Star Meadow Counseling

09/11/2025

💭 Do you ever find yourself replaying old conversations, wondering what you should have said, or questioning if it was your fault? This mental loop—called rumination—is common after narcissistic relationships and can leave you feeling stuck and doubting yourself long after things are over.

Our latest blog, “Breaking Free From Rumination After a Narcissistic Relationship,” explores why this happens, how it shows up, and practical steps to break free.

👉 Read the blog here: https://starmeadowcounseling.com/blog/breaking-free-from-rumination-after-a-narcissistic-relationship/

If this resonates with you, Ellen Bass specializes in helping people heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse, rebuild self-trust, and move forward with clarity.

✨ Click the link to learn more and schedule an appointment with Ellen today.

Breaking Free From Rumination After a Narcissistic Relationship by Ellen Bass | Anxiety, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Trauma If you’ve ever found yourself replaying old conversations, imagining what you should have said, or wondering if it was all somehow your fault, you’re not alone. This mental...

08/29/2025

🌿 Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: A 5-Week Therapy Group 🌿

✨ Who it’s for: Adults (18+) in Oregon or Washington
📅 When: Fridays, 4–6 PM (PST) | Oct. 3, 10, 17, 31 & Nov. 7
💻 Where: Online (virtual)
💲 Cost: $10 per session

Growing up with emotionally immature parents can shape the way we see ourselves, connect with others, and handle our emotions. If you’ve ever longed for a safe place to process these experiences, you don’t have to do it alone.

This virtual 5-week therapy group offers supportive space to explore your story, connect with others who understand, and begin creating change. Using Lindsay Gibson’s book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents as a guide, we’ll reflect on key themes while centering your own insights, growth, and needs. Each session includes time for reflection, sharing, and therapeutic support.

Reach out now to reserve your spot!

https://starmeadowcounseling.com/services/group-therapy/adult-children-book-group/

05/15/2025

🌈 Reclaim Joy Through Your Inner Child 🌈

Feeling disconnected from what truly matters? When life gets packed with roles and responsibilities, it's easy to lose touch with yourself.

What if you could reflect on your values not just from your adult perspective—but by reconnecting with a younger version of you who knew freedom, joy, and full self-expression?

✨ Our newest blog post, "Reclaiming Joy: A Playful Way to Reflect on Your Values Through Your Inner Child," offers a gentle, imaginative approach to rediscover what lights you up—and what still deserves space in your life.

Whether you’re recovering from burnout, craving authenticity, or reimagining your next chapter, this reflective journaling guide is for you.

👉 Read the blog now:

Reclaiming Joy: A Playful Way to Reflect on Your Values Through Your Inner Child by Ellen Bass | General When life feels packed with roles and responsibilities, it’s easy to drift away from what really matters to us. That’s where values come in. In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), values...

05/08/2025

🌿 Now Accepting New Low-Fee Clients ($40 per session) 🌿

Melanie Miles is currently welcoming new clients and would be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.

Melanie is a graduate student counselor helping adults navigate:
✨ Childhood abuse or domestic violence
✨ Religious or spiritual trauma
✨ Anxiety, depression, and grief
✨ Relationship concerns or self-esteem struggles
✨ Life transitions—both the expected and the overwhelming

Her approach is rooted in feminism, multicultural awareness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), with a strong emphasis on empowerment, autonomy, and consent in every aspect of care. Melanie honors the complexity of your lived experience and brings warmth, attentiveness, and respect to each session.

About Melanie Miles Melanie Miles | BA GRADUATE STUDENT COUNSELOR Counseling for Adults (18+) Melanie believes that healing happens in relationship through connection. Her passion in counseling is to co-create with each client, a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope. Melanie believes that h...

04/01/2025

✨ Now Accepting New Clients! ✨

We’re excited to share that Kenzie Bolden is now taking new clients at Star Meadow Counseling! Kenzie is passionate about providing a supportive, affirming space to help you navigate life’s challenges.

