Insights & Support

Many people describe moments when their body reacts before their thoughts can make sense of what’s happening. Your chest tightens during a conversation, your stomach drops before you read a message, or you suddenly feel drained in situations that once felt comfortable.

These responses aren’t random. They’re part of how the body communicates emotional information long before the mind puts words to it.

Understanding these early signals can help you navigate challenging situations with more steadiness, self-awareness, and emotional clarity.

The body processes safety, tension, and emotional shifts within milliseconds. Long before you can analyze a situation, your nervous system has

At Eastside Counseling Center, we often speak about the healing power of connection ~ how love weaves through every stage of life, even through unimaginable loss. Today, we share something deeply personal and profoundly human: a video written and created by our founder and her daughter, Aspen, in honor of their beloved son and brother, who passed from an accidental overdose on November 12, 2019.

This video is a tribute ~ not only to one life but to the love that continues beyond loss. It’s an offering to all who have loved someone deeply and have had to learn how to love them differently after they’ve transitioned.

🌿 Love That Transcends Loss

Grief is, at its core, love ~ love with nowhere to go. When someone we love dies, that love

Each year on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. It is a day of remembrance, not only for what veterans have given, but for what they continue to carry.

For many, military service brings deep pride, purpose, and lifelong bonds. But it can also bring unseen burdens~ experiences that test the mind, body, and spirit long after returning home. At Eastside Counseling Center, we recognize that honoring veterans means more than gratitude; it means supporting their ongoing journey toward healing and wholeness.

While physical injuries are often visible, the emotional and psychological impact of service can remain hidden.

In our fast-paced, high-pressure world, many people are searching for tools that go beyond traditional talk therapy. People are searching for approaches that help them not just think differently, but feel differently. One of the most effective and accessible tools is Tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).

Tapping is a simple, evidence-based practice that combines modern psychology with ancient principles of Chinese medicine. By gently tapping on specific acupressure points on the body while focusing on a thought, feeling, or memory, EFT helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and release emotional blocks that may be contributing to anxiety, trauma, or depression.

What Is EFT and How Does It Work?

EFT is based on