Real Life Counseling, PLLC

11/20/2025

As we head into the holidays, family (or the lack thereof) becomes a significant part of the experience. Families have the potential to be both the most enriching part of our lives as well as our greatest sources of stress, grief or conflict. They can be a strength and joy, or, a reminder of loneliness, loss or abandonment. Families, good or bad, natural or adopted, are a powerful force in our lives that enrich and wound. As we head into the holidays, if you are looking for ways to either enrich the family you have, or, identify a community that can fill the family gap, reach out. Counselors understand the value & significance of family - when you have one and when you don't - and how to strengthen those connections and improve the life they create in yours. And for those who may not have family, finding your own or new ways to celebrate holidays becomes important. Holidays are a significant part of the human experience, not only in what we receive, but often more special in what we give, invest into and whose lives are enriched by our own. https://reallifecounseling.us

Real Life Counseling in Vancouver, WA serves adults, couples, teens & children with mental health counselors for depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief & loss.

11/20/2025

🌟 Happy Children’s Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate children everywhere — their curiosity, creativity, and resilience. But beyond the smiles and laughter, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of supporting children’s mental health. 💛

Early mental health care helps children understand their emotions, cope with stress, and develop skills that last a lifetime. Addressing challenges early can prevent struggles from growing into bigger issues later. Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.

At RLC, we are committed to providing compassionate, child-focused care that empowers young minds and nurtures emotional well-being. Let’s prioritize children’s mental health — because when children thrive emotionally, they thrive in every part of life. 💚

Real Life Counseling in Vancouver, WA serves adults, couples, teens & children with mental health counselors for depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief & loss.

11/13/2025

🌎💛 Happy World Kindness Day from Real Life Counseling! 💛🌎

At RLC, we know that kindness is more than just a feeling — it’s a powerful tool for connection, healing, and growth. Whether it’s offering a smile, listening with empathy, or showing compassion to yourself, small acts of kindness can make a big difference. ✨

Today (and every day), let’s choose kindness — in our communities, in our relationships, and in our own hearts. 💚

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans and Their Strength 🇺🇸

Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the incredible courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who have served our country — and the families, friends, and loved ones who stand beside them every step of the way.

Behind every uniform is strength and resilience, but also battles that aren’t always seen:
💚 About 1 in 3 veterans live with a mental health condition.
💚 In 2022, 6,407 veterans lost their lives to su***de.
💚 Mental health diagnoses among active-duty members have risen nearly 40% since 2019.

At RLC, we believe in the power of healing, community, and hope. Every day, we see the strength it takes to ask for help — and the transformation that follows when connection replaces silence.
To all who have served: thank you for your courage, your sacrifice, and your example. You remind us what resilience truly looks like.

If you or someone you love is a veteran who’s struggling, please know that you are never alone — support is here when you’re ready. 💚

11/07/2025

Counseling can help you find the light when facing the darkness. It can be hard, on our own, to find hope or a pathway forward when being overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, sadness or loss, anger, feelings of failure or disappointment. Life itself can be very hard. But, it can also be so amazing when we know how to navigate it. And barriers become solutions with a little help. Whether it's with us, or any counselor, don't be afraid to reach out for help. It's what counselors are here for, love to do and feel privileged to provide. If you're needing a little help finding your own light, click here to get started: https://reallifecounseling.us

Real Life Counseling in Vancouver, WA serves adults, couples, teens & children with mental health counselors for depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief & loss.

10/27/2025

"But what is grief, if not love persevering?" Though spoken by a fictional character in a fantasy tv show, it couldn't be anymore true and real. When it comes to grief and loss, most of us struggle to even know where to begin. That’s normal, as grief & loss can look so different with each of us and be centered around a diverse focus. Finding a safe & supportive environment to process grief and loss can help us “find our way forward”, without ever leaving behind the ones or things that meant so much. Find your own way forward by clicking here: https://reallifecounseling.us/

Real Life Counseling in Vancouver, WA serves adults, couples, teens & children with mental health counselors for depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief & loss.

10/23/2025

Overcoming past hurts can feel like a daunting and even impossible task. How can I recover from things that hurt so bad? Violations, betrayals, theft, abandonment or abuse can leave marks on us that seemingly never heal. And yet, to find our way forward, it can sometimes mean journeying through those wounds. As scary as that journey sounds, there is help, and healing, and recovery. But also hope. Hope that we can recover from our hurt and find healing pathways forward. Like most journeys, they often take someone going with us. If you're ready to begin the healing, take that first step right here: https://reallifecounseling.us

Real Life Counseling in Vancouver, WA serves adults, couples, teens & children with mental health counselors for depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief & loss.

10/14/2025

Getting help with mental health struggles should never come with a side of shame or embarrassment. Nor is it weak. Quite the opposite as a matter of fact - it shows strength, resolve and care. Managing our health is always a victory, but it is a journey, and one that has important outcomes in our own life and the lives of those we care about. If you're struggling with your mental health, we are here for you - with a "healthy" helping of encouragement, unconditional positive regard and celebration that you're choosing to get the support you need to be your best self. And, you don't need to go it alone - click here to get started: https://reallifecounseling.us

Real Life Counseling in Vancouver, WA serves adults, couples, teens & children with mental health counselors for depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief & loss.

10/10/2025

🌍 Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

At Real Life Counseling, this day is more than a reminder, it’s a celebration of the heart, courage, and healing that happens every day.

To our incredible clinical providers and administrative team: THANK YOU! Your compassion, consistency, and dedication make a lasting difference. Whether you're in session, scheduling, supporting behind the scenes, or welcoming someone through our doors for the first time - you are the heartbeat of this work.

And to our community: THANK YOU for trusting us to walk alongside you on your mental health journey. It is an honor to be part of your story, and we don’t take that privilege lightly.

Mental health impacts us all and together we’re creating a future where care is compassionate, stigma is reduced, and healing is possible.

10/02/2025

Thank you Clark County! RLC was named best Therapist/Counseling group of Clark County for 2025! Annually The Columbian runs a 3 month long poll of gathering nominations and then votes for best businesses, as reported by our community. We are so grateful to provide this service here and feel so privileged whenever we get to join someone on their journey. We also put a lot into trying to provide our very best to each person who seeks our support. Shout out to the The Columbian for hosting and coordinating this for our community! If you are looking for support with counseling, just click here to get started! https://reallifecounseling.us

Real Life Counseling in Vancouver, WA serves adults, couples, teens & children with mental health counselors for depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief & loss.

09/28/2025

You matter. But life can sometimes have a way of tearing us down. And in a world where highlighting the negatives of others often garners more attention than celebrating their victories, it can become easy to not see the value we & others bring into it. Knowing one's worth even when others may not is crucial for having healthy relationships, a healthy view of ourselves and the courage to accomplish things we may otherwise see as impossible. Growing a healthy view of ourselves without diminishing the value of others is where counseling can help. If you need help in growing your understanding that, "you matter", find someone right here to start that journey today. https://reallifecounseling.us

Real Life Counseling in Vancouver, WA serves adults, couples, teens & children with mental health counselors for depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief & loss.

09/19/2025

There can be a stigma around mental health - that we should hide it, not acknowledge it or treat it as if it were something to be ashamed of. Mental Health struggles thrive in the dark, are exasperated in the shame and deteriorate in isolation. But talking about our mental health struggles are crucial for finding our way forward, not being undermined by them and for normalizing a very human experience - mental health. Toss off that unhelpful and lying stigma and get that conversation started today: https://reallifecounseling.us/