Stress is a natural part of life. Whether it’s work deadlines, financial pressures, relationships, or major life transitions, everyone experiences stress at some point. While short-term stress can sometimes improve focus and performance, chronic or overwhelming stress can take a significant toll on your mental health. Understanding how stress works and how to manage it is essential for maintaining emotional well-being and overall health. At Circle in a Square Counseling, we support...

March marks a season of transition. As winter thaws and spring begins to bloom across Washington state , many people experience shifts in energy, mood, and perspective. For some, this time of year brings hope and renewal. For others, it can stir up identity questions, stress about change, or lingering emotional challenges that seem harder to shake. At Circle in a Square Counseling , we believe spring is an opportunity to metaphorically — and literally — spring forward with care by supporting...

Across Washington state and the nation, Black communities are increasingly speaking openly about mental health, healing, and the power of community support. While awareness has grown, so has the understanding that healing does not happen in a vacuum — it happens in community, through connections that honor culture, experience, and identity. During Black History Month, we reflect not only on the historical contributions of Black leaders and thinkers but also on the importance of culturally...