Have you ever looked in the mirror and immediately started criticizing what you see? Maybe you find yourself focusing on the parts of your body you wish were different, comparing yourself to other people, or feeling uncomfortable in photographs. Perhaps you’ve spent years trying to change your body, hoping that once you reach a certain […]
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating the demands of parenting, recovering from a difficult life experience, managing anxiety, or simply carrying the weight of everyday responsibilities, there are moments when your nervous system can become overloaded. Your heart races, your thoughts speed up, emotions feel bigger than usual, and it can seem impossible […]
The Triple Network Model: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and How EMDR Can Help Intrusive thoughts can feel sudden, repetitive, and difficult to control. They may arrive as unwanted images, worries, memories, or impulses that feel distressing even when a person knows they are not choosing them. For many clients, understanding what is happening in the brain […]
The Stereotype Showdown You’ve probably heard it—or maybe even said it:“She just loves to splurge.”Or maybe:“He’s such a tightwad.” But what if arguments about money aren’t really about money at all—but about power, priorities, and feeling seen? A friend recently suggested that women overspend while men think more economically. It’s a common belief—but is it […]
Jealousy is a common human emotion that can arise in romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics, and even the workplace. While jealousy can feel overwhelming, it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you or your relationship. Often, it signals an underlying fear, unmet emotional need, or concern about losing something important. The goal isn’t to eliminate […]
Infidelity, often seen as a breach of trust and a betrayal within a relationship, is a complex issue with roots that run deep within the dynamics of a partnership. While it’s easy to point fingers at one party, it’s essential to recognize that infidelity is frequently a result of actions and interactions involving both individuals […]
Behind the shame and secrecy surrounding out-of-control sexual behavior, sex and pornography addiction—clinically referred to as Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD)—is rarely about lust. It is primarily about emotional regulation. Understanding why this compulsion develops, its deep connection to early childhood trauma, and how specialized therapy works can break the silence surrounding this mental health struggle. Why […]
We all have ways we escape negative feelings. Often referred to as opt outs, which are the ways to peace out from the darkest parts of ourselves that bring discomfort. Your opt outs may just present differently than someone who is addicted to legal or illegal substances. People will opt out by scrolling on their […]
We hear the phrase “anger issues” all the time. A teenager lashes out. A colleague loses their temper. A young man becomes frustrated or withdrawn. The label quickly follows: “they have anger issues”. But what if anger isn’t the problem? Anger Isn’t Bad Anger often gets treated as a negative emotion, but emotions aren’t inherently […]
Have you ever walked away from a conversation and thought:“Why did I react like that?”Maybe you became defensive. Shut down. Got angry. Wanted to leave. Or said something that didn’t actually express what you were feeling.We’re often quick to judge the reaction:“I’m too emotional.”“I’m terrible at confrontation.”“Why can’t I communicate normally?”But I think there’s a […]
