Welcome to my blog about mental health and wellbeing
Hi, I’m Katie. I’m a mental health counselor in private practice. Along with individual and group therapy, I like to provide resources to improve access and attention to mental health and wellbeing. In this blog you will get tips and tools (coping skills), activities, and connections to other resources. I also write about topics that show up a lot in therapy. My hope is that this blog may bring you one step closer on your journey to mental wellbeing. Be well!
Maechell Ritter is a certified play therapist who uses sand tray, play therapy, EMDR and more to help children and youth thrive
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Supervision and Consultation help therapists and clients achieve their goals
Join a group, join a community, in 2025
Joining a group or community can improve your mental health. Learn more about what group therapy can offer you and how to get started with group therapy. If you want to build positive community and supportive relationships check out @healgrowconnect on social media to boost your positive influences on social media. Read to start group therapy or build community in 2025, you can start today!
Activity: Identify the top 5 influences that impact how you view the world
Did you know that who you spend your time with (online and IRL) can have a huge impact on your mental health and wellbeing? Do this quick activity to learn more about who and what is influencing you and how it’s effecting your mood and how you think about yourself and others. Grab a pen and paper and take 10-5 minutes for this mental health activity. This is a great self reflection activity if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or lonely.
Therapy Doesn’t Have to Be Scary!
Don’t be a scaredy cat….learn how to manage your fears so you can enjoy this Halloween!
Lauren Lowenthal owns Clarity Counseling Associates and helps introverts, college students and anyone wanting to improve their mental health
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How to use insurance benefits to pay for psychotherapy
Therapy helps relieve seasonal blues
WomanKind Weekend Oct. 18-20, 2024 in Olympia, WA
Give yourself some love this autumn. Join us for one, two, or three days in lovely Olympia, WA for a women’s wellness retreat focused on self care, making new friends, empowering you to reach your goals and live the life you have imagined. The weekend includes VIP packages, optional adventures and socials, and great speakers, discussions, and activities that build healthy relationships and help you create an intentional plan for your wellbeing as a woman in today’s world. We can’t wait to meet you!
Anne Gustafson is a certified AAIT Therapist for teens and adults in Olympia, WA
Join Katie Lorz a trauma and relationship counselor for women in Tacoma, WA as she meets counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, coaches, consultants, and other wellness focused businesses and asks: What do mental health workers do? In her blog series featuring the many faces of mental health.
Therapy for kids, teens, parenting, and families in Seattle, WA
Join Katie Lorz a trauma and relationship counselor for women in Tacoma, WA as she meets counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, coaches, consultants, and other wellness focused businesses and asks: What do mental health workers do? In her blog series featuring the many faces of mental health.
Connect with me on social media for mental health tips
Are you looking for a regular does of mental health tips, tools, and resources to deal with anxiety, stress, burnout, and relationships? Then follow me on social media @healgrow connect Your mental health matters!
9 Areas of Wellness and How They Impact Mental Health
Good therapy isn’t just about coping skills and symptom reduction. Get to know the 9 areas of wellness and how they impact your mental health. If you have anxiety, difficult relationships, sadness or other symptoms and its getting hard to cope read my post and take my holistic wellness quiz to see what may be causing you to feel anxious, depressed, or disconnected. This is one of the first things I do with my clients to get a good overview of where we want to focus our attention. Deep healing starts with creating a steady foundation.
How do you know if you have experienced trauma?
You’ve heard of trauma therapy, but you’re not sure that your experiences qualify as “trauma” or if you just overreacting or being ungrateful. It can feel hard to know if your trauma is valid when you weren’t physically, sexually, or emotionally abused or neglected as a child. But trauma comes in many forms, and if you don’t know what to look for, it can get worse and end up disrupting your life or even cause feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, and anxiety.. Read on to learn the 3 E’s of trauma and how you can heal it so you can feel more motivated, confident, and joyful in life.
Emotion Focused Therapy for Men in Seattle, WA
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Therapy for chronic health conditions & marginalized groups
Join Katie Lorz a trauma and relationship counselor for women in Tacoma, WA as she meets counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, coaches, consultants, and other wellness focused businesses and asks: What do mental health workers do? In her blog series featuring the many faces of mental health. This week features Serena Forward-Rodriguez a sex positive, body positive therapist for chronic health conditions and marginalized groups in Seattle, WA.
What is a Clinical Nutritionist for mental health?
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What is somatic therapy for anxiety?
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What is a mitigation specialist?
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What is a Mental Health Consultant?
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