On the Couch with Christie
Why Your Mood Crashes When Spring Arrives
Spring has arrived and the world explodes into color. Your neighbors post photos of hiking trips. Social media fills with fresh-start narratives. The sun stays out later. Everyone seems energized. But you’re struggling. Your energy is lower than it was in...
How to Manage Anxiety: A Therapist’s Guide for Women
As the days get longer and spring begins to unfold here in the Pacific Northwest, there’s often a collective pressure to feel renewed, energized, and ready for a fresh start. But what if you’re feeling the opposite? What if the new season brings a familiar knot in...
Silence Your Inner Critic for Good
..If you’re struggling with that nagging feeling of not being good enough, you are not alone. Learning how to silence the inner critic is one of the most powerful gifts you can give yourself, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day. It’s about unlearning the harsh...
Self-Talk
Is everyone familiar with the concept of self-talk? It’s basically the stuff we say in our heads. Ever seen “Inside Out,” the train of thought – and it only stops when we sleep? It’s pretty much like that. Now, how many of us are aware of the things we say everyday?...
