Brief Overview Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of somatic therapy that helps to heal trauma through neurological restructuring rather than through cognitive restructuring. Instead of using talk therapy to work through emotions, it uses the neural pathways that are already being used in the brain to change the emotional response associated… Continue reading EMDR Explained
Category: Trauma
How to Prepare for Your First Therapy Session
Types of Therapists Doctoral Level Psychologists (Psy D or Ph.) have more academic education and often charge more for services. Masters Level Clinicians [Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)] are able to provide the same services (with the exception of some testing) but are often more affordable.… Continue reading How to Prepare for Your First Therapy Session
Somatic Therapy vs Talk Therapy
Trauma gets trapped in the body and even after years of talk therapy, some people still struggle with the same triggers, repeated patterns, and ingrained defense mechanisms and maladaptive coping skills. When you go to traditional talk therapy you might feel better for a while, or on the surface, but feel stuck when the same… Continue reading Somatic Therapy vs Talk Therapy