Charmed Counseling

Charmed Counseling Charmed Counseling creates a relaxed, supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can discuss anything that may be on your mind. No walk-ins.

Schedule by appointment only! Vancouver Office Information:

108 SE 124th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684

360-217-9050

Why To Name Your Emotions ​When you experience a strong emotion, your amygdala (the brain's "alarm system") becomes high...
01/15/2026

Why To Name Your Emotions
​When you experience a strong emotion, your amygdala (the brain's "alarm system") becomes highly active. Research using fMRI scans shows that when you attach a label to that feeling (e.g., "I am feeling anxious"), the activity in the amygdala decreases, and the prefrontal cortex (the rational part of the brain) activates.
​The Result: You dial down the physiological intensity of the emotion, making it feel more manageable.
​2. Developing "Emotional Granularity"
​Many people stick to "umbrella terms" like bad, stressed, or fine. Naming emotions helps you move toward Emotional Granularity—the ability to distinguish between similar but different feelings.

~Amy Manley, LICSWAl

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a unique form of therapy designed to help your brain resume its ...
01/09/2026

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a unique form of therapy designed to help your brain resume its natural healing process after a traumatic event. When you experience something distressing, those memories can sometimes get "stuck" in your nervous system, causing you to feel the same intense emotions and physical sensations long after the event has passed.
​How the Process Works
​During a session, a therapist guides you through bilateral stimulation—usually through side-to-side eye movements, taps, or tones. This mimics the brain's activity during REM sleep, allowing the "stuck" memory to be reprocessed and moved from an emotional, reactive part of the brain to a more logical, long-term storage area.

~Amy Manley, LICSWA

Starting mental health counseling can come with a lot of mixed feelings.You might feel hopeful and nervous at the same t...
01/06/2026

Starting mental health counseling can come with a lot of mixed feelings.
You might feel hopeful and nervous at the same time.
You might not know what to say, or feel like you’re saying too much.
You might leave a session feeling relieved… or emotionally worn out.
All of that is normal.
Counseling isn’t about having the “right” thoughts or saying things perfectly. It’s about learning to notice what comes up when you slow down and talk honestly with another person.
Some sessions feel grounding and affirming.
Others stir things up before they settle.
Both are part of the process.
Progress in therapy often looks quiet and gradual:
showing up even when it’s uncomfortable
building trust over time
learning new ways to understand yourself
practicing self-compassion instead of self-judgment
You don’t need to perform, impress, or have it all figured out to benefit from counseling.
The work is simply showing up as you are and allowing space for growth to happen, one session at a time.
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- Jenica Jett, LMHCA

Shadow work is the psychological practice of exploring the "shadow self." The unconscious parts of your personality that...
01/01/2026

Shadow work is the psychological practice of exploring the "shadow self." The unconscious parts of your personality that you have repressed, denied, or hidden away from yourself. To do it, you begin by practicing radical self awareness, specifically noticing, when you feel "triggered" by others; often the traits that irritate you in someone else are mirrors of qualities you haven't accepted in yourself.

~Amy Manley, LICSWA

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Charmed Counseling ✨As we step into a new year, we want to thank you for trusting us ...
01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Charmed Counseling ✨

As we step into a new year, we want to thank you for trusting us with your care. Whether you’re continuing work you’ve already started or simply finding your footing, we’re honored to support you.

A new year doesn’t have to mean big resolutions or pressure to change overnight. Sometimes it’s about small steps, increased self-compassion, or giving yourself permission to move at your own pace.

We’re here to walk alongside you in 2025—through growth, challenges, and everything in between.

Wishing you a year filled with moments of clarity, connection, and care. 💙

— The Charmed Counseling Team

The Circle of Control is a simple way to understand where your energy is most helpful.At the center is what you can cont...
12/23/2025

The Circle of Control is a simple way to understand where your energy is most helpful.

At the center is what you can control or influence:
your choices, your effort, your boundaries, how you respond, or asking for support.

Outside of that is what you cannot control:
other people’s thoughts, feelings, behavior, the past, or outcomes.

