Anyone who is willing to know themselves, to face themselves with honesty and work toward loving themselves and all beings without condition, is a hero who is adding to the collective peace of humanity.
Meet Eric
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) serving adults in Washington state
License # LH60955668
Individual Therapy services in Bellingham, WA for those aged 18+
In Person & Telehealth services
ADHD
Living with ADHD today often leads to feeling constantly wiped out because trying to keep up with a fast, loud world can totally overload your brain. When simple tasks like staying organized or on task feel impossible, it is easy to feel like you are failing, which can really hurt your confidence.
Trauma
Many adults carrying past trauma face a constant, exhausting feeling of being on edge and have a hard time managing big emotions. Modern life's fast pace only adds to this stress, making it really tough to take care of yourself, keep up with relationships, or just feel present in the moment.
Emerging Adults
It can be so tough trying to figure out who you are when bills are skyrocketing, jobs feel impossible to land, and the future feels completely up in the air. It is also hard not to feel totally lonely and left behind when it feels like everyone else isnt struggling like you.
Men
It can be incredibly lonely to feel like you have to carry everything on your own just because society expects men to be a certain way. When you are forced to hide your struggles, it is easy to feel isolated and turn to habits or other outlets that do not actually help the pain.
LGBTQIA+
It can be incredibly exhausting to constantly guard your heart, hide who you are, or worry about being rejected by the people you love. That daily friction is heavy, and it makes total sense why you might feel strain on your mental health. Your feelings are a completely normal reaction to an unfair amount of stress, not a personal failure.
Neurodivergence
It’s understandable to feel completely wiped out when you are constantly forced to fit into a world that just wasn't built for your brain. Masking your natural self every day is a heavy burden to carry, and it makes sense that it leads to deep burnout and anxiety. You deserve spaces where you can just exist as you are, without the pressure to perform.
Anxiety
Many of us constantly feel overwhelmed by non-stop phone alerts and the pressure to always be "on." Trying to balance a tight budget while feeling lonely can mean feeling exhausted, stressed, and stuck in a loop of constant worry.
Depression
It is incredibly tough to be an adult with depression today, especially when you are constantly forced to pretend you are okay while feeling completely alone and drained by a the demands of our modern world. I know this weight saps your energy, steals your focus, and makes it feel almost impossible to find joy in the things you used to love.
Non-Monogomy
It can be really tough carrying the constant weight of managing jealousy, juggling schedules, and rewriting the relationship rules; this can understandably drain your mental battery. On top of that societal judgment, unfair laws and lack the basic rights that traditional couples receive can mean dealing with extra stress.
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Earth expresses firmness and balance
Air sings of intelligence and bravery
Fire speaks of action and growth