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Trauma, anxiety, grief, ADHD, teenagers and the postpartum period. Here we strive to provide helpful mental health tools you can use to improve your life.
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When Birth Becomes Traumatic: How Birth Trauma Can Impact New Parents (and What Helps) Most parents go into birth with a plan - or at least a hope. You picture the first cry, the relief, the “we did it” moment. But sometimes birth becomes… Feb 25, 2026 · 14 min read -
Transforming Negative Patterns: The Power of “Doing What’s Effective” Changing behavior is hard. Most of us know exactly what we should do - set the boundary, pause before reacting, speak up for ourselves, or choose the… Feb 17, 2026 · 15 min read -
Press Pause: The Key to Effective Communication and Emotional Clarity Most of the conflict and stress we experience in daily life doesn’t come from truly not caring or not trying. More often, it comes from moments when our… Feb 9, 2026 · 15 min read -
You Are Not Your Negative Thoughts: A Trauma-Informed Perspective on Self-Talk By Bonnie King, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC: Owner of Counseling and Nature Therapy Center, PLLC Feb 3, 2026 · 13 min read -
A Word from Our Owner: Why I Created Counseling and Nature Therapy Center in Frisco, Texas When I founded Counseling & Nature Therapy Center, it wasn’t simply a professional decision - it was deeply personal. Jan 27, 2026 · 11 min read -
Post-Traumatic Growth: How Trauma Can Become a Catalyst for Healing, Meaning, and Transformation Trauma can shatter our sense of safety, identity, and control. It can leave us feeling powerless, overwhelmed, and unsure how to move forward. Yet for many… Jan 22, 2026 · 14 min read -
Navigating the Space Between: Finding Healing Through Conflict, Repair, and Genuine Forgiveness There is a space we rarely talk about in healing work. It is the space between forgiveness and reconciliation. Between wanting peace and needing repair.… Jan 12, 2026 · 14 min read -
Embracing Self-Compassion Through Trauma Therapy: Finding Your Rhythm Again After the Holidays January doesn’t come crashing in - it tiptoes. Jan 7, 2026 · 12 min read -
A New Year, A New Chapter: Beginning Trauma Therapy, EMDR, Grief Therapy or ADHD Counseling in Frisco, Texas January carries a quieter energy than we often admit. The holidays are over, the decorations are down, and life settles into something more honest. For many… Dec 29, 2025 · 12 min read -
The Power of Your Body: Understanding Trauma Responses and How Healing Truly Happens by Bonnie King, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC Dec 11, 2025 · 13 min read -
When the Holidays Bring More Stress Than Joy: Holding Pain with Compassion This Season The holidays arrive every year with twinkling lights and heavy expectations. We are told this is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year - but for… Dec 8, 2025 · 14 min read -
Why Going Home Feels So Hard: Understanding Trauma, Triggers, and How to Care for Yourself This Season For many people, going back home for the holidays sounds comforting and nostalgic. But for others, it can feel heavy, complicated, or even emotionally… Dec 8, 2025 · 14 min read
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