by Sabrina Walters | Jun 27, 2025 | Anxiety, Communication, Connection, Counseling, Counseling Portland, Emotions, Family, Parenting, Therapy Portland
As parents, we so often feel the pressure to be calm, steady, and composed — especially when we’re struggling inside. We want to protect our children from our hard emotions, to shield them from the anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm we carry. But the truth is,...
by Sabrina Walters | Jan 23, 2025 | Anxiety, Connection, Core Values Counseling, Counseling, Counseling Portland, Depression, Therapy Portland
Life is full of transitions — the moments between what was and what’s next. These “liminal spaces” can feel uncertain, even unsettling. They’re like standing in a hallway between two rooms, or waiting in an airport during a layover. You’re neither here nor...
by Sabrina Walters | Nov 19, 2024 | Anxiety, brain mapping, brain mapping therapy, Brain research, Connection, Counseling, Couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, Marriage, neurofeedback therapy, relationship counseling, Relationships
In relationships, it’s common for one partner to feel anxious while the other seems calmer — or for one partner to operate at a slower pace while the other is always on the go. These differences can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and emotional...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 23, 2024 | Anxiety, Communication, Emotions, Empathy, Family, Parenting, Trauma-Informed Parenting
As those of you with kids settle into the new school year, I’ve been sharing some gentle parenting-inspired advice to help your family have a smoother, less stressful fall. So far, we’ve talked about attachment and transitions, rituals and emotions, how to help...
by Sabrina Walters | Oct 9, 2024 | Anxiety, Communication, Empathy, Family, Parenting, Social media
Recently, I shared with you some gentle parenting tips for an easier start to the school year, focusing on attachment and transitions, as well as rituals and emotions. While these tools can be helpful, there’s almost no getting around the elephant in the room:...