Kenzie specializes in working with adults facing:
✔ Anxiety & Depression – Managing overwhelming thoughts and emotions
✔ Stress Management – Coping strategies to reduce burnout and tension
✔ Self-Esteem & Self-Worth – Building confidence and self-acceptance
✔ Shame & Perfectionism – Breaking free from self-judgment and negative cycles
✔ Life Transitions – Support through career changes, loss, or major adjustments
✔ LGBTQIA+ Concerns – Affirming care for identity exploration and community support
✔ Relational Issues – Navigating boundaries, communication, and connection

Kenzie is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Virtual and in-person appointments are available!

📅 Book a session today: [Insert scheduling link or contact details]
🌿 Learn more about Kenzie and our team:

About Kenzie Bolden Kenzie Bolden | MS, LMHC LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR Counseling for Adults (18+) Kenzie brings warmth and creativity to the counseling experience. She respects that it can take time to build the trust necessary to open up in therapy, and she brings patience and compassion to...

03/14/2025

🌟 Introducing Our New Therapy Book Group: "The Body Is Not an Apology" 🌟

Are you ready to embark on a journey toward radical self-love and body acceptance? We're excited to announce our upcoming virtual book group, centered around Sonya Renee Taylor's transformative book, "The Body Is Not an Apology."

This group is designed for individuals aged 18 and older residing in Oregon, Washington, or Wisconsin who struggle with body image or self-esteem related to their appearance. Together, we'll explore themes of self-worth and body liberation within the larger social contexts of our lives.

Group Details:

Duration: April 25 – June 6

Meetings: Fridays, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (PST) / 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (CST)

Platform: Google Meet

Cost: $10 per session

What to Expect:

Cultivate Self-Compassion: Learn to treat yourself with kindness and understanding, fostering a nurturing relationship with your body.

Challenge Body Shame: Identify and confront internalized negative beliefs about your appearance, paving the way for self-acceptance.

Celebrate Your Uniqueness: Shift your focus from self-criticism to recognizing and celebrating your individual beauty and strengths.

Build Resilience: Develop strategies to withstand societal pressures and unrealistic beauty ideals, empowering you to live authentically.

Through structured discussions, reflection exercises, and supportive group connections, you'll gain tools to embrace yourself more fully and challenge societal beauty standards.

Join us in reclaiming the joy of living in your body—just as it is. To register or learn more, visit our website:

Let's embark on this transformative journey together!

A Body Image Book Group "The Body Is Not an Apology" Join our transformative group sessions designed to help you cultivate self-love and challenge societal beauty norms. Start Your Journey A Body Image Process Group- Over Video! This group is for individuals (18 and older) who live in Oregon, Washin...

02/22/2025

🌿 Affordable Therapy Openings with Leah Hutchinson-Sanchez! 🌿

Looking for therapy at a lower cost? Our graduate student counselor, Leah Hutchinson-Sanchez, has new client openings for telehealth sessions at just $40 per session!

Leah provides inclusive, client-centered care for adults (18+), helping with:
✨ Anxiety & depression
✨ OCD
✨ Grief & loss
✨ Body image & disordered eating
✨ Chronic illness support

Leah integrates attachment theory, Health at Every Size (HAES), Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Narrative Therapy to support your healing journey.

📅 Virtual appointments available now!
📍 Open to clients in Oregon, Washington, & Wisconsin

To schedule or learn more, visit www.starmeadowcounseling.com or reach out today! 💙

STAR MEADOW COUNSELING Get Started Welcome to Star Meadow Counseling! At Star Meadow Counseling, we provide evidenced-based therapy with warmth and compassion. Our caring team of counselors in Vancouver, WA, believes in empowering every individual to unlock their potential and embrace positive chang...

02/04/2025

✨ Feeling overwhelmed by political news? You’re not alone. Many people are experiencing anxiety, frustration, and exhaustion from the state of the world. It’s easy to feel stuck between staying informed and protecting your mental health.

At Star Meadow Counseling, we provide a supportive space to process these emotions and find ways to move forward. Many of our counselors use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients navigate political stress, reconnect with their values, and take meaningful action—without burning out.

💙 We’re currently accepting new clients! If political anxiety is weighing on you, check out our latest blog post:

Coping with Political Anxiety by Ericka Martin, LMHC, LPC | Anxiety, Burnout, Coping Coping with Political Anxiety: How Therapy Can Help In today’s world, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the constant stream of political news. For many, staying informed is essential—but for others, the weight o...

