Peak Counseling

01/05/2026

Take Care of Your Mental Health Like You Take Care of Your Body 💪

Most people are good at pushing through stress, staying busy, and taking care of everyone else — but your mental health needs attention too.

Just like you’d see a doctor for an injury or hit the gym to stay healthy, talking with a therapist can help you deal with stress, anger, burnout, relationship struggles, anxiety, or feeling disconnected. Therapy isn’t about weakness — it’s about getting tools, clarity, and support so you can show up better at work, at home, and in your life.

At Peak Counseling, our therapists offer a practical, down-to-earth space to sort things out, problem-solve, and work through what’s been weighing on you.

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll deal with it later,” this might be the sign to take the next step.

📞 Call 918-230-2489
📧 Email desk@peakcounselingtulsa.com
💻 In-person & telehealth options available

Strong people take care of their health — mind and body.

01/01/2026

🌿 Today, if you’re able, take a few minutes to step outside — alone or with someone you care about. You don’t have to go far. A porch, sidewalk, park, or backyard counts.While you’re outside, try this simple grounding exercise: 1. Look for 3 things in nature — a tree, a cloud, a rock, a sound in the wind. 2. Notice 2 sensations in your body — your feet on the ground, the air on your skin, your breath moving in and out. 3. Take 1 slow, steady breath — in through the nose, out through the mouth.Let your attention rest gently on the moment. No need to “do it right.” Just notice.⸻🧠 Why this helps (what research shows)Spending time in nature has been linked in research to: • lower stress hormones (like cortisol), • improved mood and emotional regulation, • reduced anxiety and mental fatigue, • and increased feelings of calm and connection.Studies in fields like environmental psychology, neuroscience, and public health have found that even brief time outdoors — sometimes as little as 10–20 minutes — can help the nervous system shift out of stress mode and into a more regulated, restorative state.Grounding practices like noticing sights, sounds, and body sensations support the brain’s ability to return to the present moment, which can reduce rumination and help the body feel safer.⸻💚 A gentle reminderThere’s no “right” way to do this.If today feels heavy, slow, or quiet — that’s okay.Just step outside, notice something living or steady in the world around you, and let your body take one calm breath.

12/25/2025

12/13/2025

“I dont really have trauma”
“Other people have it worse.”
“I dont even know what i would talk about.”
“We just need better communication.”
“I’ll just push through it.”
“My childhood was normal.”

“I’m Fine!”

(They were, in fact, not fine)

12/06/2025

Therapists — need last-minute CEUs before the year ends?

We’ve got you covered. 🎯

Peak Counseling now offers several on-demand online trainings you can take at your own pace. Whether you need just a few hours or you’re looking to deepen your clinical skills, these courses are designed to be practical, experiential, and immediately useful in your work.

Available Trainings:
• Working With ADHD & Autistic Clients — Understand neurodiversity through a compassionate, strengths-based lens and learn practical interventions you can use right away.
• Couples Counseling Interventions — Pulls from Gottman, EFT, attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and more to help you confidently navigate the toughest moments with couples.
• Introduction to Parts Work — A warm, accessible dive into parts-based therapy to help you support clients with greater clarity, compassion, and internal understanding.

If you’re wrapping up the year and still need CEUs, or you just want to expand your skill set, these trainings are a great way to invest in yourself and your practice.

Registration is open now — take them anytime, anywhere.

https://ptgcollective.com/course/intro-to-working-with-parts/

https://ptgcollective.com/course/understanding-and-supporting-autistic-and-adhd-clients/

https://ptgcollective.com/course/couples-counseling-interventions/

Parts work is a therapeutic approach that acknowledges the complexity of the human psyche by recognizing that individuals have various internal “parts” or aspects within themselves. These parts represent different emotions, beliefs, memories, and patterns of behavior, and they often serve specif...

11/28/2025

Searching for the right gift for the man in your life? If he’s a thoughtful outdoorsman who feels most himself in the quiet of the woods, this curated list of books and backcountry-tested gear is a great place to start. These are the things that support reflection, adventure, and feeling more connected—to nature, to God, and to himself.

Discover the books, outdoor gear, and tools I personally use and recommend for healing, growth, and backcountry adventures. Explore trusted resources for mental health, nature-based therapy, and wilderness experiences.

11/27/2025

🌲 New Blog Post!
“How a Daily Gratitude Practice Can Boost Your Mental Health (And Keep You Grounded When Life Gets Wild)”

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to start a simple habit that can lower stress, improve sleep, strengthen relationships, and help you feel more grounded—no matter how chaotic life gets. In this week’s blog, I break down the science behind gratitude, add a little humor, and tie it all back to nature and mental health.

If you’re ready for better emotional balance (and fewer late-night overthinking sessions), check it out and start a daily gratitude practice with me this Thanksgiving. 🍁✨

How a Daily Gratitude Practice Can Boost Your Mental Health (And Keep You Grounded When Life Gets Wild)

11/19/2025

Movember and International Men’s Day shine a light on something we see every day at Peak Counseling:
Men are struggling. Men are healing. Men are growing.
And none of them should have to do it alone.

Today’s a good day to check in—with yourself or with a man in your life.
Try a simple opener:

“How’s your heart today?”
“What’s been weighing on you?”
“What support would help right now?”

Men’s mental health matters.
And when you’re ready to talk, we’re here to listen.

Peak Counseling
Helping men heal, connect, and become who they’re meant to be.
918-230-2489

11/18/2025

We took the Union baseball boys out on the trail this week with—mylongwalk—just the woods, the team, and a chance to slow down and talk leadership.

No distractions. Just miles of hiking, good conversations, and moments that push young men to think about who they want to be on and off the field.

Proud of this group. Strong attitudes, strong effort, and even stronger character.
Good team. Good time. Good work being done out there. 🌲⚾️