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As a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in eating disorders and body image issues, I find - [Welcome Lisa!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/welcome-lisa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||43px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]I’m thrilled to announce that Lisa Mareb, MSW, LCSW, CEDS-S is joining the Embrace Strength Counseling team! Lisa is passionate about helping teens and adults develop a more fulfilling relationship with their mind, body, food, and spirit. She specializes in eating disorders, - [My #1 Growth Word](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/my-1-growth-word/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-29px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Emotions are an integral part of our human experience. They color our world, guide our decisions, and shape our interactions. Yet, for many of us, there’s a tendency to push these feelings aside, bury them deep, or simply avoid them - [20 Eating Disorder Mantras to Try](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/20-eating-disorder-mantras-to-try/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-29px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Recovering from an eating disorder is HARD. We often lose sight of why we started recovery in the first place, or wonder if it’s even worth it. Whether you’ve been working at recovery for years or are just beginning your - [Eating Disorder Recovery: One Perspective](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/eating-disorder-recovery-one-perspective/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-58px|||” custom_padding=”||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”2032.9px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This week marks 23 years of recovery from my eating disorder. As a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and recovered professional, I’m often asked two questions regarding eating disorder recovery: How was I able to recover? What - [Why You Should Feel Your Feelings](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/why-you-should-feel-your-feelings/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”2073px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-4px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||12px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Emotions are an integral part of our human experience. They color our world, guide our decisions, and shape our interactions. Yet, for many of us, there’s a tendency to - [Team Spotlight: Meet Isabella!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/3782-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”2073px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-4px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||12px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] We are excited to welcome this year’s counseling intern, Isabella, to the Embrace Strength team! Isabella is currently getting her Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at the - [6 Strategies for Managing Seasonal Depression](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/6-strategies-for-managing-seasonal-depression/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1500px” custom_margin=”||-383px|||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-4px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||12px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many individuals find themselves battling a common but often underestimated foe: seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder - [4 Practical Ways to Incorporate Gratitude in the New Year](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/4-practical-ways-to-incorporate-gratitude-in-the-new-year/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1238px” custom_margin=”||-518px|||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-4px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||12px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] We all know that gratitude practices have the power to drastically change our mental health for the better. However, many people are still unclear on how to actually - [The Neuroscience Behind Body Image Distress](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/the-neuroscience-behind-body-image-distress/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1238px” custom_margin=”||-518px|||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1775.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|-101px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1634.8px” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||12px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Despite becoming an increasingly common concern, body image distress often gets written off as superficial or vain. In reality, it is a complex phenomenon, often rooted - [Eating Disorders Awareness Week: 3 things I no longer want to see](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/eating-disorders-awareness-week-3-things-i-no-longer-want-to-see/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1238px” custom_margin=”||-518px|||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1775.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|-101px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1634.8px” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||12px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign focused on educating the public about feeding and eating disorders. The theme for this year is “Get - [Practice Makes Progress](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/practice-makes-progress/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1238px” custom_margin=”||-518px|||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1775.