Thrive Blog

“Should I Stay or Should I Go?” This is one of the more common questions people wrestle with when they come to therapy for relationship problems.

Anxiety can feel awful. You might notice a tight stomach, a racing heart, restless thoughts, or a sense that you can’t relax.

Conflict can hijack even the strongest relationships. Suddenly, voices rise, bodies tense, and staying present feels nearly impossible.

As winter settles over Seattle, gray skies, frequent rain, and shorter days can take a noticeable toll on energy and mood. Motivation dwindles, focus becomes harder to sustain, and even routine tasks may begin to feel overwhelming.

The holidays bring together people, memories, traditions, and often, overwhelm. While returning home can feel comforting and nostalgic, it can also activate old family roles, emotional patterns, and expectations that no longer fit who you are.

Humans are inherently connected to the natural world. Long before cities and screens shaped our daily lives, we relied on the rhythms of the earth for survival—seeking food, shelter, and comfort from the landscapes around us.

Do you find yourself debilitated by uncertainty? Wondering what’s next in your career? Wondering whether you’ll get the next role, the next promotion, or whether your job is safe from layoffs and organization re-designs?

Your heart races. Your chest tightens. One small worry - a typo in an email, a strange look from your boss, a missed text from a friend - suddenly spirals into a full-blown crisis in your mind.

EMDR, which stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is a structured form of psychotherapy that helps people overcome symptoms of emotional distress that are caused by disturbing or overwhelming experiences.