01/25/2025

✨ Anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone.

Leonie Fischer Laycock specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helping clients:

*Build healthier relationships with their thoughts and emotions.
*Develop mindfulness and self-compassion practices.
*Take meaningful steps toward their values and goals.
💬 Ready to feel more grounded and connected to what matters most? Leonie is currently accepting new clients for individual therapy.

📞 Call or email us today to schedule your first session! www.starmeadowcounseling.com

01/16/2025

🌟 Feeling Stuck? There’s Help! 🌟

We’re excited to share a new blog post by Leonie Fischer-Laycock, MHCA: "There is Help to Address that ‘Stuck’ Feeling: An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing."

If you’ve been feeling like change is just too hard to start or you’re struggling to move forward on your goals, Motivational Interviewing (MI) might be the compassionate, client-centered approach you need. MI is designed to help you uncover your own motivation and confidence to create the changes you want in your life—whether that’s better sleep habits, reducing stress, or even big life shifts.

In this blog, Leonie explains what MI is, what to expect in an MI-led session, and how it can help you move past that “stuck” feeling with empathy and empowerment.

📝 Read the full blog here: https://starmeadowcounseling.com/blog/there-is-help-to-address-that-stuck-feeling-an-introduction-to-motivational-interviewing/

✨ Good news! Leonie is now taking new clients and would love to support you on your journey. If this post resonates with you, reach out today to schedule an appointment. Change is possible, and we’re here to help. 💙

📞 Contact us to get started

There is Help to Address that “Stuck” Feeling: An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing by Leonie Fischer-Laycock, LMHCA | Counseling, General, Mental Health The Origins and Principles of Motivational Interviewing You may have heard the term Motivational Interviewing (MI) making its way in m...

12/26/2024

🌟 Leonie Fisher-Laycock is Now Accepting New Telehealth Clients! 🌟

Are you looking for a counselor who brings warmth, curiosity, and a dash of humor to your healing journey? Meet Leonie Fisher-Laycock, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate passionate about empowering adults (18+) to overcome life’s challenges and reconnect with their core values.

Leonie’s areas of focus include:
✨ Building self-esteem
✨ Navigating life changes and decisions
✨ Addressing codependency and family of origin concerns
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Processing stressors and trauma
✨ Depression and anxiety

Leonie’s approach is rooted in collaboration and respect, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) with a trauma-informed lens. She’ll support you in gaining new perspectives, setting boundaries, and finding harmony through self-acceptance and empowerment.

When she’s not supporting clients, you’ll find Leonie exploring the outdoors with her pup Frida, enjoying live music, or relaxing with a cozy evening at home.

🖥️ Telehealth services available for adults 18+ in Washington State.
📞 Reach out today to schedule your first session and start your journey toward balance and growth!

About Leonie Fischer-Laycock Leonie Fischer-Laycock | MA LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ASSOCIATE Counseling for Adults (Age 18+) Leonie approaches clients with a warm curiosity, compassion, and humor. She views counseling as a collaborative growth experience in which she aspires to create a safe....

10/05/2024

✨ New Blog Post Alert: Advocating for Care and Safety Within Chronic Illness ✨

Navigating chronic illness often means facing unpredictable health challenges, waiting on test results, and dealing with a healthcare system that doesn’t always feel supportive. If you've ever felt unheard or dismissed by a provider, you know how overwhelming this can be.

But there’s hope. 🛠️ Creating a Medical Advocacy Plan can help you take control of your healthcare experience, define your boundaries, and approach your appointments with confidence.

🌟 In this article, we dive into:

*Strategies to communicate effectively with your care team
*Building a support system for appointments
*Setting boundaries to protect your autonomy
*Tips for staying grounded and empowered in medical settings

📝 Whether you're managing a chronic illness yourself or supporting a loved one, these steps can make a world of difference. Read the full article and find out how you can take charge of your health journey!

Advocating for Care and Safety Within Chronic Illnesses by Hannah May Williams | Chronic Illness Creating a Medical Advocacy Plan Calling doctors, sitting on waitlists, undergoing test after test, and experiencing unpredictable ebbs and flows in your health are just some of the things that folks wit...