Seasons of Life Counseling, LLC

11/07/2025

✨ Now Accepting New Clients ✨

We’re thrilled to introduce our team’s Clinical Intern, Lauren Mead!

Lauren is completing her Master’s in Counseling Psychology at Alaska Pacific University. She offers low cost sessions and has immediate openings for in-person and telehealth clients 🙌

Lauren brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective to her counseling work—helping people navigate life’s transitions, rediscover balance, and find meaning in change.

Her approach blends motivational interviewing, attachment-based therapy, and positive psychology to support each client’s unique path forward.

“Healing is a journey-and sometimes we all need support along the way.” 💙

✨We’re so happy to have Lauren on our team—click the link in our bio or give us a call 📞 to schedule a free consultation with Lauren. 907-313-7537

11/01/2025

Healing, whether emotional, mental, or physical, often looks more like a winding path than a straight road 〰️

There will be days when you feel strong and hopeful, and others when old feelings resurface or progress feels slower. That doesn’t mean you’re going backward, it means you’re human 💗

Ups and downs are a normal part of growth. Each difficult day still teaches you something about patience, self-compassion, and resilience.

✨ Helpful Reminders:
- Setbacks are part of recovery. They don’t erase the progress you’ve made, they help strengthen it.
- Small steps count. Healing often happens quietly in everyday moments, a deep breath, a new boundary, or reaching out for help.
- Be kind to yourself. Speak to yourself the way you would to someone you care about.

🌱 Simple Steps to Support Healing
Reflect Gently: Notice one way you’ve grown, even if progress feels slow.
Rest Without Guilt: Recovery needs space, it’s okay to pause.
Reconnect: Talk with a friend, therapist, or journal about what feels heavy. Naming it lightens it.

10/30/2025

You don’t have to heal alone.

When we’re struggling, it’s natural to pull away but connection is one of the most powerful tools for mental wellness.
Human contact, even small moments of it, helps calm the body’s stress response and reminds the brain that we’re safe and supported.

3 Benefits of Reaching Out When You’re Struggling 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽
1. Lowers Stress:
Talking with someone you trust reduces cortisol levels and activates the body’s relaxation response.
2. Boosts Mood:
Even brief positive interactions release oxytocin, the “bonding hormone,” which helps ease feelings of loneliness or sadness.
3. Builds Resilience:
Connection gives us perspective, emotional grounding, and a reminder that we don’t have to face hard moments alone.

Simple Ways to Reconnect 🌿
- Text or call one supportive person today.
- Spend a few minutes with a pet or loved one.
- Join a group, class, or community that shares your interests.

10/24/2025

The 5 Senses Grounding technique helps calm your mind and body by bringing your focus to the present moment. It’s especially helpful during anxiety, panic, or overwhelming emotions. The goal is to use your senses to anchor yourself in your surroundings ⚓️

How to Do It:
👁️ 5 Things You Can See: Look around and name five things you can see (e.g., a picture on the wall, a tree outside, your hands).
✋🏼 4 Things You Can Touch: Focus on four things you can feel (e.g., the texture of your clothing, your chair, a pet’s fur, the floor under your feet).
👂🏼3 Things You Can Hear: Listen for three sounds (e.g., birds chirping, typing, distant traffic).
👃🏼2 Things You Can Smell: Notice two scents (e.g., a candle, soap, food nearby).
👄 1 Thing You Can Taste: Focus on one taste (e.g., a sip of water, mint gum, the lingering flavor in your mouth).

Tip:
Take slow, deep breaths as you go through each step. This helps slow your heart rate and increase a sense of calm.

10/22/2025

Seasons of Life Counseling is here for you!

Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or other life struggles… we have talented therapists here to help.

We offer:
✅ Free 30-minute consultations
✅ Flexible appointments—weekdays, evenings, and weekends
✅ In-person and telehealth options

Take the first step toward healing today. Contact us at:
📞 907-313-7537
📧 info@seasonsoflifecounselingllc.com
💻

Seasons of Life Counseling provides telehealth and In-person therapy for individuals, couples, and families throughout Alaska. Schedule now.

10/17/2025

Progressive Muscle Relaxation… what is it? 🤔

This simple coping strategy can be used nearly in any space or scenario to bring about calm and relaxation.

Start with your breath. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose, and exhale gently through your mouth 🌬️

- Work top to bottom: Beginning with your head/face.

- Focus on one muscle group at a time: Target one part of the body (head, neck, shoulders, and so on).

- Tense your muscles gently: As you breathe in, tighten the muscles in one area just enough to feel the tension (not pain). Hold for 5 seconds.

- Release and notice the relaxation: As you exhale, let the muscles relax completely. Notice the difference between tension and relaxation, that’s where calm starts to grow.

