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We all have a unique journey we are on. Counseling is designed to bring healing and wholeness to our lives and it is our desire at Novo Life Counseling to walk alongside you in this journey. Guilt, fear, and shame are constantly working against us to keep us stuck where we are. Our goal is to create a safe place to explore the deeper issues that are holding us back, and keeping us from living the lives we imagine.

Novo Life Counseling is a boutique group practice founded by husband and wife, Drew and Leanne Konzelman with the mindset and goal of reducing the barriers between you and your optimum health and functioning. We believe that counseling and living a healthy life is something to be proud of and that there is power in embracing your unique story. From the moment you walk into our clinics, we will work together and explore your challenges, develop goals, and equip you with the tools you need to live adventurously, boldly, and ultimately a more fulfilling life.

Novo Life Counseling has an experienced team of licensed mental health counselors who work with individuals and couples across the lifespan. We personally oversee the care and experience of each of our clients and are excited to join you on this journey.

If you are ready to make a change, we are ready to join you in that by offering a Free 15-minute call to answer your questions and hear a bit more about what you are hoping to accomplish!

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Novo Life Counseling Treatment — WHO WE TREAT:

Adults, Couples, Children, Adolescents, Students, Families
*We are the premier provider of* *LENS Neurofeedback* *and offer Telehealth sessions for those unable to come to the office locations.*

WHAT WE TREAT:

Pre-Marital/Marriage Counseling
Relationship issues
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Life Transitions

Behavioral issues
Peer relationships
Self-Esteem / Self-Identity
Life Coaching
Work-life Balance
Stress
Christian counseling

Women's Issues
Postpartum support
Men’s Issues
Conflict Resolution
Anger management
Coping Skills
Family-of-Origin Issues

Novo Life Counseling Office Location — Office Locations:

**10512 NE 68th St. Suite 102**
**Kirkland, WA 98033**
Offering Telehealth and In-person sessions
Hours: By Appointment Only

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What Can Trials Do for Us?

100% of people experience trials in their lives. It is important to learn how to respond to trials in a healthy way. Keep reading to learn more about how going through trials can benefit you.

Journal Prompt Ideas

Journaling is a healthy way to become more self-aware, increase memory, decrease anxiety, and put your thoughts in visual form. Have you wanted to implement journaling into your routine but don’t know how? Continue reading to learn how to make journaling a habit and discover journal prompts to get you started!

Connection and Communication in Relationships

Have you felt disconnected from your partner when life starts to get busy? How do you possibly stay in healthy communication with them in a way that fosters connection? Sometimes the simplest actions can make the biggest difference. Continue reading for ideas on how to stay connected with your partner during busy seasons of life. Investing intentionally in your relationship will not go to waste!

Combat Burnout by Prioritizing Rest

Have you found yourself losing motivation or questioning the importance of your work? This might be a sign that you are experiencing burnout. Burnout is scary but it is preventable. Read more to learn about other symptoms of burnout and how to fight against these symptoms.

Power in Vulnerability

Vulnerability may be one of the most important things that we learn to practice in our lives. Being vulnerable looks like acknowledging difficult emotions inside oneself and being able to talk about those feelings with others. Do you have a desire to be more vulnerable? Keep reading to learn about the benefits of vulnerability and some action steps you can take to be more vulnerable in your relationships.

How to Support a Loved One Struggling With Mental Illness

Do you ever struggle with knowing how to be there for a friend who is battling mental illness? It is important that you take your role as a supporter and encourager seriously, as you might be the only person caring for your friend at this time. Read more to learn about specific things you can do to support a loved one who is struggling with mental illness.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What is it and How Do I Deal With It?

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is very common among adults in the United States. It is important to be educated about what GAD is and how to manage it. Keep reading to learn more about what characterizes GAD and find some tips on ways to combat anxiety.

Growth Mindset > Fixed Mindset

With the freedom of summer wearing off, back-to-school in full swing, and fall activities filling up our schedules, mindset is everything. Do you know the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset? Keep reading to learn how to switch your negative thoughts to more positive thinking through the values of a growth mindset.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide can be a hard topic to talk about, but that is why having a healthy discussion around this topic is that much more important. Talking about suicide lessens its stigma and can even save lives. Continue reading to learn the warning signs of suicide, find resources that can help you if you are considering suicide, and find truthful lessons learned by someone who has experienced the suicide of a loved one.

Healthy Habits that Will Love You in Return

Have you ever considered that some of the things you love don’t feel the same way about you? Maybe you love to sit on your bed scrolling on your phone for an hour, but all your phone does is make you feel hopeless and frustrated. Or maybe you enjoy snacking on your favorite foods, but it doesn’t nourish your body. Continue reading to discover 5 healthy habits that you can start today that will love you in return!

Balancing Life in a World of Chaos

With back to school coming up for many people, sometimes it can feel as if the chaos of life comes full-force to hit you in the face. How do you balance it all? How do you make time for friends and family when your to-do list is piling up to the ceiling? Balance is important because it works to eliminate chaos, allows us to have more peace, stronger connections with people, and overall holistic health. It is difficult to find balance, but there are simple ways to make juggling everything easier.

Weathering the Storm of Fear and Anxiety

In life, the hope is to overcome hardship so that we can experience peace and calm after a storm, and come away from that storm having learned something new, and grown as an individual. I think it is important to note, that we will without a doubt experience storms and hardship in our lives. We can’t get around it, we have to go through it, and the beauty in each of our stories, is that if we weather the storm with truth and hope, we will experience the peace, and overcome the hardship.

Stress and Anxiety: A Difference of Perception

Have you ever considered that stress and anxiety are two different things? Stress overwhelms one’s ability to cope with external, present circumstances, while anxiety is often future focused and internally experienced. Read more how you can use stress in a positive way, and impact how you manage anxiety in your life.

Screen Time: The Reward or Consequence

Cell phone use is a major factor in raising our teens. Do you use screen time as a reward or consequence for behavior?

Experiential Therapy

Experiential therapies access a different part of our psychological experience to allow for deep and meaningful processing. They allow for active experiencing which leads to different ways of processing your trauma, memories, difficulties, hurts, and more.

The Power of Self-Talk

What happens in our brains on a thought level daily largely goes underneath our conscious awareness. Some of this is simple like deciding what to eat for lunch; however, some of it comes in the form of “self-talk,” the way we speak and respond to ourselves throughout the day. Sometimes this self-talk can have negative effects on our daily lives, which is why its important to bring awareness to it.