Practical Healing for Real Life

There are some jobs you don’t just clock out of. Military members, Veterans, and first responders spend years working in situations most people try their whole lives to avoid. Combat, fires, medical emergencies, violence – situations where staying alert, reacting quickly, and pushing through whatever is happening is the job. But our brains don’t always […]

Anxiety can be sneaky. Sometimes you know exactly what set it off. Other times, your heart is pounding, your palms are sweaty, your mind is moving a mile a minute – it starts showing up in your body or takes over your thoughts before you even realize what’s happening. And that’s usually what brings women […]

Is fear holding you back from life? Learn how EMDR treats fears and phobias including fear of flying, medical procedures, and more.

Most people think of narcissism in the context of romantic relationships. They think of the manipulative partner, the cheater, the spouse who always has to be right. But narcissism can come into your life long before Cupid ever does. Narcissistic parents exist, too.

Is EMDR right for you? In honor of May the 4th, let’s dig into EMDR and how it helps you regain your power back.

Narcissistic abuse – it’s easy to miss and brutal to recover from. That’s because it’s not always loud, exaggerated, or physically violent the way abuse is often portrayed on television or social media. Narcissistic abuse is often quieter. More confusing, more emotionally manipulative, more controlling. A steady erosion of your sense of self-confidence. Many people […]

So you’ve heard about EMDR therapy. Maybe a friend mentioned it, maybe your therapist recommended it alongside talk therapy, maybe you heard about it on TV and went down a rabbit hole at midnight (we’ve all been there), or maybe you’ve been sitting with something heavy for a long time and you’re finally ready to do […]

You know those moments when your reaction feels way bigger than what just happened? Your partner doesn’t text back for a couple of hours, makes a small comment, or forgets something. Then suddenly your chest is tight, your mind is racing, and you’re ready to shut down or blow up. On the outside, it’s probably […]

Every January, the internet starts shouting, “New year, new you!” Everywhere you look, someone is announcing a big goal, like working out five times a week, cutting out sugar, reading fifty books, or overhauling their entire life by February.  I just read a poll from Forbes where 61.7% of people surveyed said they felt pressured to set […]

If you’re reading this in late December, I’m guessing you’re somewhere between, “I love this time of year,” and, “I might actually lose my mind.” The kids are home from school, there’s holiday parties and family gatherings, maybe some New Year’s plans. What used to feel like a fun season has turned into one long stretch […]