EMDR & Trauma

Healing from trauma requires more than just talking; it requires a specialized approach to how the brain and body store distressing memories. Explore our insights on EMDR and Trauma Treatment Intensives, where we dive into evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. These resources explain how our intensive format allows us to move through trauma and dissociation more quickly and effectively than traditional weekly sessions, providing a powerful path toward recovery for those navigating PTSD and complex trauma.

Explore our clinical insights below to learn how our advanced trauma treatments can help you process the past and reclaim your present.

EMDR & Trauma, Harm Reduction & Abstinence Based Psychotherapy, Substance Use Evaluations

Alcohol and Anxiety Attacks: Why Drinking Often Makes Things Worse

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If you’ve reached for a drink to calm racing thoughts or quiet the tension in your chest, you’re not alone. A lot of people do this, and at the moment, it works. Alcohol genuinely reduces anxiety in the short term. The trouble is that the relationship between alcohol and anxiety attacks is more complicated than it looks, and for many people, regular drinking subtly works against them over time.

girl with hot drink in a mug overlooking a fireplace and christmas tree practicing self-care during the holidays
Constructive Psychotherapy, EMDR & Trauma, Mindfulness

Dealing with Family During the Holidays: How to Manage Toxic Family and Trauma Triggers 

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The holidays are often depicted as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Images of cozy fires, festive decorations, and happy families sharing meals fill our screens and social media feeds. But for many people, the reality of the holidays can be far from this idyllic picture. If you’re struggling with past trauma, the holidays can be a particularly challenging time, filled with potential holiday triggers that can evoke difficult emotions, memories, and even flashbacks. 

man in therapy for anxiety avoidance talking with hands
DBT Therapy, EMDR & Trauma, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Psychological Evaluations

The Anxiety Avoidance Cycle: Why Traditional Methods Fail and How Our Approach Can Help You Break Free 

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Anxiety can be overwhelming, often leading us to make choices that provide immediate relief but unintentionally keep us stuck. In fact, in order to avoid anxiety, many people fall into the anxiety avoidance cycle–a pattern where they steer clear of situations, people, or experiences that trigger distress. While avoidance may bring temporary relief, it reinforces anxiety in the long run, making life feel smaller and more restricted. 

woman in a EMDR therapy session
Constructive Psychotherapy, EMDR & Trauma, Mood and Anxiety Disorders

How Does EMDR for Depression Work? 

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Depression can feel like an overwhelming weight, casting a shadow over your daily life and making it difficult to find joy and hope. If you’re searching for effective ways to break free from this cycle, you may have come across EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). But how exactly does EMDR for depression work, and can it truly offer lasting relief? 

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