A young female therapist with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a white shirt and jeans, sitting on a black sofa with colorful cushions, smiling at the camera, typing on her tablet for her therapy blog called Mindset Matters by Kate Fowler at K8 Therapy

Mindset Matters

Kate Fowler, Licensed Professional Counselor at K8 Therapy, smiling while sitting at a table typing on a laptop, creating a warm and approachable therapy environment.

Through this blog, I share the lessons, practices, and strategies that empower my clients—so you can find guidance, encouragement, and support too.

Body Image
Book Reviews
Burnout
Coping Tools
Disordered Eating
Mind & Body Connection
Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
Therapy Process

Kate Fowler, LPC 10/10/25 Kate Fowler, LPC 10/10/25

Pause and Choose: How to Respond Instead of React

We can’t always control our first thought—but we can control our second. In this blog, K8 Therapy explores how the Pause and Choose tool helps you slow down, regulate emotions, and respond intentionally instead of reacting automatically. Learn how small pauses can create powerful shifts in awareness and behavior.

Kate Fowler, LPC 9/5/25 Kate Fowler, LPC 9/5/25

The Power of Choice: How to Pause and Reframe Restrictive and Emotional Eating

Recovery begins with realizing that you have the power of choice. In this blog, we explore how reframing thoughts, practicing the “Pause and Choose” tool, and reclaiming language around health can open the door to freedom, empowerment, and lasting change.