Supporting military families through the cycle of deployment.

Becoming a mother is one of the most exciting—and terrifying—transitions in a person’s life. It is riddled with uncertainty, anticipation, and novelty. Some worry and anxiety are completely normal. You want to do a good job. And everything is brand new. Postpartum struggles are often invisible. There is no step-by-step guide that works every time, even though some claim they will. But sometimes the worry becomes relentless. When the worry begins to interfere with day-to-day l

As is true with other modalities, starting EMDR is a brave step. It requires courage to face past difficulties, and the structured nature of the therapy is meant to help make the process as safe and efficient as possible. The goal is not to erase your memories, but to remove their distressing power.

We often expect depression and anxiety to show up during clearly difficult moments—loss, trauma, crisis. But many people are surprised when their mental health begins to shift during transitions that are supposed to be “normal” or even positive. These are often the moments when all the shoulds  show up. And as I like to say: don’t should yourself. I frequently hear clients say: “Nothing bad happened… so why do I feel like this? ” And the truth is: change itself is stressful f