Finish with stillness. Once you’ve relaxed every muscle group, take a few slow breaths. Notice how your body feels lighter, calmer, and more at ease 🪶

10/14/2025

As sunlight fades, it’s common to feel a dip in energy or mood, but for some, it’s more than winter blues.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that appears during darker months, often due to reduced light exposure affecting your body’s natural rhythms.

3 Ways to Support Your Mood This Season
☀️ Get Morning Light: Open curtains early or spend a few minutes outdoors. Light helps regulate mood and sleep.
🏃 Move Daily: Gentle exercise, even short walks, can lift energy and ease tension.
💬 Reach Out: Therapy and social connection can provide comfort and support when days feel heavy.

You don’t have to push through the darkness alone, small steps toward light make a difference.

10/10/2025

Social media can both connect and drain us. Being intentional makes the difference 📱

Ever scrolled for “just 5 minutes” and then realized an hour flew by? You’re not alone, apps are designed to keep us hooked 🪝

Quick Tips:
- Try a “30–minute scroll limit” app feature.
- Unfollow or mute accounts that make you feel drained, jealous, or “less than.”
- Curate your feed so it lifts you up, accounts that inspire, teach, or make you laugh.
- Create “phone-free zones” (ex: no scrolling in bed).

📚 Studies show heavy social media use is linked to higher anxiety and depression in young adults but mindful use (like connecting with supportive communities) can actually boost mental well-being!

10/07/2025

Boundaries aren’t walls to push people away, they’re doors that protect your energy and open space for healthier connections 🚪

Most people have said “yes” to something when they really wanted to say “no” to avoid conflict, guilt, or letting someone down. Boundaries are what help us reclaim our time and peace 🧘🏻

💡 Tips/examples:
- Saying “I can’t answer work texts after 7 PM” to separate work/life.
- Protecting your mornings by not checking your phone until you’ve had breakfast.
- Telling a friend, “I love you, but I can’t talk about that topic today, it’s heavy for me.”

Interesting fact: Research shows people who set and maintain boundaries report lower stress and burnout and higher self-esteem.

Boundaries are not selfish, they’re self-care. What’s one boundary you wish you honored more often? 🤔

10/03/2025

Mat Su Regional is hosting a FREE wellness event for the families of the valley! 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🩺

WHEN: Oct 4, 2025
WHERE: Mat Su Regional
WHO: The Whole Family

A great way to work towards holistic wellness is by addressing all areas of your life: mental, emotional, and physical 🏃🏻‍♂️

Go Wild for Wellness! 🌲🦌
Mat-Su Regional invites you to our Free Family Health Fair! Two weeks from today!
✅ Free fasting labs
✅ Local vendors & community resources
✅ Exciting prize drawings
October 4th, 8:00AM-Noon
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Lobby
Bring the whole family and discover fun, health, and wellness—right here in your community! 💙

09/30/2025

It’s easy to focus on what’s missing or overwhelming.
Practicing gratitude helps shift our perspective, reminding us of the small, steady things that bring comfort and joy.

Gratitude isn’t about ignoring challenges or pretending everything is okay, it’s about noticing moments of light, even on difficult days.

By regularly practicing gratitude, we strengthen our ability to find peace in the present and build resilience for the future.

3 Simple Gratitude Practices to Try

1. Gratitude List ✍️
Each night, write down three things you’re thankful for, big or small.
Over time, this rewires your brain to notice more positives.

2. Savor the Moment ☕
When something good happens, pause and take it in, a warm drink, a hug, or a quiet sunrise.
Even a few deep breaths of awareness can deepen feelings of gratitude.

3. Share Your Thanks 🤝
Tell someone you appreciate them.
It not only lifts their spirits, but also strengthens your connection and boosts your own mood.

What’s one thing, big or small, that you feel grateful for today? 🍁

09/25/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Admin Team at Seasons of Life Counseling 🌟

Are you an outgoing, detail-oriented, and efficient multitasker with a positive attitude? Seasons of Life Counseling, LLC is looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide front desk support to our growing psychotherapy practice.

✨ What We Offer:

Pay: $20–$23/hr DOE + potential for raises

Part-time schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm

A supportive, compassionate, and authentic team environment

Opportunities to learn and grow with us

✨ What You’ll Do:

Support therapists with client bookings, payments, and forms

Greet clients and provide caring customer support

Manage office organization, files, and supplies

Help with insurance billing, documents, and marketing tasks

✨ Who You Are:

Friendly, organized, and tech-savvy

Able to multitask and stay one step ahead

Experienced in customer service or admin (2–3 years preferred, medical office experience a plus)

Psychology students and graduates are encouraged to apply!

📌 How to Apply:
Email your resume + cover letter AND include your Big 5 personality test results (https://www.123test.com/personality-test/
) to info@seasonsoflifecounselingllc.com

🔗 Learn more about us: www.seasonsoflifecounselingllc.com

💡 If you’re ready to be part of a motivated, compassionate team making a difference in mental health, we’d love to hear from you!