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.

You've made the decision. You've found a therapist. You've scheduled your first appointment. And now you're wondering: What the hell happens in a first therapy session? If you're feeling nervous, know that is completely normal. Almost everyone feels some anxiety before their first therapy appointment. Will they judge me? What if I cry? What if I don't know what to say? What if we just stare at each other in awkward silence? Here's the good news: your therapist has done this h

What exactly is EMDR? Read a snapshot of what it is and is not from an EMDR certified therapist.

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time to honor survivors, raise awareness, and strengthen our commitment to prevention and support. Abuse takes many forms—emotional, financial, sexual, and physical. But the consequences extend far beyond visible harm.

As mental health is discussed more frequently in our society today, the word trauma has become something we hear often. We hear it in tv...