Deepwater Counseling PLLC

01/21/2026

Moments matter. Learn why your brain defaults to autopilot, and how to engage more fully with your life.

We can thank the default mode network for the zombie-like state we live in.

01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his lasting impact on our communities.

01/15/2026

01/12/2026

Feeling impacted by recent events? Our newest blog by Jen Blough explores collective grief and gentle ways to support your mental health.

https://deepwatermichigan.com/collective-grief-protecting-your-mental-health-after-public-loss

In the days following the death of Renee Good, many people—including myself—have described feeling a certain “heaviness” that's hard to explain. Most of us didn’t know her personally. And yet the grief feels raw and real. But this reaction, this heaviness, is more common than you might thi...

01/09/2026

We’re holding the Minneapolis community in our thoughts and extending our support to those affected.

01/06/2026

When that comment deserves a closer look 👀

01/03/2026

Looking for new, gentle ways to support your mental well-being as we head into the new year? Check out a blog from Julia for creative, calming ideas you can try at home — no artistic talent required! 💙

When life feels overwhelming, taking a creative pause can make a real difference. Research shows that engaging in artistic or hands-on activities can help reduce stress, improve mood, ease anxiety, and even support coping after trauma. When I’m crafting, I just feel calmer. My mind slows down, my ...

01/02/2026

Check out this free 6-week workshop for expectant mothers hosted by Deepwater Counseling!

01/01/2026

A gentle reminder as the year begins: support is available, and you are not alone.

12/30/2025

A helpful overview of why intrusive thoughts occur and practical ways to respond to them with compassion and clarity.

Learn to manage intrusive thoughts using the "Passengers on the Bus" ACT exercise with Emma McAdam in this Therapy in a Nutshell video.Join Therapy in a Nuts...

12/26/2025

What are we reading? Jennifer Blough, LPC, recommends Quiet by Susan Cain. 📖

A powerful reminder that introversion is not a flaw, but a strength.

12/24/2025

Trauma doesn’t impact everyone the same way. Understanding our differences helps reduce shame and supports healing.

Two people can experience the same event — but one might feel paralyzed, another reactive.That’s not about weakness. It’s about C-PTSD, nervous system wiring...