Mind Over Mountains

Welcome to Climbing Hills Counseling’s blog, Mind Over Mountains.

A space for honest conversations, expert insights, and gentle guidance on the journey to emotional wellness.

At Climbing Hills Counseling, we know that even the most capable, high-achieving women can feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in self-doubt. Mind Over Mountains is here to support you, whether you're navigating the weight of perfectionism, adjusting to motherhood, or searching for a more grounded, authentic version of yourself.

Led by Dr. Lauren Chase, a licensed therapist who specializes in working with high-achieving women and perinatal mental health, each post offers compassionate advice, evidence-based strategies, and real-world tools to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Take a breath. You don’t have to climb alone. This is your space to pause, reflect, and keep rising, one step at a time.

Ready to turn insight into action?
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation and take the first step toward feeling more grounded, confident, and in control.

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Finding Your Voice: Using Assertive Communication to Advocate for Yourself

This blog post empowers women to use assertive communication to advocate for themselves in relationships, work, and friendships by setting clear boundaries, expressing needs with confidence, and embracing tools like Never Split the Difference and other practical resources for building self-trust and emotional clarity.

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Redefining Success: Aligning Ambition with Personal Values

This blog post encourages high-achieving women to redefine success by aligning their ambitions with personal values, using motivational interviewing and tools like values card sorts to create a more authentic and fulfilling path forward.

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Can I Be Both Strong and Struggling?

This blog post empowers high-achieving women to embrace vulnerability as a strength, challenging the myth that they must choose between being strong and struggling, and offering insights inspired by Brené Brown’s research.

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Rethinking Self-Care: A Realistic Guide

This blog post redefines self-care for high-achieving women and moms, exploring its true purpose, how it can lead to burnout when misused, and offering practical steps—like using the Self-Care Inventory—to build a more sustainable and nourishing routine.

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