We hear this all the time! Clients asking us, “Why can’t I find an in-network therapist?” Many clients have benefits they’d like to use to help defray the cost of therapy. We get that! We wanted to take a moment and explain why it can be tough and provide some ideas to help you get […]
Houston, We Have a Problem – Helping in Disasters
Many of us have been glued to the Weather Channel and CNN watching as the waters have risen in Houston, Texas. And the rain isn’t over. We are watching as thousands are rescued from buildings now under water. There are videos that show people catching fish – in the flood waters that have overtaken their […]
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an issue that typically occurs after individuals have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a serious accident, natural disaster, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault. It can even occur after a traumatic life event like finding your partner has been unfaithful. The phenomenon was initially […]
How to Begin Healing After Personal Trauma
No one is ever prepared for trauma. In fact, most of us go through our lives believing that tragedies happen to other people. The Australian Psychological Society notes that trauma is derived from the Greek word for wound. Traumatic events are distressing or life-threatening events, such as a car accidents, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or even an affair. When […]
Why EMDR is Effective in Treating Trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a therapeutic protocol used in the treatment of mental and emotional trauma. It has been widely praised in the United States and is currently used by agencies such as the American Psychiatric Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the Departments of Defense and Veterans […]