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Why Is EMDR So Controversial? Understanding the Criticisms and Concerns
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR therapy, has gained significant attention in the world of mental health, especially for its use in treating trauma and anxiety disorders. Many therapists and clients have reported profound benefits from EMDR, but...
Coping With the Transition of Retirement
You’ve spent decades waking up with purpose. Schedules. Deadlines. Conversations over coffee. Maybe you raised a family. Maybe you built a career. Maybe both. And now—suddenly—it’s quiet. No calendar packed with meetings. No morning rush. No external demands. You...
Marital Stress After The Kids Leave: What’s Left Between You?
You’ve made it through the toddler tantrums, the teenage years, the endless activity calendars. The kids are grown, the house is quiet, and for the first time in a long time—it’s just the two of you again. And yet... it doesn’t feel as peaceful as you expected. In...
Empty Nesters Season: Kids Graduating, Summer Break, & Kids Leaving
You blinked, and it happened. One minute you were packing school lunches and running to soccer practice. The next, you’re standing in a quiet hallway, looking at a room that used to hold so much life. They’ve grown up. They’ve graduated. They’re leaving—or already...
When Spring Doesn’t Feel Like a Fresh Start
The sun is out. The birds are back. The flowers are blooming. Everything around you seems to be waking up—and yet, you’re still stuck under a heavy fog. You feel tired. Anxious. Unmotivated. Everyone is talking about new beginnings and fresh starts, but inside, you...
What to Expect During Your First Medication Management Appointment
Taking the first step toward medication management for mental health can feel like a big leap—and maybe even a little overwhelming. You might be wondering, What will they ask me? Will I leave with a prescription? Am I doing the right thing? These questions are so...
Mental Health After a Big Life Change: Moving, Divorce, Job Loss and More
Let’s be honest—change can feel like a whirlwind. Whether it’s a cross-country move, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a job, a big life change can have ways of pulling the rug out from under us. Even if you saw it coming. Even if you chose the change. It can...
Building Stronger Relationships Through Couples Therapy
Relationships can be beautiful, comforting, and deeply fulfilling… and also messy, complicated, and downright confusing. We’ve all been there—stuck in a communication loop, wondering why small things turn into big fights, or just feeling like something’s off, even if...
Simple Techniques to Building Resilience in Everyday Life
Let’s be honest: life throws curveballs. Some days it’s a missed deadline or a stressful email. Other days, it’s bigger—grief, loss, change, uncertainty. And through all of it, we’re expected to keep going, keep showing up, keep it together. But what if keeping it...
5 Signs It Might Be Time to Prioritize Your Mental Health
Life moves fast, and between work, relationships, and daily responsibilities, it’s easy to put yourself on the back burner. But your mental health matters just as much as your physical well-being. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just “off,” it might...
