Both of these words are in all caps because they are words that mean more than the one word itself. COVID is our generation’s first and only pandemic that has been so charged that we often find ourselves saying phrases like, “I have PTSD” or “I am OCD.” However, it is important to define the […]
Most people come to therapy with a pressing issue. Maybe you’re struggling getting feedback from your boss, or feeling sad when your friends leave you out. Maybe you have a fear of dogs and your partner wants to get one. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) may be able to help you with the reason […]
For many, the holidays are a time that brings people together. Be it surrounded by family or friends, most find themselves celebrating in a crowd of loved ones. With the ongoing COVID pandemic, the holiday season is bound to look quite different this year. How can we decrease the feelings of loneliness and increase the […]
In one form or another, most if not all of us have experienced something in our lives we can label as a traumatic experience. Trauma in its purest form is when our body and mind develop a negative emotional response to a perceived or active threat. We all have a fight, flight, or freeze response […]
It should come to no surprise that we are weeks away from our 2020 election. The political climate in the United States is HOT and no matter what side you stand on, the anxiety of what will come is REAL. The American Psychological Association (APA) has reported that 56% of Adults have reported increased levels […]
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence-based psychotherapy done by a specially trained therapist. The overall goal is to support individuals in decreasing distressful symptoms caused by traumas or difficult experiences. How is it different from talk therapy? EMDR has been shown to reduce symptoms of trauma faster than talk […]
Think you know what therapy looks like? Think again. Bringing together groundbreaking treatments and mindfulness, therapist Hillary Burr will empower you to reach your full potential in a space of authenticity. Burr offers individuals struggling with life challenges innovative approaches to integrate the mind and body. These include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a […]
Parents of teenagers, this one’s for you! You’ve been stuck at home with your child for years… I mean…months now, and maybe you have noticed a change in your dynamics at home, or in your parent/child relationship. Parenting through a pandemic is hard enough, but trying to relate to a teenager feels outright impossible! Let’s […]
For many teens, the light of Freshman year and college life was the force guiding them through some brutal stressors during their senior year of high school. Now, as all are aware, things are looking quite different. COVID-19 has robbed us of many different elements of life. And for this population, COVID has put a […]
A new academic year is approaching, and this year, school has a different feel to it! While it is understandable that parents are feeling added stress due to uncertain dynamics, it is important to recognize that no one is alone in navigating this journey. With that said, there are some tried and true ways that […]
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