Top Benefits of EMDR Therapy
Let’s explore the benefits of EMDR, how it is helpful and what to expect. EMDR Kiley Kidd 11/15/20251 min read Top Benefits of EMDR 1. Effective for Trauma and PTSD EMDR is highly regarded for reducing the intensity of traumatic memories, easing triggers, and helping people feel safer and more grounded. 2. Reduces Anxiety and […]
Three Tips to Help You Through The Holidays from a Licensed Therapist
The holidays can bring joy—and pressure. A licensed therapist shares three simple reminders to help you navigate the season with more ease: checking in with what you truly want, leaning into the parts you enjoy (and letting go of the rest), and releasing the pressure to do everything. These tips encourage self-compassion, flexibility, and presence […]
How to Find the Right Therapist For You
Finding the right therapist is about more than credentials—it’s about connection. The right fit helps you feel safe, heard, and comfortable being yourself, even when things feel hard. Trusting your instincts and knowing you’re allowed to ask questions or change therapists can make the process feel more empowering and supportive. Kiley Kidd 1/9/20262 min read […]
How Family Therapy Builds Resilience and Emotional Strength
Family life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when stress and conflict pile up. This post explores how resilience can help families cope, grow, and reconnect by building on the strengths they already have. Emily Hale 1/28/20262 min read When families come to therapy, they often arrive carrying exhaustion, conflict, or pain. Many worry that […]
What Trauma Does to the Brain and Body: How Healing Happens
This post explores how trauma affects the brain and nervous system, and why its impact often shows up in the body long after difficult experiences have passed. It also explains how healing happens through trauma-informed therapy, nervous system regulation, and building a sense of safety and connection. Emily Hale 2/3/20262 min read What Trauma Does […]
How Does EMDR Therapy Actually Work?
A brief overview of how EMDR therapy works. The benefits and outcomes of EMDR, and what to expect. Emily Hale 2/19/20261 min read How Does EMDR Actually Work? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain heal from distressing experiences. Many people are familiar with the name but […]
What Does “Your Body Keeps the Score” Really Mean?
This piece explains how trauma can live in the body as ongoing physical and emotional responses, even after the original events have passed. It emphasizes that healing involves helping the nervous system feel safe and supported so past experiences can be integrated rather than continually relived. Emily Hale 2/23/20262 min read What Does “Your Body […]
What Happens in an EMDR Session?
EMDR is a structured therapy that safely helps your brain process difficult memories through guided recall and bilateral stimulation, allowing emotional healing to occur naturally. Emily Hale 2/25/20261 min read What Happens in an EMDR Session? EMDR is structured and intentional. It follows an eight-phase approach designed to prioritize safety and stability. In the early […]
Parts of You That Don’t Agree With Each Other
Internal Family Systems (IFS), developed by Richard Schwartz, views the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with its own role—often to protect us or carry past pain. Rather than trying to eliminate these parts, healing comes from approaching them with curiosity and compassion, allowing our calm, grounded core Self to lead so internal […]
What Is Art Therapy? Benefits and What to Expect
Art therapy is a form of creative expression that helps individuals explore and communicate emotions that may be difficult to put into words. By using activities like drawing, painting, or collage, it provides a safe, non-judgmental space to process feelings, reduce anxiety, and build self-awareness and confidence. Rather than focusing on artistic skill, art therapy […]