Katie Curran MA

Katie Curran MA Katie Curran MA, LMHCA is the owner of Creative Awakening Counseling Services LLC. She is located in Spokane, Washington.

This private practice specializes in working with creatives and using art in counseling as a healing modality.

Sharing some moments that have made me smile lately.When I find my perspective getting too dark, pessimistic, hopeless e...
05/07/2025

Sharing some moments that have made me smile lately.

When I find my perspective getting too dark, pessimistic, hopeless etc… I find myself remembering simplicity. None of this is to say ignore, distract or stay uninformed.

But we’re increasingly inundated with news from every corner of the world that can compound and make things terrifying (because that’s what gets the clicks right?).

I try and focus on simplicity when I get this overwhelmed. I do my best to move away from screens, and step back into my day to day.

We’re gonna get coffee, why not with a friend? In the sunshine? Even better 🌞

We have family dinners, why not try out a blackberry galette you’ve had in your mind for weeks?

I’m gonna soak up the sun on my porch, why not add a cute little affogato moment? 😋

We gotta get sunshine and fresh air, why not go to a beautiful park?

Whatever you can do in these trying times to lighten your load: romanticize your day, PLAY A LITTLE!! Giggle with friends. Connect.

Have you ever been interested in the other wellness practitioners at my office? But maybe you weren’t sure where to star...
04/22/2025

Have you ever been interested in the other wellness practitioners at my office? But maybe you weren’t sure where to start?

We’re holding this open house so you can see the varied services offered, meet the beautiful professionals, and maybe snag some free services ;)

There are all kind of beautiful practices in this space ranging from massage therapy, acupuncture, waxing, reiki, and more! You may even see some of our art work on display!

Feel free to come on by and see what The Main Touch Wellness Center has to offer!

Creative humans deserve creative therapists! If you’re curious about the type of work we could do together, feel free to...
04/08/2025

Creative humans deserve creative therapists! If you’re curious about the type of work we could do together, feel free to check out my website! (Link in bio).

I’m now accepting new clients! Biweekly and weekly spots open!

New number meant new business cards! I’m personally loving the new look. 🌱🌻🌷🌸
03/16/2025

New number meant new business cards! I’m personally loving the new look. 🌱🌻🌷🌸

I know, being told to journal can feel like a very basic tool when it comes to therapy. But have you ever wondered why t...
03/11/2025

I know, being told to journal can feel like a very basic tool when it comes to therapy. But have you ever wondered why that is?

I’m sure everyone has their own ideas about why it’s so important, but for me it’s about slowing down, and tapping into yourself.

In today’s world we have a million and a half things dividing our attention: jobs, screens, children, etc etc etc…

It seems so rare that people take intentional time to sit in their own body, mind, soul and really see how we’re doing anymore.

In a world where screens especially, make it feel like our spaciousness and time is getting stolen from us, journaling provides space.

Not saying it’s a cure for anything. But when you have the time to sit without distraction, and really face yourself…I believe really powerful things can happen.

I was reminded this weekend, drawing flowers about the old adage “art imitates life.” 🖌️🎨While starting and seeing how d...
03/10/2025

I was reminded this weekend, drawing flowers about the old adage “art imitates life.” 🖌️🎨

While starting and seeing how drastically the different the images are from pencil, to ink… I realized how easy it would be to give up at the pencil stage. To see this and think it couldn’t possibly get to how it looks with the ink.

We say “trust the process” a lot in this field and I think it’s true in similar ways. In any kind of therapeutic work, it would so easy to quit at any sign of difficulty, believing you couldn’t possibly face more pain.

But as I explain to others, this kind of work often feels worse before it gets better. We’re facing the hard stuff we’ve either forgotten, ignored, pinned for another time….etc.

But until we move through the process of actually feeling them, they’ll remain. Just as if we didn’t finish this piece! They’ll still remain, we know they’re there. But we have to push through, try…even if it’s messy, or isn’t what we expected etc.

Sometimes we just have to try.
You might surprise yourself.

I know it’s so easy to hermit (🙋‍♀️ big homebody in the house!) I know this winter has been long, and the world feels so...
02/27/2025

I know it’s so easy to hermit (🙋‍♀️ big homebody in the house!)

I know this winter has been long, and the world feels so messy and chaotic.

When was your last friend date? When did you get out of the house last? (Not for work, just for you).

We’re hardwired as human beings for connection. And sunshine! 🌞 🌱🌿

Sometimes our spoons feel like -10 and it doesn’t feel worth it to go out. Even if you just go to a coffee shop to journal, read, have coffee, people watch…or connect with a friend.

Consider leaving the house this weekend! We all need community sometimes.

What have you tried lately that has put yourself out of your comfort zone? I know trying new things can be so intimidati...
02/26/2025

What have you tried lately that has put yourself out of your comfort zone?

I know trying new things can be so intimidating. We all get frustrated when don’t pick things up easily. But don’t let that become a habit!

It’s so normal when trying something new to feel frustrated, insecure, impatient…etc. I know sometimes it’s just easier to avoid it. But trying new things is so important for growth and mental health.

When we learn new skills we’re activating new parts of our brain, creating new neural pathways. Learning motivates us, gives us a challenge to get through, and can have such a large impact on our overall emotional health.

Learning something new creates novelty
✨😍✨(here’s looking at you my neurodivergent friends!)

Which as humans we CRAVE. Neurodivergent or not. When we are often feeling stagnant and stuck it can be because we aren’t challenging ourselves enough, trying new things, meeting new people.

Newness, while scary, frustrating, anxiety producing etc…also brings excitement, joy, play, silliness, and humility.

We’re not always going to pick things up easily, but don’t let that stop you from exploring all the cool things we can explore in this lifetime!

In a world filled with systems that always tell you to keep pushing, sacrifice, sacrifice, sacrifice….Rest will always b...
02/06/2025

In a world filled with systems that always tell you to keep pushing, sacrifice, sacrifice, sacrifice….

Rest will always be resistance.

You deserve spaciousness, freedom, creativity, coziness, dignity, slowness, joy, connection.

If you’re needing a therapist to help you find ways to connect back to yourself and things you need to remember this, my caseload is now open!

Call or text: 509-720-8517 to get started or visit:
www.cacounselingservices.com

I know the world is A LOT right now. We truly can’t survive on our own, and nor should we. If you’re just needing a spac...
02/04/2025

I know the world is A LOT right now. We truly can’t survive on our own, and nor should we.

If you’re just needing a space to process the chaos right now, or been meaning to start therapy, my caseload is now open!

Visit www.cacounselingservices.com for more information or call/text: 509-720-8517 to schedule an intake today!

Nature is often the thing that provides me with needed perspective shifts. There is something so magical about where we ...
02/04/2025

Nature is often the thing that provides me with needed perspective shifts. There is something so magical about where we live, the beautiful eco systems we get to witness.

On this day, moss was my ✨awe✨moment.

What brings you the most awe inspiring moments?

Just an FYI! Creative Awakening Counseling Services has changed phone numbers! Be sure to save and share the new number ...
02/01/2025

Just an FYI! Creative Awakening Counseling Services has changed phone numbers! Be sure to save and share the new number 😊📲📞🤳🏼✅✔️☑️

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20 W Main Avenue
Spokane, WA
99201

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+15097034022

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