Your Complete Guide on How to Use Out-of-Network Benefits for EMDR
I get it. Finding a therapist who's truly the right fit can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. You hop on Psychology Today or Google, and suddenly there are hundreds of profiles in your area. Maybe a friend raves about their therapist, but you're still left wondering: Do I even need therapy? How often will I have to go to feel better? Does my insurance actually cover this?
These are all incredibly common questions, and honestly, I've been there myself, sitting in the client's chair. Insurance lingo can be tricky to untangle, which is exactly why I put together this guide for you. My goal is to support you in your search for your dream therapist.
Why I use Reiki with EMDR as a Licensed Therapist
If you’re reading this, chances are you value a holistic and intentional approach to healing. We share similar values here. Traditional talk therapy often doesn’t go deep enough. The number one reason I use Reiki with EMDR as a licensed therapist is that trauma affects your mind, body, and spirit - so why shouldn’t your recovery focus on that too? We get to use Reiki to enhance EMDR and help you heal from the inside out.
How Trauma Affects Your Sacral Chakra (And How to Reclaim Your Creativity, Joy, and Pleasure)
You know those days when you feel totally in your element? Like ideas are just flowing, you're laughing easily, maybe dancing in your kitchen, or just genuinely feeling good in your skin? That's your Sacral Chakra energy doing its happy dance. But then there are the other days, right? The ones where creativity feels totally blocked, emotions are stuck or overwhelming, intimacy feels distant, or joy feels... well, far away. If you've ever felt numb, stifled, or disconnected from your own inner rhythm, chances are your sacral chakra might need a little love.
From High Hopes to Deep Disappointment: The Anxious Attachment Loop
You know the feeling. You're chatting with a new friend, or a family member, and there's a moment – a shared laugh, a heartfelt comment, a feeling of genuine connection.
And just like that, your mind races ahead. This is it! This feels good. This connection is real.
You're filled with this wonderful, warm sense of hope and joy. You start to picture more moments like this. It feels amazing, doesn't it?
But then, something shifts. Maybe they seem a little busy, or a plan gets canceled, or you just get a quiet moment that feels... off.
And suddenly, that lovely, hopeful feeling twists into a familiar knot in your stomach. That joy drains right out, replaced by a heavy disappointment. Your brain, in what feels like a blink, jumps to:
"Did I say something wrong?"
"Are they pulling away?"
"Am I too much?"
"Why does this always happen to me?"
"Maybe I'm not that important to them after all."
"See? I knew it wouldn't last."
4 Things I Do When I Feel The Urge to Say “Yes” (As A Therapist & Recovering People-Pleaser)
Things I’ve had to be honest with myself about: It’s okay to want to say “yes” to others AND it’s important to understand where the “yes” is coming from. We often hear about setting boundaries and IMO, boundaries are not meant to keep people out. They are a bridge...
Therapist Thoughts: “I wish more people understood you can have a ‘good’ childhood and still experience trauma.”
Let’s talk about it: Your childhood may have looked “good” to others on the outside OR actually felt good most of the time inside. But, yet you felt like: your parents were physically there, but emotionally distant...
5 Signs Your Inner Child Needs Therapy
Your inner child holds onto all the experiences, positive and negative, from your younger years. Sometimes, these experiences can leave them feeling hurt, scared, or unseen. Cue your inner child acting out in relationships, at work, and more. Therapy can be a powerful tool to help you heal your inner child through validation, reparenting, and empowerment. So, how do you know if your inner child might benefit from therapy? Here are 5 signs to watch out for:
Holistic Therapy is Different Than What You’ve Done Before. Here’s Why:
Holistic therapy recognizes the intricate connection between your thoughts, emotions, and physical well-being. We dive deep into your inner world and understand the roots of your challenges. It’s not just about addressing symptoms, it’s about nourishing your entire being. It creates a deep connection within…