When things feel overwhelming, try asking:
“What is one small thing I can control right now?”

That small shift can create steadiness, even when life feels uncertain.

- Jenica Jett, LMHCA

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is built on the idea of finding a balance between acceptance, (accepting yourself and...
12/19/2025

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is built on the idea of finding a balance between acceptance, (accepting yourself and the situation) and change, (making imprivements to your behavior and environment).

The skills are divided into four modules.Each designed to address specific areas of emotional and social life.

1. The first one is Core Mindfulness, which is labeled the Foundation. Mindfulness is the practice of being fully aware and present in the moment without judgment.

2. Distress Tolerance (Crsis Survival). This skill helps you get through high- stress moments without making the situation worse. They are about tolerating pain.When you cannot immediately change it.

3 Emotion Regulation (Changing the Volume). This module can focus on understanding your emotions and reducing your vulnerability to, "emotion mind."

4. Interpersonal Effectiveness (Relationships)

These skills help you ask for what you need, say "no", effectively and maintain yourself respect in relationships.

Amy Manley, LICSWA

Making changes, taking steps, and making moves can be scary. The bravery comes in taking it on, step by step which can f...
12/13/2025

Making changes, taking steps, and making moves can be scary. The bravery comes in taking it on, step by step which can feel like a LOT! Especially when we’ve managed so long in the same cycles and habits. Sometimes the fear we feel in taking those steps is a sign that we’re heading in a new, but better direction! -Makayla Wilson, LICSWA

Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a powerful way to understand our inner world. By unblending and supporting our part...
12/12/2025

Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a powerful way to understand our inner world. By unblending and supporting our parts, we move toward greater balance, clarity, and healing. It teaches us to honor each part and lead with Self—curiosity, clarity, compassion, and calm.✨

- Jordan Dvorak LMHCA

Motivational interviewing is guided by four fundamental dynamic processes that describe the flow of the of the interacti...
12/12/2025

Motivational interviewing is guided by four fundamental dynamic processes that describe the flow of the of the interaction.: Engaging, Focusing, Evoking and Planning.

In Motivational Interviewing, the conversation moves toward a specific goal or target behavior for change. This ensures that both the client and practitioner are clear and in agreement about a topic of the discussion. The goal is to develop and agree upon a specific agenda for change. There may be key tasks such as clarifying the client's values, exploring different options for change and negotiating the focus, if there are multiple issues.

Amy Manley, LICSWA

Depression can show up in many different ways, and not all of them look like the stereotypes we often hear about.Sometim...
12/09/2025

Depression can show up in many different ways, and not all of them look like the stereotypes we often hear about.

Sometimes it looks like:

Persistent sadness

Crying without a clear trigger

Withdrawing from loved ones or isolating

Losing interest in activities that used to feel enjoyable

Struggling to get out of bed or complete daily tasks

Constant fatigue

Wanting life to end or making plans to do so
And sometimes it looks like:

Feeling numb or empty

Socializing but feeling the mask fall off as soon as you're alone

Irritability or anger

Staying overly busy or throwing yourself into work

Coping through substances, shopping, partying, or other risky behaviors

Passive thoughts about life ending or hoping you won’t wake up

All of these are valid experiences of depression.
If you or someone you care about is feeling this way, you are not alone. Reaching out for support is an important and courageous step toward healing.

- Jenica Jett, LMHCA

The cycle of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) typically begins with an obsession- an unwanted, intrusive thought, ima...
12/06/2025

The cycle of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) typically begins with an obsession- an unwanted, intrusive thought, image, or urge that causes significant distress or anxiety. To neutralize this distress, the individual feels driven to perform a compulsion or a ritual which is a repetitive behavior or mental act. While the compulsion provides a temporary reduction in anxiety, it ultimately reinforces the obsessive fear, leading to a vicious cycle where the anxiety returns and the need to preform the compulsion resurfaces.

The two most effective and widely recommended approaches are; Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

~Amy Manley, LICSWA

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Charmed counseling creates a relaxed, supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can discuss any areas in your life that may be causing you distress.