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|-101px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1634.8px” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||12px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Practice Makes Progress Growing up I heard the phrase, “Practice makes perfect,” more times than I could count. Perfection was always the goal. I strived to - [Summertime Challenges of Having an Eating Disorder](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/summertime-challenges-of-struggling-with-an-eating-disorder/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1238px” custom_margin=”||-518px|||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1230.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|-101px|auto||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1180.8px” custom_margin=”||35px|||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summertime often evokes images of pool outings, barbecues, and carefree fun. However, for individuals struggling in - [Team Spotlight: Meet Scotlyn!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/team-spotlight-meet-scotlyn/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] We are thrilled to welcome Scotlyn Manson to the Embrace Strength Counseling team as a Master’s-level counseling intern. Scotlyn earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in sociology and minoring in business. - [Team Spotlight: Meet Claire!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/team-spotlight-meet-claire/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] We are thrilled to welcome Claire Grieb to the Embrace Strength Counseling team as a Master’s-level counseling intern. Claire earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western Oregon University and is currently in the final - [Team Spotlight: Meet Kenzie!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/3687-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”2073px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-4px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] We are thrilled to welcome Kenzie Taff to the Embrace Strength Counseling team! Kenzie graduated with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology in 2022 and worked as a primary therapist at a - [Team Spotlight: Meet Angie!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/team-spotlight-meet-angie/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] We are thrilled to welcome this year’s counseling intern, Angie, to the Embrace Strength team! Angie is currently getting her Master’s in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Denver. Angie has been researching mental - [Team Spotlight: Meet Kate!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/team-spotlight-meet-kate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”2073px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-4px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]We are so excited to welcome Kate Kastens-Moylan to the Embrace Strength Counseling team! Kate graduated with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology in 2021 and went on to work in her own - [Team Spotlight: Meet Reagan!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/team-spotlight-meet-reagan/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”2073px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-4px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Reagan Rockholm has been a part of the Embrace Strength Counseling team for almost three years, and has played a key role in the development of our internship program. Reagan started as - [Team Spotlight: Meet Kaitlyn!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/team-spotlight-meet-kaitlyn/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”2073px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-4px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”||-7px|||”]Kaitlyn Valdez has been an integral part of the Embrace Strength team for almost three years. Since graduating from New Mexico State University with her Master’s in Counseling in July 2020, Kaitlyn - [Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Dispelling Common Eating Disorder Myths](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/eating-disorders-awareness-week-dispelling-common-eating-disorder-myths/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-29px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] This year marks the 39th annual Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) put on by the National Eating Disorders Association. The purpose of this week is to promote awareness about eating disorders, instill hope, and direct people to the resources - [Continuing to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage -  Mental Health & More!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/3276-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-29px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Bienvenidos! Although National Hispanic Heritage Month is over, we wanted to share resources that take on a Mental Health focus in discussing, working with, or advocating for the Latinx and Hispanic communities. The resources below include a combination of social - [10 DO's and DON'Ts of Helping a Loved One with an Eating Disorder](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/10-dos-and-donts-of-helping-a-loved-one-with-an-eating-disorder/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1334.8px” custom_margin=”1px||-57px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] If your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, you probably know how painful and confusing it can be to support them through it. The guidelines below are meant to help you - [5 Simple Coping Skills You Can Use Anytime](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/5-simple-coping-skills-you-can-use-anytime/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1742.6px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]It’s tough to be a human sometimes. Coping skills can help. Here are five activities to try if you have been struggling with your mental health: 1. Five senses This coping skill is all about mindfulness and self-soothing. - [The Not-So-Jolly Holidays: Coping with Painful Generational Trauma](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/the-not-so-jolly-holidays-coping-with-painful-generational-trauma/) - The holiday season brings more than holiday cheer - it can bring back old trauma. - [The Not-So-Jolly Holidays: Confronting Challenges of the Season](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/the-not-so-jolly-holidays/) - Let's get real about the not-so-jolly moments of the holiday season. - [How Ed Lies to You: Free Yourself from Shame](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/how-ed-lies-to-you-free-yourself-from-shame/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”] Eating disorders lure us in with the promise they will make us more worthy then trap us in a cycle of never good enough. As an eating disorder specialist, I find myself discussing feelings of shame with every single client at some point along their - [Hello!