Posted: June 14, 2023
The Narcissistic Relationship: Narcissistic abuse is confusing and difficult to identify. If you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, the abuse starts off subtle and builds over time. This slow build makes it difficult to recognize the impact narcissistic abuse is having on one’s mental…
Posted: June 1, 2023
Anxiety is the feeling of excessive worry, fear, or dread. It is normal to feel some anxiety when experiencing a stressful situation, however, anxiety becomes a disorder when it causes impairment in your daily life, career, and/or relationships. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety, phobias, social…
Posted: May 22, 2023
1. How EMDR Therapy Works EMDR Therapy involves the processing of disturbing memories through bilateral stimulation of the brain (or alternating left and right movements). This stimulation helps the brain to interpret and understand the memories in a healthier and less upsetting way. Your therapist…
Posted: May 15, 2023
You’re having a normal day but suddenly become scared or intensely sad. Your breathing increases and you feel on edge. Other times you become tired, and your surroundings seem foggy and dreamlike. Noises sound far away or like they’re coming from a tunnel. What could…
Posted: April 10, 2023
You were raised in an environment where the needs of one or both parents always came first. You learned at an early age how to comfort, appease, and cater to your parent. You always felt compared to and pitted against your sibling(s) and there never…
Posted: April 5, 2023
You’re interested in therapy but have some hesitations. You question if you have a valid reason for starting therapy and wonder if there are people who need it more than you. What would you even say to a therapist when asked why you want to…