Meet Rachel Hall and Bridget, New Ground Counseling's registered therapy dog in Issaquah. Discover how animal-assisted play therapy helps children feel safe, reduce anxiety, and express difficult emotions in a welcoming environment.

Healing often begins in connection. In this reflection, Ro Navarro shares how meaningful relationships can play a vital role in personal growth, healing, and becoming who we are meant to be. Discover how counseling can provide a space to be heard, understood, and supported as you navigate life's challenges.

Trauma isn't simply what happened to us—it's what happened inside us as a result. This article explores the difference between Big-T and little-t trauma, why two people can experience the same event differently, and why the better question isn't, "Is it really trauma?" but, "What is this person's heart, body, and mind carrying?"

Meet Claire Henning, a therapist at New Ground Counseling with a heart for helping people feel seen, supported, and understood. Watch her introduction video and learn more about her approach to counseling and care.

New Ground Counseling now accepts Premera Blue Cross insurance for therapy. Clients with Premera may be able to use in-network benefits with select clinicians, while most clients continue using private pay or out-of-network reimbursement.

Attachment theory and play therapy are often seen as secular tools, but they actually align closely with a biblical vision of human formation. This article explores how neuroscience, theology, and relational research all point to the same truth: children — and adults — are shaped most deeply through safe, loving relationships.

Chris Chang, LMFT, helps couples and families heal through compassion, connection, and understanding. Learn how his thoughtful approach to therapy empowers clients to reconnect and grow.

Why do couples get stuck in repeating cycles of conflict? In this conversation with marriage and family therapist Chris Chang, we explore attachment, emotional safety, and how couples therapy creates space for understanding, connection, and meaningful change.

Sexual shame and betrayal trauma are far more common than many people realize. In this conversation, therapist Emily Parker explores how secrecy fuels shame, why betrayal impacts the nervous system, and how individuals and couples can begin healing.

Can a marriage truly heal after betrayal?
While the pain can feel overwhelming and final, healing is possible. When both partners are willing to step into honest, courageous work, many couples discover not just repair—but a deeper, more authentic marriage than they had before.

Group therapy can feel intimidating — yet it’s often where the deepest healing begins. In this interview, therapist Emily Parker shares why stepping into a group can dismantle shame, foster connection, and create lasting change.

This winter, New Ground Counseling is offering Story Group for Women, a 7-week, therapist-led group rooted in Narrative-Focused Trauma Care. In a small, supportive online setting, participants are invited to explore their personal stories, find meaning, and experience healing through connection and guided reflection.

A new 10-week men’s group is launching this February to explore sexuality, story, and healing in a confidential, supportive space. Registration is now open.

When the person you trusted most betrays you, the ground beneath your feet can feel like it disappears. This post breaks down what betrayal trauma is, why your reactions are normal, and the stages of healing that help you find stability, empowerment, and hope again.

A 12-week online support group for women healing from betrayal trauma. Come find connection, clarity, and strength in a safe, therapist-led space with others who understand what you’re walking through.

Therapist Nathalie DiDomenico explores trauma, church hurt, and the body—how healing comes through curiosity, story, and reconnecting with self and God.

We are excited to announce that therapist Robert Vinje is now accepting clients — seeing teens, adults, & marriages at our Redmond location!  🌿🤝

Listen in to this interview with Child Therapist Jaimee Velotta as she answers: “What is Play Therapy?” and other common questions that parents ask, including, “When should I bring my child to therapy?” and “How can parents describe therapy to their kids?”

Last year, we bought a building in downtown Snohomish (❗️) with the dream of building a cozy, play-therapy cottage 🏠, designed for children to process, play, and heal 🌿.  Now you can see inside and learn about how Child Therapy works!