Positive Process Counseling & Consulting

02/04/2026

1. Breathe
Breathe in for four seconds, hold for four seconds exhale for four seconds, hold for four seconds. 3X
2. Cold Reset
Splash cold water on your face or hold something cold to your cheeks or chest.
3. Move & Shake
Stand up tall. Shake your arms, legs, and shoulders. Let your jaw relax. End with a power pose.
4. Grounding Statement
I am safe, I am secure, I am in charge of myself, I will be okay.

02/01/2026

As a mental health counselor, I deeply appreciate resources that meet new parents with compassion, honesty, and practical support—and Diamonds in the Rough does exactly that. This workbook gently normalizes the emotional complexity of the postpartum period while offering grounding tools, reflective prompts, and reassurance that struggle does not equal failure. It reminds new parents that even in exhaustion, overwhelm, and uncertainty, there is resilience forming beneath the surface. I would confidently recommend this workbook to any new parent navigating postpartum mood challenges who wants to feel less alone and more supported on their healing. ❤️ https://a.co/d/3apZHMZ

02/01/2026

🚨 Welcoming a Trusted Clinician for First Responders & Their Families 🚨

Positive Process Counseling & Consulting is proud to welcome Jodi Walker, CMHC to our clinical team.
Jodi brings years of experience supporting first responders and their families, with a grounded, compassionate approach to the realities of the job. She specializes in:
• PTSD & trauma
• Addiction & recovery
• ADHD
• Mood disorders
• Stress, burnout, and life transitions
Jodi is currently licensed in Utah and paneled with SelectHealth, with additional insurance panels coming soon.
If you’d like to get started now—or be placed on her priority waitlist as new panels open—reach out today:

📞 435-592-4150
🌐 www.natalietownsend.org

02/01/2026

We’re honored to share that our newest clinician at Positive Process Counseling & Consulting, Angie Lake, CSW, is opening two pro bono therapy spots (up to five sessions each) for members of marginalized communities who have been impacted by current events in our country.
This offering is rooted in care, solidarity, and the belief that support should be accessible—especially during times of collective stress and uncertainty.
🤍 If you or someone you know may benefit, please DM us to inquire about claiming one of these spots.
You are not alone. Support is here.

01/31/2026

A pattern I see often in trauma work:
Growth is disruptive.
Healing changes dynamics.
Not everyone benefits from that.
If this resonates, you’re not wrong,
you’re integrating. 💫

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

Announcement:

I’m currently full, but I have two clinicians on my team who I trust deeply and who have openings for telehealth clients.

If you’ve been waiting to start therapy, this is a great time to get support without the long wait!

I am available for Single
Session Intensives during weekend hours.

DM me to get started on your healing journey ❤️‍🩹

01/22/2026

You don’t leave the job at the end of the shift — your nervous system carries it with you.

This one-page weekly journal is for patrol officers and first responders who see things most people never will, make hard calls fast, and keep moving anyway.
No pressure to “process everything.”
Just a place to put the week down somewhere safe.
Use it at the end of your last shift.
Use it before the week follows you home.
Use it to notice when something might need more support.
Because strength isn’t ignoring what stays with you — it’s knowing when to check in.
If you serve, this is for you! Thank you and stay safe!!

01/16/2026

I’m currently listening to Essentialism by Greg McKeown—and it feels especially relevant for my mental health at the beginning of a new year. Maybe it can help you too!

So many of people aren’t struggling because they’re doing something wrong. They’re struggling because they’re doing too much, carrying too many expectations, and saying yes out of habit, guilt, or survival.

Essentialism offers a compassionate reframe:
You don’t need to do everything.
You need to do what matters most.

This mindset supports mental health by helping people slow down, reduce overwhelm, set boundaries without shame, and reconnect with their values and nervous system capacity.

Less pressure.
More pause for clarity.
More space to breathe.
More confidence in decisions.

Sometimes healing isn’t about adding more—it’s about carefully letting go. 💫

01/07/2026

I’m sharing this at the start of the year as many youth prepare for temple recommend and program interviews.

My intention is to support youth emotional safety, appropriate boundaries, and clarity around what questions are appropriate. This resource is meant to help teens and parents approach interviews with confidence and respect. 💛

12/27/2025

I’m a trauma therapist who works with high-functioning people who are tired of just coping and ready for real change.

I believe symptoms are intelligent adaptations, not flaws.
Healing happens in relationship.
And insight alone isn’t enough; your nervous system has to experience safety, meaning, and choice.

My work blends trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and depth psychology to help people move from survival to self-trust.

If you’re ready to stop overriding yourself and start relating differently—to others and to you—you’re in the right place.

Join my waitlist today, or inquire about a single session intensive.
*More to come about this new offering.

11/03/2025

Letting the sunshine hit your face for just 10 minutes in the morning has several powerful mental health benefits, supported by neuroscience and psychology. Here’s what it does for your mind and mood:

1. Boosts serotonin levels – Morning sunlight triggers serotonin production in the brain, improving mood, focus, and calmness while reducing anxiety and depression.
2. Regulates circadian rhythm – Early light exposure signals your brain to set your internal clock, leading to better energy during the day and deeper sleep at night.
3. Decreases cortisol – Morning light helps balance your stress hormone (cortisol), reducing feelings of overwhelm and helping your body feel safe and alert rather than anxious.
4. Increases dopamine – Natural light exposure stimulates dopamine pathways linked to motivation, pleasure, and productivity.
5. Enhances vitamin D synthesis – A few minutes of sun allows your skin to produce vitamin D, which supports mood regulation and has been linked to lower rates of depression.
6. Improves focus and cognitive clarity – Light exposure early in the day helps “wake up” the prefrontal cortex, improving concentration and decision-making.
7. Grounds you in the present moment – Taking time to feel warmth on your skin can serve as a mindfulness practice, calming racing thoughts and promoting gratitude.
8. Combats seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – Natural light helps offset the low mood and sluggishness that come with reduced daylight in colder months.
9. Encourages a positive morning ritual – Stepping into sunlight creates a sense of routine and intentionality, improving emotional regulation and self-discipline.
10. Connects you to nature – Even brief exposure to outdoor light helps you feel more connected and alive, decreasing loneliness and emotional fatigue.