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OptimalLife Wellness Center
Bellevue Therapist | Kirkland Counselor | Redmond Counseling
OptimalLife Wellness Center
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    • Energy Psychology
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      • Lara Symonds, MA, LMFT, DCEP
      • Anahi Tapia, MS, LMFTA
      • Angelina Perez, MFT Intern
      • Angie Tamayo Montero, MA, LMHCA
      • Dani (Bohbot) Bettencourt, LICSW
      • Dawn Angus, CMHC Intern, TCTSY-F
      • Deb Sommer, MA, LMHC
      • Elizabeth Bryant, MFT Intern
      • Eva LaFollette, MA, LMHC
      • Kirsten Laurel, LMHCA
      • Laura McDowell, LMHC
      • Michaele Razi, MFT Intern
      • Renee Zachery, MFT Intern
      • Serena Stark, LSWAIC
      • Shana O’Connor-Wolf, LMFTA
      • Stephen Lee, LMFTA
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  • Our Services
    • Abuse & Trauma Therapy
    • Child & Adolescent Therapy
    • Couples & Relationship Counseling
    • Family Therapy
    • Parent Coaching
    • DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
    • EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
    • Energy Psychology
    • Online Therapy
    • LatinX Counseling — Terapia en Español
  • Areas of Focus
    • ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Career Transitions
    • Depression
    • Eating Disorders
    • LGBTQIA+
    • PTSD & Trauma Recovery
    • Work/Life Balance
  • Our Team
    • Meet Our Therapists
      • Lara Symonds, MA, LMFT, DCEP
      • Anahi Tapia, MS, LMFTA
      • Angelina Perez, MFT Intern
      • Angie Tamayo Montero, MA, LMHCA
      • Dani (Bohbot) Bettencourt, LICSW
      • Dawn Angus, CMHC Intern, TCTSY-F
      • Deb Sommer, MA, LMHC
      • Elizabeth Bryant, MFT Intern
      • Eva LaFollette, MA, LMHC
      • Kirsten Laurel, LMHCA
      • Laura McDowell, LMHC
      • Michaele Razi, MFT Intern
      • Renee Zachery, MFT Intern
      • Serena Stark, LSWAIC
      • Shana O’Connor-Wolf, LMFTA
      • Stephen Lee, LMFTA
    • Join Our Team
  • About
    • About Us
    • Location & Hours
    • FAQ
    • Solidarity Statement
    • Coronavirus Health Plan
    • Confidentiality & Privacy
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Client Forms
    • Helpful Links
  • Schedule
    • Schedule an Appointment
    • Rates & Insurance
    • Client Forms
    • Location & Hours

Tag Archives: Stress

This Is Your Brain on Exercise - a blog by OptimalLife Wellness Center - Therapy in Bellevue, WA

This Is Your Brain on Exercise

Mental Health IssuesBy Lara Symonds, MA, LMFT, DCEPOctober 20, 2021

The benefits of exercise to our mental and physical health are well known. So why is it so hard to start an exercise program and do what we know is good for us?

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