Posts tagged as: EMDR

The Profound Benefits of EMDR Therapy

| Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Individual Therapy, PTSD

An estimated 70% of adults have experienced at least one traumatic incident in their lives. This may help explain why EMDR is such a popular therapy. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. It is a powerful way to heal from trauma, reduce distress and promote emotional well-being. Psychologist Francine Shapiro developed EMDR in the […]

Choosing Progress Over Perfection

| ADHD, Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Emotions, Identity Development, Individual Therapy, Relationships

We see it every day. A client is coming in to manage their anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, OCD, or other issues. They start to share their life-long challenges. This may include thoughts of failure, inadequacy and unworthiness, and feelings of shame. We then uncover a deep struggle with perfectionism, often beginning in childhood. Striving for […]