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What does an EMDR session look like?

One important question I get from clients is, "What does EMDR really look like in a therapy session?" Clients often know already that:...

What is EMDR? (a short brochure I give out)

This (see below images) is a six-page brochure I give to clients. I would call this a good description of what a "Basic Trained" EMDR...

Am I a Christian Counselor?

I am most often contacted by individuals who are so troubled by marriage/relationship problems, or PTSD/trauma, that they just want a...

Faith is welcome at my practice

Perhaps you're a regular churchgoer, or perhaps you're not religious at all. Perhaps you believe that good therapy must include your...

Fake happiness vs. Mental health

I always have some words of hope for my clients when I feel they are most in need. What I say might surprise you. I say, "My goal for you...

Profound quote from a client: The journey of healing

A client said something today about herself that I think profoundly reflects the human experience, and how that relates to healing from...

After losing a loved one, the holidays can be hard

Anniversaries and especially the holidays can be a difficult time for family grieving the loss of a loved one. There are types of grief...

After an abortion (Not a political post!!!)

There are many reasons for difficult emotions following an induced abortion. And they don't fit into neat, fake categories that people...

When a child is lost to miscarriage

Miscarriages are devastating to families. In fact, most couples rate multiple miscarriages as more difficult than the death of a parent....