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We help individuals optimize their well-being through holistic psychotherapy.

02/23/2026

DRINKS WITH SHRINKS! This Tuesday from 6-9 at , Blackbird Wine Shop in beautiful, downtown Anacortes. This is our low stakes networking event for mental health professionals of any kind. C'mon down and see some friends and make some new ones!

02/13/2026

💕 Strengthen Your Relationship This Valentine’s Season 💕

Love is more than a feeling - it’s a set of skills that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened over time. At Anacortes Psych & Wellness, we are excited to offer Dr. John Gottman’s research-backed Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work in our 8-week workshop.

For over 40 years, Gottman’s research has studied thousands of couples and identified specific behaviors that help relationships thrive and those that predict relationship distress. His work is widely respected for its strong scientific foundation and practical, real-life strategies that couples can begin using right away.

❤️ In this workshop, couples will learn how to:
• Build stronger friendship and emotional connection
• Improve communication and conflict resolution skills
• Increase respect, trust, and fondness
• Navigate differences in healthy and supportive ways
• Create shared meaning and deepen partnership

Valentine’s Day can be a wonderful time to celebrate your relationship and invest in its long-term health. Whether your relationship is strong and you want to deepen it, or you’re navigating challenges and want new tools, this workshop is designed to support couples at all stages.

If you’re interested in strengthening your relationship with research-supported tools in a warm, supportive environment, we would love to have you join us.

✨ To learn more or register, please visit Anacortespsych.com/workshops or contact our Clinical Director, Amy Begnal, at amybegnal@anacortespsych.com

01/26/2026

It's that time again! This Tuesday is Drinks With Shrinks, our networking event for mental health professionals. Come on down to Blackbird Wine Shop from 6-9 PM and hang with other therapists, psychiatrists, school counselors, social workers and students. Many thanks in advance to for hosting us!!

01/02/2026

✨ Rethinking Resolutions with Compassion ✨

As therapists, we notice how traditional resolutions can create pressure. This year, try a gentler approach:

🌱 Monthly themes > year-long demands.
Choose a theme each month so goals feel flexible and manageable. Think “rest,” “connection,” or “movement”. As the month comes up, feel free to shift the theme. Put a note on your bathroom mirror so you remember to live with intention.

💛 Lead with self-compassion.
Progress isn’t linear. Being kind to yourself is part of the work.

🌅 Every day is a fresh start.
You don’t need the perfect moment to begin again. Some days, a goal just isn't going to be the focus and that is okay.

🎯 Try SMART goals when structure helps.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound: tools to support you, not pressure you. If the goal seems overwhelming, break it into smaller steps. Smaller and smaller until you can start.

Small steps count. You don’t need perfection to grow. 💫

12/31/2025

✨ Looking Back with Compassion ✨

As therapists, we often remind people that reflection isn’t about judging the past year—it’s about honoring the ways you kept going, growing, and showing up for your life.

Before you rush into resolutions, try this gentle practice:

📝 Write down 12 successes from the past year. One for each month.
They don’t need to be about specific events, be big or dramatic: something like “I rested when I needed to,” “I asked for help,” “I showed up even when it was hard.”
Small wins count. Quiet progress matters.

💛 Reflect with compassion.
Instead of focusing on what didn’t happen, notice what you did do. What did you learn? What strengthened you? What surprised you?

🌱 Let this reflection guide your next steps.
You deserve to enter the new year with credit for every form of growth—visible or not.

12/21/2025

✨ Honoring the Winter Solstice ✨

The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year—a symbol of renewal and the quiet return of light. This season can bring fatigue or heaviness while it also invites us to pause, soften, and listen inward.

❄️ Caring for Yourself on the Shortest Days

1. Slow your pace. Do less. Rest isn’t earned—it’s needed. Protect your quiet moments and follow whatever brings ease.

2. Create light and warmth. Soft lamps, candles, warm drinks, blankets, a hot bath—these soothe the nervous system and remind us of hope.

3. Reflect gently. Ask: What am I ready to release? What intention do I want to bring into the returning light?

4. Seek small connections. A text, a quiet conversation, shared space. Even on the darkest day, light is already growing.

