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Symptoms and Treatment Options](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/psychotic-depression-symptoms-treatment) **Psychotic depression** is the most severe form of depression. As the name implies, it causes people to have psychotic episodes, like hallucinations and delusions. Because it can cause a person to break... 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[![A cutout of a persons head in white construction paper with flowers coming out of the top of it against a pastel green background.](https://reallifecounseling.us/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20cutout%20of%20a%20persons%20head%20in%20white%20construction%20paper%20with%20flowers%20coming%20out%20of%20the%20top%20of%20it%20against%20a%20pastel%20green%20background.png?width=365&name=A%20cutout%20of%20a%20persons%20head%20in%20white%20construction%20paper%20with%20flowers%20coming%20out%20of%20the%20top%20of%20it%20against%20a%20pastel%20green%20background.png) ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/principles-of-change) ## [7 Principles of Change](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/principles-of-change) I recently met with Kathy, a sharp woman who had a lot of energy. As she shared about her week I could tell she was “off.” “How was your week?” I probed. Kathy had laid out a plan to meet some goals... 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[![A closeup of a metal fork against a textured gray background. ](https://reallifecounseling.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/3WaystoEatanElephant.jpg?width=365&name=3WaystoEatanElephant.jpg) ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/ways-to-eat-an-elephant) ## [3 Ways to Eat an Elephant](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/ways-to-eat-an-elephant) Eating an elephant, may not sound politically correct, but the metaphor gives you a great visual. In front of you stands this **BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)**. This applies to the personal and/or... 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[![A graphic that reads ](https://reallifecounseling.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/positiveblogpic1.jpg?width=365&name=positiveblogpic1.jpg) ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/positive-psychology) ## [Positive Psychology](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/positive-psychology) What is **Positive Psychology**? [![A person silhouetted against a purple and blue sunrise looks out across a lake.](https://reallifecounseling.us/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20person%20silhouetted%20against%20a%20purple%20and%20blue%20sunrise%20looks%20out%20across%20a%20lake.png?width=365&name=A%20person%20silhouetted%20against%20a%20purple%20and%20blue%20sunrise%20looks%20out%20across%20a%20lake.png) ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/dealing-with-insomnia) ## [I Can't Sleep! Dealing with Insomnia](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/dealing-with-insomnia) **What’s Insomnia?** Insomnia is a condition where you may have trouble falling asleep, waking up early, or a combination. You may wake up not feeling rested and may find yourself falling asleep during... [![A person wearing a dark jacket holding their hands out while holding a lightbulb full of bright lights.](https://reallifecounseling.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AmyPerryStinkingThinking-140624-1024x821.jpg?width=365&name=AmyPerryStinkingThinking-140624-1024x821.jpg) ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/self-sabotage-stinkin-thinkin) ## [Challenge Your Stinkin' Thinkin'](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/self-sabotage-stinkin-thinkin) “I’m too fat.” “I’m stupid. I’m never going to pass this test.” “Nobody likes me.” “I’ll embarrass myself if I try.” “I’m a failure.” “I’m too ugly. Nobody’s ever going to like me.” [Prev ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/page/8) [7](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/page/7) [8](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/page/8) [9](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/page/9) [10](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/page/10) [11](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/page/11) [Next ](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog/page/10) [![Final Brand Color_Horizontial Logo copy 12](https://reallifecounseling.us/hubfs/Final%20Brand%20Color_Horizontial%20Logo%20copy%2012.svg "Final Brand Color_Horizontial Logo copy 12")](https://reallifecounseling.us/) ## Get in Contact with us ## Front Desk: 360-619-2226 Fax Line: 360-326-9691 [**Locations**](https://reallifecounseling.us/real-life-counseling-locations) East Vancouver - 1498 SE Tech Center PL, Suite 300 Vancouver WA  98683 Salmon Creek - 2501 NE 134th Street, Suite 201 Vancouver WA  98686 West Vancouver - 3606 Main Street, Suite 205 Vancouver WA  98663 Battle Ground - 105 West Main Street Suites 205 & 207   Battle Ground WA, 98604  Spokane - 316 West Boone Ave Suite 377 Spokane, WA 99201 ## Useful Links [Insurance & Payment](https://reallifecounseling.us/real-life-counseling-insurance-resource-page) [Request Appointment](https://reallifecounseling.us/get-started) [Find a Counselor](https://reallifecounseling.us/counselors) [Real Life Community Behavioral Health](https://www.reallifecbh.com/) [How to become a client](https://reallifecounseling.us/getting-started-with-rlc) [Current Client Homepage](https://reallifecounseling.us/current-client-home-page) [My Health Data Act ](https://reallifecounseling.us/my-health-data-act) ## Services [Individuals](https://reallifecounseling.us/real-life-counseling-services-for-individuals) [Couples ](https://reallifecounseling.us/real-life-counseling-services-for-couples) [Teens ](https://reallifecounseling.us/real-life-counseling-services-for-teens) [Children](https://reallifecounseling.us/real-life-counseling-services-for-children) [ Client Portal Login ](https://rlc.reliatrax.net/ClientPortal) ## About [Our Story](https://reallifecounseling.us/about-us-jen) [Resources](https://reallifecounseling.us/community-resources) [Our Services](https://reallifecounseling.us/services) [Blog](https://reallifecounseling.us/blog) [Career Opportunities](https://reallifecounseling.us/employment) ![Screenshot 2025-09-29 at 9.05.07 PM](https://reallifecounseling.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-09-29%20at%209.05.07%20PM.png?width=100&height=153&name=Screenshot%202025-09-29%20at%209.05.07%20PM.png "Screenshot 2025-09-29 at 9.05.07 PM") [ Provider // Staff Login ](https://reallifecounseling.us/staff/1099-page) ## Interested in partnering with RLC or joining our resource database? 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