by Darcie Clarke | May 14, 2025
Anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. It doesn’t always look like panic attacks or worst-case-scenario spirals. Sometimes it hides in overthinking, perfectionism, irritability—or that constant hum of unease in the background of your day. This Mental Health Awareness Month,...
by Darcie Clarke | May 13, 2025
Let’s be real—therapy often gets a bad rap. Cue the clichés: lying on a couch, dramatic breakthroughs, awkward silences. But what actually happens in therapy is far more grounded—and human. Think of therapy as a conversation with intention. It’s a space to...
by Darcie Clarke | May 6, 2025
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a perfect time to clear the air about therapy. Despite growing awareness, many myths still linger that keep people from getting the support they need. So let’s talk about it. Here are some of the most common myths I hear as a...
by Darcie Clarke | Apr 29, 2025
Take a deep breath—in through your nose, out through your mouth. In that simple moment, your body begins to shift. Breath isn’t just life-sustaining—it’s therapeutic. In clinical practice, breathwork is emerging as a powerful, research-supported tool for emotional...
by Darcie Clarke | Apr 22, 2025
Somatic self-care invites you to tend to your well-being through the body—not just the mind. It’s a gentle, grounded approach to nurturing your nervous system, restoring a sense of safety, and reconnecting with yourself. Here’s how to begin building your own somatic...
by Darcie Clarke | Apr 15, 2025
Grounding Techniques for Anxiety and Panic Weekly, I see clients who report experiencing heightened anxiety and panic associated with navigating life’s daily stressors and challenges. These moments of overwhelm can show up suddenly—in the middle of a workday, during a...
by Darcie Clarke | Apr 8, 2025
I’m noticing professionally and personally that there’s a need to offer ourselves more self compassion as we navigate life’s daily challenges. In a world that often emphasizes productivity and perfection, it’s easy to be our own harshest critic. We extend kindness and...
by Darcie Clarke | Apr 1, 2025
Walking is more than just a way to get from one place to another—it is a pathway to mindfulness, healing, and emotional balance. Each step we take offers an opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with ourselves and the world around us. Walking is a...
by Darcie Clarke | Mar 24, 2025
As the days grow longer and the crisp air of spring settles in, we are reminded of the beauty in transition. The ground, still damp from winter’s embrace, offers a solid foundation beneath our feet. The trees awaken with fresh buds, and the sun, though fleeting, casts...
by Darcie Clarke | Nov 28, 2023
Further to my last entry, I want to acknowledge the other side of the coin. The ability to take time to rest and recharge after the long days of spring and summer where oftentimes we feel the urge and energy to be going hard from morning to...