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/hello-world-2/) - Hello and thank you for visiting my blog! My purpose in starting this blog is to provide information on topics relevant to anyone striving to live a personally meaningful and fulfilling life! This blog will cover subjects related to health and wellness, mental health, counseling, psychotherapy, and psychology. My goal is that each person visiting this blog will find - [Embrace Strength Counseling, Inc.: What's in a name?](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/embrace-strength-counseling-inc-whats-in-a-name/) - “And I’ll Find Strength In Pain” – The Cave by Mumford & Sons Everyone who walks through my office door has a problem or issue they would like to work on or they wouldn’t be seeking therapy. I believe that the problem that brings you to counseling is only a part of your story and - [Spring Cleaning Our Hearts, Minds, and Bodies: It’s Not Just for Houses and Yards](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/spring-cleaning-our-hearts-minds-and-bodies-its-not-just-for-houses-and-yards/) - “The deep roots never doubt spring will come.” ― Marty Rubin While working in the yard last weekend, I started to think about how yard work is very similar to the process of therapy. As I was raking out old leaves from the garden bed and trimming dead branches off of the bushes to reveal - [Thinking About Your Thoughts Like a Story](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/thinking-about-your-thoughts-like-a-story/) - How do you relate to your thoughts? Do you think your thoughts are true, important, or realistic? Do you sometimes think you thoughts should be listened to or obeyed? Do you ever feel threatened by your thoughts? As human beings, thoughts are going through our heads on a regular basis – it is part of - [Celebrating One Year](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/celebrating-one-year/) - Today marks a milestone for Embrace Strength Counseling, Inc. that I am honored to celebrate and reflect upon - its first birthday. I opened the doors of Embrace Strength Counseling on June 15th, 2011 with the goal of supporting people in their desire to live a personally meaningful and fulfilling life through psychotherapy. It's been - ["There's a Monster Under the Bed!": Accepting Painful and Difficult Emotions](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/theres-a-monster-under-the-bed-accepting-painful-and-difficult-emotions/) - As a child, were you ever afraid that there was a monster under your bed? Think back to that time . . . How did it feel? Were you terrified, anxious, or worried? How did you respond? Did you pull the covers over your eyes and try to pretend that the monster wasn’t there? Did - [Knowing Your Values: Why It's Important](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/knowing-your-values-why-its-important/) - The word "value" has many meanings. For this post, I am talking about the values that guide your life and are important to you. The following definition from http://www.lifevaluesinventory.org is helpful when thinking about values: "Your values are the lenses through which you view yourself and your world. As values develop, they are crystalized and - [Stages of Therapy: The Free Initial Consultation](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/stages-of-therapy-the-free-initial-consultation/) - Over the next series of posts, I want to introduce you to how I approach the different stages of therapy in my practice - from the free initial consultation to ending the therapeutic relationship. The first time I meet with someone, it is typically for a free 20 minute initial consultation. I offer the free - [Stages of Therapy: The First Session](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/stages-of-therapy-the-first-session/) - Over the next series of posts, I want to introduce you to how I approach the different stages of therapy in my practice - from the free initial consultation to ending the therapeutic relationship. In my last post, I described what the free initial consultation looks like and provided you with some helpful questions to - [Stages of Therapy: The Second Session and Beyond](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/stages-of-therapy-the-second-session-and-beyond/) - Over the next series of posts, I want to introduce you to how I approach the different stages of therapy in my practice - from the free initial consultation to ending the therapeutic relationship. Once we've completed the free initial consultation and first session, therapy focuses in on your goals and what brings you to - [Stages of Therapy: Ending the Therapeutic Relationship](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/stages-of-therapy-ending-the-therapeutic-relationship/) - In the last three posts, I have focused on how I approach the different stages of therapy in my practice - this post in the series focuses on the final stage of ending the therapeutic relationship. Upon entering therapy, many people wonder how long therapy will last or how they will know when our work - [You Have the Right to a Fulfilling and Vital Life: The Personal Bill of Rights](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/you-have-the-right-to-a-fulfilling-and-vital-life-the-personal-bill-of-rights/) - I believe we all have rights as human beings and often reflect on and share this list with my clients . . . Personal Bill of Rights I have the right to ask for what I want. I have a right to say no to requests or demands that I cannot meet. I have a - [When It's Not the Happiest Time of the Year: 10 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress and Anxiety](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/when-its-not-the-happiest-time-of-the-year-10-ways-to-reduce-holiday-stress-and-anxiety/) - The holidays are supposed to be "the happiest time of the year" and yet, for many, they are a time of increased stress and anxiety. My last post focused on eating disorders during the holidays and how to prepare for family gatherings and social events, especially those that include food. In my private practice, I - [Goodbye Perfectionism, Hello Courage](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/goodbye-perfectionism-hello-courage/) - I often notice themes running through my life and lately it has been the theme of perfection and my discomfort with being imperfect. At the end of December, I moved in to a new office and between the holidays and the move, I feel like I can't catch up at home or the office. Sound - [The Intersection of Eating Disorders and Athletics: What to Look For and How to Respond](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/the-intersection-of-eating-disorders-and-athletics-what-to-look-for-and-how-to-respond/) - "The benefits of sport are well recognized: organized athletics builds self-esteem, promotes physical conditioning, enhances skills, teaches the value of teamwork, and sets a foundation for lifelong physical activity. Athletic competition, however, can also cause severe psychological and physical stress. When the pressures of sport competition are added to cultural ideals that emphasize thinness or - [When It Isn't the Happiest Time of the Year: Eating Disorders and the Holidays](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/when-it-isnt-the-happiest-time-of-the-year-eating-disorders-and-the-holidays/) - In my private practice, one of the areas I specialize in is helping people recover from eating disorders. This time of year, I am very aware of how scary and anxiety producing the holidays can be for those who struggle with eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. With Thanksgiving right around - [Put "You" on the List this Valentine's Day](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/put-you-on-the-list-this-valentines-day/) - Every year in February, it is hard to miss the reminders that Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. Whether or not you celebrate the holiday, you are surrounded by the colors of pink and red, the flowers, the candy, and the cards every time you enter the grocery store or mall. On February 14th, you may - [National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: What You Need to Know](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/national-eating-disorder-awareness-week-what-you-need-to-know/) - "Everybody Knows Somebody" I've been posting resources, articles, and statistics all week on my Facebook and Twitter pages in an effort to raise awareness, provide hope, and point people in the direction of help for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This cause is close to my heart, personally and professionally. I struggled with an eating - [Avoid Avoiding and Feel Better](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/avoid-avoiding-and-feel-better/) - Have you ever been afraid of doing something and the longer you avoided it; the more your fear grew? Or maybe you felt depressed and wanted to hide from the world, and the more you withdrew, the more depressed you felt. This happens because our emotions feed themselves; in other words they are self-propagating. And - [How is Counseling Different than Talking to a Friend or Loved One?](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/how-is-counseling-different/) - April is Counseling Awareness Month, so I thought I'd spend some time writing about the profession that I love and how counseling is different than talking to a friend or loved one in our life. As a therapist in private practice, I have witnessed first hand how counseling can offer support and help people in - [Exercise: How To Know If It's Too Much of a Good Thing](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/exercise-how-do-you-know-if-its-too-much-of-a-good-thing/) - How do you know when something that is meant to be healthy and life-sustaining becomes too much of a good thing and potentially dangerous to your health? The weather is warming up and in Colorado that means I'm seeing more and more people outside enjoying the sunshine while engaging in some form of exercise, whether - [A Picture of Stress Among College Students](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/a-picture-of-stress-among-college-students/) - It's that time of year again - back to school! For many, it's a time of excitement and anticipation but it's also a time when many students and parents experience increased stress and anxiety. Stress among college students is high because of the transition to young adulthood and everything that means in our society - - [Doing What's Right Even When It's Hard](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/doing-whats-right-even-when-its-hard/) - Growing up, my mother used to tell me that "sometimes the hardest thing to do is the right thing." I have found truth and wisdom in this message at different points throughout my life yet have always struggled with it - wishing it weren't true somehow and wanting it to be easier to the right - ["Why me?" The Five Factors that Lead to the Development of an Eating Disorder](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/why-me-the-five-factors-that-lead-to-the-development-of-an-eating-disorder/) - I've written quite a few blog posts on eating disorders yet never tackled one of the questions people with eating disorders and their loved ones often ask - why? Why did I (or my son, daughter, brother, sister) develop an eating disorder? Inherent in this question is oftentimes the desire to gain some sense of - [Back To Basics: