A flashback can make the past feel suddenly close—sometimes close enough that your body responds as if the danger is happening right now. The best grounding skills for flashbacks are not about forcing
As the weather cools down and the days grow shorter, you might notice a shift in how you feel. Maybe you're feeling more tired than usual, finding it harder to get motivated, or
Have you ever heard someone say, "I'm so OCD" because they like things organized or want everything to be just right? While this phrase is often used casually, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is much
If you believe someone is in immediate danger, don't leave them alone. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. In the United States, you can also call or text 988 to
At Mountain Valley Counseling, we don't think of ketamine as a standalone treatment. We think of it as an opportunity—a chance to create meaningful shifts that can be supported and strengthened through therapy
One of the most persistent misconceptions about ketamine therapy is that the treatment only works if you have a strong dissociative experience — that floating, detached, almost “out-of-body” sensation people sometimes describe during
National Grief Awareness Day falls on August 30. While it may be a quieter observance than other awareness campaigns, it highlights something clinicians see often: grief is one of the most common experiences
When most people think about therapy, they picture sitting one-on-one with a counselor in a private office. While individual therapy is a wonderful way to work through life's challenges, it's not the only
Fatherhood is one of the most meaningful roles a person can take on—and one of the most demanding. Between work pressures, financial responsibilities, parenting challenges, and showing up as a partner, it's easy
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it often feels incredibly isolating when we're going through it. Most people associate grief with the death of a loved one, but grief