May this longest night offer you rest, clarity, and the assurance that light always returns. ✨

12/18/2025

This is the view out one of our office windows upstairs . It's so blustery out there: we're glad to be inside this cozy space right now!

🌬️ The Wind Doesn’t Break—It Adapts 🌬️

When strong winds blow, the trees that bend tend to survive. The rigid ones? They’re the most likely to snap.

Our thoughts work the same way. When we cling tightly to one way of seeing things—“This must be how it is”—stress and suffering often increase. But when we allow our thinking to move, shift, and adjust, we create room for resilience, problem-solving, and self-compassion.

Flexibility in thinking doesn’t mean giving up your values. It means learning when to bend so you don’t break.

If life feels stormy right now, ask yourself:
Where can I soften my grip and let my thoughts move like the wind? Maybe another perspective could be true?

💨 Growth often begins with flexibility.

12/17/2025

Thanks to all who braved the wind and rain to come out to last night for our December Drinks With Shrinks mental health networking event! This wraps up our social events for 2025 and what a year it was. We had a great time and, of course, adore any reason to dress up. Emile the GOAT, we miss you already.
See y'all in January with a fresh roster of mental health education, networking and support!

12/14/2025

We're dusting our tacky-yet-festive holiday gear off for our December Drinks With Shrinks! This Tuesday, December 16th, 6-8:30 PMish @ (604 Commercial, Anacortes). This is the monthly mental health professional networking event we love to host--we do our best to keep it a positive opportunity to connect with others in this varied line of work.
Ridiculous holiday gear is encouraged but not required as we drink a bevvy and have indulge in some most excellent charcuterie ;)
See you there!

12/14/2025

We'd like to take a moment to express how thankful we are for our team here at Anacortes Psych & Wellness. We've really grown over the last 3 years and we feel so lucky to really be able to enjoy each other's company, finding mutual support in what is often a solitary profession and to plan our many personal and professional goals for 2026 together! We're excited to see what happens next.
Many thanks to and for excellent drinks, snacks and ambiance.

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12/11/2025

Sometimes the best “reset” for our nervous system is… something cute. 🐾💛 Something cute like these emotional support critters from !

When we look at cute things—tiny animals, soft colors, round shapes—our brains release chemicals like serotonin and oxytocin, which support mood regulation, bonding, and a sense of safety.

In moments of stress, overwhelm, or compassion fatigue, taking 10 seconds to look at something adorable isn’t frivolous—it’s neuroscience-backed self-care. Cute stimuli can:
✨ Slow the heart rate
✨ Reduce cortisol
✨ Support emotional regulation
✨ Spark joy and play

Consider it a tiny mental health intervention you can access anytime: a picture of a baby goat, your pet doing something silly, or even a cozy cartoon can give your brain a gentle nudge toward calm.

Your nervous system deserves softness. 💛

Personally, we think the Emotional Support Highland Cattle are in our budget. Thanks !

12/11/2025

🌱 A gentle reminder from your friendly local therapists:
In times of community crisis and natural disaster, our bodies and minds often go into “just get through it” mode. But even during chaos, you deserve care and softness.

If you’re feeling exhausted, scattered, irritable, or numb, please know that nothing is wrong with you. These are normal human reactions to abnormal events.

Here are a few grounding practices you can reach for right now:

💧 Drink water: stress hormones burn through hydration quickly.
🌬️ Pause for 3 slow breaths: long exhales help calm the nervous system.
🤝 Connect with someone: even a short check-in can remind you that you’re not alone.
🍽️ Eat something nourishing: your brain needs fuel to cope.
🗓️ Take micro-breaks: 2 minutes with your shoulders relaxed can reset your whole hour.
❤️ Offer yourself compassion: you are doing your best in difficult circumstances.

Most importantly: Your emotional reactions are valid. It’s okay to rest. It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to feel everything you’re feeling.

We'd like to hold space for each of you navigating this moment.
Be gentle with yourselves: healing happens in small, steady steps. 🌿

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902 7th Street, Ste 202
Anacortes, WA
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http://www.Anacortespsych.com/

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