!

There will be $5 yoga classes all day (Oh, we also LOVE yoga.)

Drop by, take a yoga class, grab one of our DIY worksheets and stay to chat with us about mental health!

05/28/2026

If we searched our heart, and found once again the desire to build a sandcastle, how could we be brave enough to build when we knew it would be washed away? There is no escaping the chaotic world in which we are a part of, but there is joyous harmony in joining the dance, even though at times it can be painful.

We want to make a sandcastle, but we don’t want to see it washed away by the tide. As fun as it can be to build something that can withstand the indignity of time, the process can drive you mad. We don’t want to rebuild. We want to make something that will last. But time […]

05/21/2026

Human beings are profoundly social creatures. We regulate our emotions, develop our identity, and survive hardship through connection with others. Without meaningful relationships, life can begin to feel emotionally flat, disorienting, or overwhelming.

Social media often promises connection while delivering performance, comparison, and distraction instead.

Why did we start using social media in the first place? Now that Pandora’s box has been opened, it’s much easier to wonder than to understand why we desired this thing that has formed our thoughts, habits, and environment for the worse. The unique selling proposition of these social media sites ...

05/14/2026

All relationships have their challenges. Our relationships are as living and breathing as we are, and they inevitably rise and fall with the passage of time. This can be a comfort when our relationship sits in an uncomfortable valley, but it can also be a source of great uncertainty. We must ask ourselves:

How do we determine what is just the inevitable ebb and flow of a human relationship, and what requires serious help and repair?

With the right couples counseling, we learn all the skills that our relationship needs to flourish and be nourished. But it can be intimidating to take the first step, make your first appointment, and accept the changes that are coming, even if we understand all of those things are necessary.

All relationships have their challenges. Our relationships are as living and breathing as we are, and they inevitably rise and fall with the passage of time. This can be a comfort when our relationship sits in an uncomfortable valley, but it can also be a source of great uncertainty. We must ask our...

04/23/2026

Everybody wants to sit in the big chair, but nobody likes the crick it leaves in their lower back. Being a leader is hard without guidance. Leading in a way that feels authentic and sustainable? Even harder.

Even for the boldest and most leadership-minded individuals amongst us, there is a desire to be guided and taught as a student. Working with a leadership coach, or even a mental health counselor, can help you find the right guidance at the right time.

04/09/2026

Our pets bring joy and responsibility into our lives, often when we need it the most. They greet us at the door, sit beside us in silence, and love us without condition or expectation. We come to rely on them in ways we don’t always fully understand… until they’re gone.

Our time together is beautiful, but transient. And when we have to say goodbye to a pet in our family, we experience something profound: all of our feelings about love, life, and death compressed into a single, overwhelming moment.

Learning how to say goodbye is sorrowful, challenging, but ultimately necessary if we want to work through our grief. Grief doesn’t follow a straight line, and the loss of an animal companion can be just as complex and disorienting as losing a person.

Unpacking that grief can feel messy and intimidating. You might feel guilt, sadness, anger, or even confusion about why it hurts so much. That’s why guidance (whether from others, from reflection, or from therapy) can be so important.

Let’s explore how we process this kind of grief, and how we can honor the creatures we love even after they’re gone.

Our pets bring joy and responsibility into our lives, often when we need it the most. They greet us at the door, sit beside us in silence, and love us without condition or expectation. We come to rely on them in ways we don’t always fully understand… until they’re gone. Our time together is be...

04/01/2026

We've all been there.

You climbed the mountain, slaid the dragon, and found the treasure. At the end of a satisfying project, a well lived lesson, or the close of an important chapter in our lives, it's natural to ask yourself: How do I make this worse?

We've all been there. You climbed the mountain, slaid the dragon, and found the treasure. At the end of a satisfying project, a well-lived lesson, or the close of an important chapter in our lives, it's natural to ask yourself: How do I make this worse?

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03/26/2026

Nobody wants to dust the kitchen cabinet, and even fewer people want to dust their cabinet of thoughts. Cleaning is a part of life, both figuratively and literally. It’s something that is unavoidable and often difficult to enjoy, but necessary to find wholeness and balance in our lives.

How can we use what we learn in counseling to clean things up in our lives? Can therapy help us to literally clean our frightfully messy house? When all is said and done, is having a clean house worth kicking up all the dust?

Nobody wants to dust the kitchen cabinet, and even fewer people want to dust their cabinet of thoughts. Cleaning is a part of life, both figuratively and literally. It’s something that is unavoidable and often difficult to enjoy, but necessary to find wholeness and balance in our lives. How can we...

03/06/2026

Heartbroken? Feeling anxious or lost after a breakup? 💔

You are not alone!

You’re already taking the first step by watching this video. (PS: We also have a free workbook for you in the description ❤️)

Heartbroken? Feeling anxious or lost after a breakup? 💔 You are not alone in this. You’re already taking the first step by watching this video.DOWNLOAD YOUR...