Mind Space Mental Wellness Counseling LLC

750 E Warm Springs Ave, Suite F (2nd Floor)
Boise, ID 83712

(208) 901-3351 | hello@mindspaceid.com

Office Hours by Appointment Only

Clinical Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10am-7pm

My office is a calm, private space located in Boise’s East Warm Springs neighborhood … a peaceful setting designed to help you settle in and breathe.

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Over the last month, I’ve become more aware of how therapy is often described. There’s an assumption that the work is “just talking”.

That hasn’t been my experience.
Not as a client. Not as a clinician.

Therapy, as I p

You know … January doesn’t haavve to be a reset.

For a lot of people, this part of the month is more of a transition.
Energy can feel uneven.
Motivation might be quieter than expected. Things are still landing.

Nothing is wrong with yo

Therapy does not need to override your body’s intelligence. It does not require speaking through discomfort, chasing calm, or moving faster than your system can tolerate.

This work is paced.
Your choices in the process matter.
Autonomy is resp

Resting doesn’t always translate to feeling calm and here’s why …

When the body slows down, awareness increases. Physical sensation can become louder. Emotions or internal energy can surface. A sense of activation can show up even

There is often a quiet middle space after long periods of coping.
The urgency fades, but clarity has not arrived yet.

This phase is frequently misunderstood.
It can feel uncomfortable, dull, or disorienting.
Not because something is wrong, more so b