Zen the Therapy Cat

02/13/2026

What’s your favorite therapist reading?

Jenny Liu: As a former medical professional and current counselor, I am exploring the world of healing childhood trauma from the eyes of a pediatrician. May this book offer the insight to instill hope and knowledge in caring for those afflicted by adverse childhood experiences.

Cassidy Macygin: This book has been such an eye-opening resource and has made healing feel more possible. I’ve loved learning more about how Complex PTSD can show up in everyday life, along with practical skills for calming and regulating the nervous system.

Sabita Singh Kamnani: I really enjoyed reading Educated by Tara Westover because it is such a powerful story about personal growth and resilience. It follows her journey of breaking away from a difficult upbringing to find her own voice through education, making it a truly inspiring read for anyone interested in the strength of the human spirit.

Amanda Trost: m rereading the ACA Big Red Book -20 years later. I’ve done the steps, but in a way that was more like just going through the motions. I wasn’t able to take it all.
in yet. I’m absorbing much more now, and as a therapist, I keep noticing how this book/program pulls from so many different therapy concepts and explains complex trauma and dysfunctional family systems in a clear, practical way.

Jared Trost: I’m revisiting Pete Walker’s work by reading his new book “Holistically Treating Complex PTSD” and continuing to deepen my work with complex trauma. Staying connected to what truly supports healing and refining how I show up for clients is an important part of my work.

02/04/2026

Meet Sabita — our newest therapist. Sabita is a former teacher who now supports adults and teens 13+. She brings a calm, thoughtful presence to therapy and has a natural strength in building connection with clients and families. We’re so glad she’s here and are excited to support her in the launch of her career.

01/30/2026

Watching something other than our screens (if only for a moment)

01/29/2026

01/23/2026

Zen and Zora enjoying the catio before we take out the door and insulate the window for the winter storm.

For clients with Saturday appointments: as of now we plan to be in the office. If you feel uncomfortable being on the road and want to meet virtually or need to reschedule in order to prep, we are glad to accommodate you.

For those with Monday appointments: we are watching the weather closely and will be in touch..

01/22/2026

Our three favorite things. Also things we know quite a bit about. If you’re looking for a therapist with a cozy, cat friendly office and who understands complicated family dynamics, childhood trauma, and complex PTSD, we have openings. Virtual appointments available as well. We take most major insurance plans and have affordable self pay rates.
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01/20/2026

Mmhmm… she’s listening. Keep talking. First picture: work/playing as therapist Zora. Second is helping Jared get ready for the day. Swipe to see off the clock Zora as the last picture.

01/09/2026

This year, we have added a new therapist (details coming soon) and our hours have expanded -all of this means more availability to fit your schedule, either in person or by meeting online. Therapy for everyone at a time and place that works for you.

12/25/2025

Proof that happiness does not need to be expensive.
It just needs paper. However you celebrate or don’t celebrate this year, we hope the week brings peace, love, and self care.

11/29/2025

“Would you still love me if I was a worm?”
Found this little guy in the parking lot, cleaned him up, and now he lives on our shelf with the other weird treasures we collect.

That classic worm question is funny, but it’s also a perfect example of how we push and pull the people we care about:
“Do you love me?”
“Are you sure?”
“Would you still love me if I changed? If I was small? If I was inconvenient? If I was… a worm?”

Holiday season brings up so much attachment activation—old patterns, family expectations, boundary tests, the fear of being “too much” or “not enough.”

So here’s your reminder: you deserve to be loved even when you feel tiny, squiggly, messy, overwhelmed, or unsure how to ask for reassurance in a non-worm way.

11/15/2025

The Childhood Trauma Book Club is a safe, supportive space for exploring how early experiences shape who we are. Each month, we focus on a book related to trauma, healing, and personal growth. Engagement with the material is flexible—engage in the book of the month in whatever way works for you: hard copy, audiobook, podcast content, summary, or just by showing up to engage in the discussion.

Spots still available- this group has options to meet in person and online.
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11/15/2025

Sometimes people say, “I’ve never seen a therapist office like yours before.”
There is a lot of stuff—plants, cat décor, a meme wall, a typewriter, fish, puzzles, noise-makers.
It’s fun… and it’s also intentional.
Trauma makes it hard to stay present, so everything in this space is designed to ground you, activate your brain, and keep you here in the moment.
Touch things. Laugh. Notice. Engage.
It’s all part of the work.

Read more on our website: https://solacecounselingandcoaching.com/about-all-the-stuff-in-our-office/