Reflections on Motherhood](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/back-basics-reflections-motherhood/) - I recently returned from maternity leave and have been reflecting on how becoming a mother has reinforced some key lessons I learned on my own journey of recovery and that come up often in my work as a counselor. #1 – I Am Strong This became my mantra in recovery and has stuck with me ever - [3 Steps Towards Body Acceptance](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/3-steps-towards-body-acceptance/) - We all have a relationship with our body. The question is what kind of relationship is it? Is it one of struggle and pain or acceptance and gratitude? Many of us are at war with our bodies and the battle begins at a very young age. This war comes at a cost to our physical, emotional, financial, relational, and mental well being. If you want to change your relationship with your body, here are three steps you can take towards accepting your body exactly as it is. - [Tele-what? Telehealth Counseling Services at ESC!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/tele-what-telehealth-counseling-services-at-esc/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″] I grew up on the western slope of Colorado which was a beautiful, wonderful place to live and play. It’s also where my eating disorder developed and flourished until I sought treatment years later during college in Denver. When I left Grand Junction for grad school, my plan - [Defending Your Soul Against Diet Culture](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/defending-your-soul-against-diet-culture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] “Does it matter if you gain weight?” I mumbled under my breath in between bites of my breakfast sandwich last Sunday. I was at a restaurant having brunch with six women to celebrate a dear friend. Minutes earlier, the - [3 Things To Try On A Bad Body Image Day](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/3-things-to-try-on-a-bad-body-image-day/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]We live in a culture of scarcity or “never enough” and women’s bodies rarely (arguably never) escape unscathed. According to research by Brené Brown, PhD, nearly all women feel ashamed of their bodies at one time or another. For many - [Lisa Talks Mental Health & Eating Disorders: Girls Gone WOD Podcast](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/lisa-talks-mental-health-eating-disorders-girls-gone-wod-podcast/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ min_height=”369px” custom_margin=”||-79px|||” fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_audio audio=”http://media.blubrry.com/girlsgonewod/s/content.blubrry.com/girlsgonewod/lisajoy.mp3″ title=”Bonus Episode: Mental Health Therapists Lisa and Joy Answer Your Questions” artist_name=”Girls Gone WOD” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ link_option_url=”http://girlsgonewodpodcast.com/bonus-episode-mental-health-therapists-lisa-and-joy-answer-your-questions/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″ image_url=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/newitunes2017.jpg”][/et_pb_audio][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”1″ _address=”0.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.1.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.1.0.0″] Lisa sits down with fellow mental health therapist - [COVID-19: Telehealth Services Available](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/covid-19-telehealth-services-available/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.4.1″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/If-you-need-to-stay-at-home.png” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.4.1″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″]Please contact us at 303-720-9424 or catherine@embracestrengthcounseling.com if you have questions about telehealth services. We are here to support you.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [We're Ecstatic to Welcome Reagan to the Team!](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/were-ecstatic-to-welcome-reagan-to-the-team/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”] Hello, my name is Reagan Rockholm and I am a master’s student at the University of Denver, excited to start my career in therapy. I found my calling early in life—I have always loved being an empathetic and helpful person to those around - [Starting Therapy: Bravely Ask Yourself "What Do I Need?"](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/starting-therapy-bravely-ask-yourself-what-do-i-need/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Starting therapy is hard. Period. It is hard to ask for help. It is hard to risk intimacy with a stranger. It is hard to build a relationship. These are essential elements of successful therapy. As I left my internship site - [3 Reasons to See an LPCC](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/why-an-lpcc-may-be-the-best-fit-for-you/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, or an LPCC. This means that I have completed a Master’s program in counseling and am working towards obtaining my independent license. Now, you may be thinking, “Why would I see an LPCC when I - [The New "Normal": Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/changing-with-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”] This year has been different for all of us. Healthcare and food services workers are now our frontline heroes. We are required to wear masks in public places. Graduation ceremonies were cancelled or transferred to online platforms. I think it’s safe to say ## Pages - [Home](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/) - If you want to find more joy, Embrace Strength Counseling in Broomfield, CO offers therapy for eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. - [Meet Ellie](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/meet-ellie/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_8946.jpeg” title_text=”Screenshot” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Ellie Lukela, MA, LPCC (she/her): Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate [/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://embrace-strength.clientsecure.me/” button_text=”Book Free Consultation” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#800080″ background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Specializes in: Anxiety Treatment Depression Treatment Trauma - [Meet Scotlyn](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/meet-scotlyn/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Scotlyn-M.jpg” title_text=”Scotlyn M.” