Tall Cedars Counseling

05/14/2025

One of the things we know all humans need to maintain a healthy baseline of mental health is the ability to plan for the future coupled with the belief that we have the capacity to turn our imagined future into a reality. From current political chaos to looming job layoffs, living with uncertainty and feeling powerless can fuel anxiety and depression. Stress can literally make it hard to think and engage in the type of solutioning needed to help us manage anxiety and regain a sense of certainty.

How does uncertainty affect mental health? Political and economic instability fuel anxiety, depression, and cognitive strain. Learn how—and why—it’s reshaping our brains.

05/08/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. struggle with a diagnosable and treatable mental health concern? On average, people live with symptoms for up to 10 years before reaching out for support, often due to the shame and stigma associated with mental health. Let's normalize getting a check up from the neck up! Mental health is part of physical health and everyone deserves support.

03/18/2025

One of the things we focus on in trauma counseling is pacing. When you've been struggling with dysregulation--feeling triggered and overwhelmed--for many months or even years, it can take time to build in the practices and experiences that increase our sense of safety, wellbeing, and feeling grounded. Each step is progress and a reminder that feeling even 10% better is healing.

03/15/2025

As a Gottman trained therapist, I especially enjoy supporting couples find ways to navigate conflict in a way that mitigates harm and grows our compassion for ourselves and our partner. Conflicts are often rooted in our own deeply held fears or dreams which we explore in couples work.

Starting in April, I will have in-person openings for couples in a new office space located in downtown Duvall, WA, just above Valley Mail/Thai Duvall. Both evening and weekend appointments available.

Most relationship problems aren’t meant to be solved, they’re meant to be managed. Dr. John Gottman’s research shows that 69% of relationship conflicts are perpetual, meaning they won’t go away no matter how much you try to “fix” them. Instead of letting these differences create distance, successful couples focus on understanding each other and creating a dialogue around their recurring disagreements.

One key? Approach conflict with curiosity, not criticism. By listening, validating emotions, and making space for each other’s perspectives, you build a foundation of trust and connection, even when you disagree.

03/13/2025

Trauma work often goes hand-in-hand with grief and loss work.

03/10/2025

Spring is almost here which means a return to regular Walk and Talk therapy sessions. There are many benefits to Walk and Talk therapy sessions including nervous system coregulation, a reduction in anxiety that sometimes accompanies office visits, as well as opportunities to combine movement with reflection.

I'll be reserving Fridays for Walk and Talk therapy beginning the first week of April. Existing clients are welcome to request a Walk and Talk therapy session instead of or in addition to regular sessions. New clients will need to complete an initial assessment and at least one regular session prior to Walk and Talk therapy to ensure it is a fit.

To schedule or for more information, please reach out at info@tallcedarscounseling.com

02/03/2025

Tall Cedars Counseling celebrates February as Black History Month and is grateful for the pioneering work of Mamie Phipps Clark, Ph.D. and Kenneth Bancroft Clark, Ph.D that transformed psychology and whose research helped end segregation in US schools.

Resource spotlight:
BEAM is an incredible organization focused on the healing and wellbeing needs of Black communities and individuals. https://beam.community/

Imagine a world where there are no barriers to Black healing. Together, we can heal through education, training, and advocacy.

01/09/2025

T H I S.
a beautiful reminder
from
Tyndal Schreiner, MA, LPC

01/02/2025

All humans have a response to stress that is hardwired into our nervous system. When treating trauma, often folks experience "false alarms" with the nervous system responding in the present based on overwhelming or life-threatening situations from the past. Helping people heal from trauma includes reducing false activation and increasing feelings of safety. Some of my favorite modalities to use to help people process trauma include EMDR and IFS.

The "fight or flight response" is our body's automatic and primitive, inborn response that prepares the body to "fight" or "flee" from perceived attack, harm...

01/01/2025

As we enter into a new year, wishing you all peace, comfort, and courage wherever you are on your wellbeing journey. Feeling immense gratitude for the opportunity to be a partner in supporting folks navigate this hard, messy, mysterious thing we call life and witnessing the beauty in resilience, growth, and transformation.

11/27/2024

As we head into what many consider the holiday season, just a few gentle reminders.

--No one has a perfect home or perfect family despite what you see on social media.

--Celebration can come in many forms including honoring our lost loved ones, giving ourselves time to rest, or even being alone in nature.

--You are enough.

11/09/2024

At Tall Cedars Counseling, you will be seen, heard, and believed.