Category: Blog
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Anxiety therapy at Daisy Clinic, Bellevue, WA
Anxiety: The Ghost in Your Machine That Never Really Leaves We’ve all felt it—that sudden, heart-pounding rush when a car swerves too close or the low-grade dread before a big presentation. For most of us, the feeling fades. But for many, anxiety becomes a stubborn tenant in the mind, overstaying its welcome and evolving into…
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ADHD Therapy: Why “Trying Harder” Isn’t the Answer
If you or someone you love has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you’ve likely heard the same well-meaning but frustrating advice: “Just try harder,” “Focus more,” or “Get a better planner.” For the neurodivergent brain, this advice isn’t just unhelpful—it can be deeply shaming. It misunderstands the fundamental truth about ADHD: it’s not a deficit of character, but a…
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Cross-Cultural Counseling: Integrating Neuroscience and Multicultural Therapy
Today’s mental health counselors regularly work with clients whose lives and challenges are shaped by a multitude of cultural, societal, and historical influences. Cross-cultural counseling requires more than cultural awareness, it demands interventions that integrate neuroscience to support brain-based adaptability while respecting individual cultural identities. Why Neuro-Integration Matters in Cross-Cultural Therapy Cross-cultural transitions, discrimination, and the challenges…