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The Surrender of Winter: When the Body Learns What the Inner Self Already Knows

November 21, 2025

Winter invites a kind of surrender that most of us resist. The days shorten, the air cools, the world becomes quieter ~ and in that stillness, something inside us softens. Something inside us slows. Something inside us is asked to let go.

This season mirrors a truth many of us experience in moments of transformation:
our inner self often understands the next chapter long before our body does.

Your inner self knows how to surrender.
Your deeper wisdom knows how to open, how to trust, how to follow the quiet pull toward something new.


But the body ~  that beautiful, complex, loyal container ~  needs time. It needs support.

Because the body holds:

  • timelines
  • habits
  • fear
  • tension
    old identities
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Mental Health Care as a Lifestyle— Begin Your Healing Journey

October 27, 2025
Integrative Care for the Whole Person

At ECC, our integrative model of care bridges modern psychology with holistic wellness. In addition to talk therapy, clients may explore mind-body practices such as mindfulness, breathwork, and Tapping and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)— a research-backed method that helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and restore calm.

We know that healing doesn’t just happen in the mind; it involves the body, relationships, and environment. Our therapists help clients strengthen all layers of well-being so they can feel centered and connected— at home, at work, and within themselves.

Make Mental Health a Lifestyle, Not a Crisis Response

Imagine if we approached mental heal

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The Importance of Mental Health Checkups and Finding Accessible Therapy Near You

October 24, 2025
The Importance of Mental Health Checkups and Finding Accessible Therapy Near You

In today’s world, we’re constantly reminded to get our annual physicals, eye exams, and dental cleanings. But how often do we check in on the health of our minds and hearts? Just as we care for our bodies, our emotional and psychological well-being require essential nurturing. That’s where mental health checkups come in: a simple but powerful way to stay balanced, connected, and resilient.

Many people only seek therapy during a crisis, but mental health care isn’t just for moments of breakdown. It’s for continual growth, prevention, and alignment. Regular check-ins with a counselor can help identify patterns of stress before they become anxiety, relationship issues, or burnout. And

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BELLEVUE OFFICE
4122 Factoria Blvd SE, Suite 405
Bellevue, WA 98006

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Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm
Sat–Sun: By Appointment
KIRKLAND OFFICE
625 4th Ave, Suite 203
Kirkland, WA 98033
Office & Intake (425) 242-6267
Email intake@eastsidecounselingcenter.com
Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm
Sat–Sun: By Appointment

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