How to Open Up to a Therapist About Trauma
Originally published June, 2021 Addressing trauma can be difficult, even when you are finally ready to deal with it and move on with your life. It can be hard to know how to open up to a therapist about trauma. Opening up can feel vulnerable. That is particularly true if you’ve ever experienced gaslighting from […]
How Does EMDR Treat Anxiety?
Guest blog by Holly Miller, MA, LPC How EMDR Works to Relieve Anxiety You might have seen the new Pixar movie Inside Out 2 featuring the main character Riley’s new emotion—anxiety. For many of us, however, anxiety is an old acquaintance, as it is a common mental health issue that affects hundreds of millions of […]
Will PTSD Go Away Without Treatment?
Guest blog post by Martha (Marty) Dennen, LCPC, SEP “Will PTSD go away without treatment” is an often-asked question in my office. The short answer is that with treatment PTSD symptoms can go away or greatly lessen. Unfortunately, untreated PTSD often results in more suffering, decreased functioning, and increased depression and anxiety symptoms. So, how […]
Is EMDR Dangerous
You may have heard that EMDR therapy is dangerous, but it’s important to know that EMDR has been shown to be effective in treating trauma and other mental health conditions. While EMDR is generally considered safe and is well-tolerated, there are some potential risks and side effects associated with the treatment. This article details those […]
What is EMDR Therapy and How is it Used?
Do you have trauma that you’re looking to heal? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven psychotherapy approach effective for the treatment of trauma. The goal of EMDR is to process your traumatic experience in a way that rewires the brain to react differently in the future to these memories of the trauma. […]