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”34px||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Scotlyn Manson, MA, LPCC (she/her): Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate [/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://embrace-strength.clientsecure.me/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Check Availability” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Specializes in: Eating Disorder Treatment Anxiety - [Meet Isabella](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/meet-isabella/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Isabella-Oremus-Image-scaled.jpeg” title_text=”Isabella Oremus Image” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Isabella Oremus, MA, LPCC (she/her): Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate [/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://embrace-strength.clientsecure.me/” button_text=”Book Free Consultation” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#800080″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”-23px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Specializes in: Anxiety Treatment Depression - [Meet Reagan](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/meet-reagan/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Reagan-R-min.jpg” title_text=”Reagan R-min” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Reagan Rockholm, MA, LPC, ADHD-CCSP (she/her): Licensed Professional Counselor [/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://embrace-strength.clientsecure.me/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Check Availability” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Specializes in: Eating Disorder Treatment Anxiety - [Walk & Talk Therapy](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/walk-talk-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/iStock-1093373334-min.jpg” alt=”Gentle path in open space” title_text=”Broomfield Commons” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Walk & Talk Therapy How is it different than traditional talk therapy? Walk & Talk Therapy allow you to connect with nature while processing topics necessary - [Animal Assisted Therapy](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/animal-assisted-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Animal-Assisted Therapy What is Animal-Assisted Therapy? Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a complimentary therapy that uses specially trained animals to enhance the counseling process. At Embrace Strength Counseling, our certified therapy dog, Willow, provides emotional support and comfort to clients. - [Play Therapy](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/play-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Play Therapy What can play therapy help with? Does your child grapple with big emotions or to regulate their emotions? Are you concerned about any disruptive behaviors, anxiety or sensory issues with your kiddo? Did your child - [EMDR Therapy](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/emdr-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/iStock-1587997813-min-scaled.jpg” alt=”Wooden blocks that spell out EMDR” title_text=”EMDR Blocks” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] EMDR Therapy What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – or EMDR – is an effective, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps people heal from traumatic - [Postpartum Counseling](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/postpartum-counseling-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code admin_label=”Schema Code” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_code][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Postpartum-Counseling-1-min.png” title_text=”Postpartum-Counseling-1-min” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Postpartum Counseling Is being a new parent leading you to feel lonely, depressed, anxious, or guilty? Do you feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of parenthood? Are you so - [Infertility Counseling](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/infertility-counseling/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code admin_label=”Schema Code” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||5px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Infertility Counseling Are Infertility Concerns Causing You to Feel Disconnected From Yourself and Others? Has the process of trying to conceive a child left you feeling hopeless or defeated? Do you blame - [Trauma Therapy](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/trauma-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code admin_label=”Schema Code” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Trauma Therapy Are You Feeling “Broken”, Scared, or Hopeless? Has trauma left you feeling “frozen” in time or like you can’t move forward with your life? Do you find yourself paralyzed by fear, experience - [Depression Treatment](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/depression-treatment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”1px||-1px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Depression Treatment Does it feel like you’re trudging through the day? Do you feel down, discouraged, hopeless, or depressed? Is it difficult to engage with people and activities you used to enjoy? Are you - [Anxiety Treatment](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/anxiety-treatment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code admin_label=”Schema