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If your dating, engaged, married, thinking about divorce we can help. All couples get stuck and experience similar types of conflicts over and over again. Sometimes we get burnt out and overwhelmed with our relationships and aren’t sure what to do. Couples counseling can help you and your partner get unstuck and on track to […]
June 27, 2018 June 27, 2018/ Chelsea Yamaguchi Today we are going to talk about binge eating disorder. What is it? How is it defined? And what are do we do about it? First of all I want to mention that binge eating disorder is not a choice. It does NOT mean you have a […]
Hi! I’m so glad you are here! Let me tell you a little about myself and my approach. Therapy is a place where I get the incredible honor of seeing transformation in people’s lives on a daily basis. With that I also think everyone could benefit from therapy because we all go through some extremely […]
Diets are everywhere. They are a part of our culture. Thin is seen as best and we will do anything to get ourselves to that thin ideal. Diet culture is everywhere and now being disguised as healthy lifestyle plans, detox or other diet lingo that in one way or another tells you what to eat, […]
The vision of Encounter Counseling Center is to be a place where ANYONE can come and experience change, healing and hope regardless of spiritual or religious background. With that Encounter Counseling Center provides Christian based counseling upon request. Christian counseling provides a space for individuals, family and couples to discuss their struggles in the […]
Life can be difficult and overwhelming. If you are needing a little extra help in improving your situation or mental wellness we are here for you. Our approach at Encounter does not include judgment or shame. Our goal is that your time with us would be filled with understanding, support, growth and healing. We can […]
Today I wanted to fill you in to one of the coolest personality tests I have been telling all of my clients, family and friends about. It is called the Enneagram. Essentially it is an ancient personality typology that categorizes 9 different personality types. This is not JUST a personality test, but offers semi-intense results […]
Happy New Year! It is 2018!! A new year is an great opportunity to create a fresh start by setting new goals and intentions for the new year. Setting new years resolutions is a norm in our culture, but something that is often done away with by mid-February. Resolutions are often accompanied by a wish […]
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At Encounter we have found taking insurance can limit your freedom in choosing the right counselor and the number of sessions you receive. When insurance is billed the counselor is required to give a diagnosis, which can be stigmatizing and overwhelming for the client. Carrying around a diagnosis can be difficult and discouraging. Also when […]
I wanted to round out the month of January with one last blog on growth and goals. Adding reading into your life is such an incredible way to learn, grow, gain perspective and discover new ideas. Reading is something I recommend to almost all my clients as a piece of their personal therapy process. There […]
So since dieting is not sustainable and creates the crazies physically, mentally and relationally around food what in the world is a holistic and sustainable alternative? Essential this calls many to RELEARN how to eat. It causes us to question what NORMAL eating even looks and feels like. What would it look like for you […]
April 05, 2019 April 05, 2019/ Chelsea Yamaguchi Encounter Counseling Center is excited to offer out patient eating disorder recovery treatment counseling services. I am currently getting supervision to specialize in eating disorders, chronic dieting, body image struggles and more using health at every size, intuitive eating, acceptance and commitment therapy and EMDR. This is […]