Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, is a set of standardized protocols that incorporate elements from many different treatment approaches. It has been researched extensively and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. What Issues Can EMDR Treat? EMDR is used to treat...
When people start looking for mental health support , one of the first questions that comes up is: what kind of provider do I actually need? The terms psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, and counselor are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different things. Here is...
We live in a society that celebrates courage. We teach children from a young age to face their fears, because doing so is often the catalyst for lasting change. And yet, very few of us allow ourselves to be truly vulnerable. Think about what it...
Perfectionism gets a lot of positive press. We live in a culture that rewards attention to detail, high standards, and relentless drive. Many perfectionists have been told their whole lives that these qualities are assets. And in some ways, they are. But perfectionism has a...