Code” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_code][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/iStock-159751445-min.jpg” title_text=”iStock-159751445-min” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Anxiety Treatment Does It Feel Like You Can’t Stop Worrying? Do you experience racing or obsessive thoughts? Are you anxious, stressed out, or overwhelmed? Is it - [Eating Disorder Treatment](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/eating-disorder-treatment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Eating Disorder Treatment Are You Consumed with Thoughts About Food and Your Body? Do you feel like you have to control what or how much you eat? Maybe you feel out of - [Meet Catherine](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/meet-catherine/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2D3A0127-2-min.jpg” title_text=”2D3A0127-2-min” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Catherine S. Tilford, MA, NCC, LPC, CEDS-C: Founder & Director [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-12px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] (Supervises Ellie, Isabella, Scotlyn, and Hennessy) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Check Availability” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_url=”https://embrace-strength.clientsecure.me/” - [Sport & Athlete Consulting](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/sport-athlete-consulting/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Sport & Athlete Consulting Embrace Strength Counseling offers consultation, education, and training services for coaches, athletes, race directors, and sport organizations seeking to foster high-performance environments that prioritize both competitive excellence and long-term athlete wellbeing. - [Fees & Insurance](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/fees-insurance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ min_height=”1008px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”202.2px” custom_margin=”|auto|-18px|auto||” custom_padding=”||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Fees & Insurance At Embrace Strength Counseling, we value access to care which is why we accept many insurances and offer reduced fees through our internship program. Our specialities include eating disorder treatment, anxiety treatment, - [Meet Hennessy](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/meet-hennessy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hennessy-ESC-2025-full-size-min.jpeg” title_text=”Hennessy ESC 2025 full size-min” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Hennessy Mendoza, MA, LPCC (she/her): Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate [/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://embrace-strength.clientsecure.me/” button_text=”Book Free Consultation” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#800080″ background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Specializes in: - [Meet Claire](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/meet-claire/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Claire-G.-min.jpg” title_text=”Claire G.-min” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”] Claire Grieb, MA, LPCC (she/her): Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate Currently Not Accepting New Clients [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Specializes in: Anxiety Treatment Depression Treatment Trauma Therapy [/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/contact/” button_text=”Get More Information” - [Work For Us](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/work-for-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Job Listings” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”360deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#800080 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Current Job Openings” admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|Cormorant Garamond_weight|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#800080″ title_font_size=”58px” title_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”28px” title_font_size_phone=”20px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/depression.jpg” title_text=”depression” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”048d8e79-b07f-439b-bd57-f41c14f0a56b” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” - [Contact Us](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/contact/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”46px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Connect with Our Team! At Embrace Strength Counseling, we specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. We offer counseling services in person and virtually. We’re happy to chat and answer any questions you have about working - [Clinical Supervision for Eating Disorder Treatment](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/clinical-supervision-for-eating-disorder-treatment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2D3A0127-2-min.jpg” title_text=”2D3A0127-2-min” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Clinical Supervision for Eating Disorder Treatment Relational, Specialized Supervision with a CEDS-C (iaedp™) I offer clinical supervision for licensed and pre-licensed clinicians who treat eating disorders and - [Low Cost Counseling](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/low-cost-counseling-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Low Cost Counseling Services At Embrace Strength Counseling, we strive to make counseling affordable and accessible. Our interns and LPCC’s are able to offer reduced fees for services while working towards their next professional stage, either graduation with - [Meet Willow](https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/meet-willow/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://embracestrengthcounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_7756-scaled.jpeg” title_text=”IMG_7756″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Willow (she/her): Certified Therapy Dog (Handler: Catherine S. 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