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Why Am I So Tired After EMDR Therapy?
You walked out of your EMDR session feeling like you'd run a marathon. And now you're wondering: is this normal?
The answer, almost certainly, is that nothing went wrong. EMDR fatigue is one of the most common experiences people report after processing sessions, and it has a clear explanation.
Your brain just did something genuinely demanding. Here's why.
EMDR Therapy for Anxiety: What It Helps, What It Does Not, and How It Works
Many people are surprised to learn that EMDR therapy is not only for trauma. It can also help with certain types of anxiety that stem from unresolved memories, chronic stress, or relational wounds.
What Adult ADHD Really Looks Like (And Why You Might Have Missed It)
Adult ADHD rarely looks like a restless kid in class. A therapist explains how it actually presents in adults, why it goes undiagnosed, and what to do about it.
Why the Enneagram Is a Trauma-Informed Roadmap to Becoming You Best Self
The Enneagram is often treated like a personality quiz. But at its core, it is a map of human motivation, emotional patterns, and early adaptations. Many people are surprised to learn how deeply the Enneagram aligns with trauma-informed care.
Top 10 Questions About EMDR Therapy, Answered by Our Therapists
Curious about EMDR therapy? Our trauma therapists answer the 10 questions they hear most often, from how it works to what to expect in a session.
Anxiety vs. OCD: Why It Feels Different in Your Body and Brain
Where anxiety tends to be more diffuse, ongoing, and general, OCD shows up in sudden spikes followed by compulsive behaviors or mental rituals meant to bring relief.
Let’s unpack how each condition tends to show up in the body and brain, and how understanding these patterns can lead to more effective therapy and support.
Is It Bad to Stay in Therapy for Years?
Many people wonder if long-term therapy means something is wrong with them. A therapist explains what staying in therapy actually signals, and when it makes sense.
The Difference Between Feeling Calm, Numb, and Dissociated in EMDR Therapy
Clients often tell their EMDR therapist, “I felt calm during that set,” only to realize later that they were actually numb or starting to dissociate. These states can feel similar in the moment, but they affect trauma therapy very differently. Understanding the distinction helps you communicate with your EMDR therapist, stay grounded in session, and get the most benefit from EMDR therapy.
Is Your Nervous System Addicted to Data? What Health Tracking Can’t Tell You
Obsessively checking your Oura ring, HRV, or glucose data? Learn why constant health tracking can fuel anxiety and how holistic therapy can help.
The Art of Resting (For People Who Are Bad At It)
If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a nap, skipping a task, or saying no to “one more thing,” welcome.
How Much Detail Do I Need to Share During EMDR Therapy?
Do you have to spill every secret and relive every moment? Or is there room for keeping some things private? Let’s break down what's actually helpful when it comes to sharing your trauma in therapy.
Financial Trauma: Why Your Nervous System Doesn't Believe Your Bank Balance
Financial trauma is when your feelings about money don't match your balances. A trauma therapist explains how it forms, what it looks like, and how EMDR therapy can help.
Out of the Rut: Playful, Inexpensive Date Ideas to Rekindle the Spark (Approved By A Couples Therapist)
Getting out of a rut doesn’t require a vacation or a relationship overhaul. It takes a willingness to get a little silly and break from the ordinary. These date ideas are designed to help you reconnect through laughter, surprise, and shared experience.
EMDR and the New APA Guidelines: What Clients Should Actually Know
The 2025 APA guidelines gave EMDR a conditional recommendation. Here's what that actually means, what it doesn't mean, and why EMDR is still a strong treatment choice.
What Makes An "EMDR Super-Processor"? The Variables Behind Rapid EMDR Therapy Success
EMDR therapy is quickly gaining traction as a primary trauma therapy treatment, and for good reason. Studies have shown that EMDR has an 85% success rate for reducing trauma symptoms. As a team, we've collectively been providing EMDR therapy for over a decade, and with great results. We've seen our fair share of "super processors," or people who respond very quickly to EMDR therapy. Here are the variables we've noted.
Why Performance Reviews Feel So Threatening (And What To Do About It)
Performance review anxiety is especially intense for lawyers, doctors, and tech professionals. A therapist explains why evaluations feel so threatening and what actually helps.
7 Hacks For Productivity Junkies From A Therapist Who Got Off The Hamster Wheel Without Losing Her Edge
If you're like me, you love a good productivity hack. Double-tasking? Try triple-tasking. Systems and processes to keep things flowing from your inbox back out? You've got em.
Many of the high-achieving professionals I work with in therapy (lawyers, founders, physicians, and executives) operate this way too.
And yet... we never feel totally fulfilled, do we?
Here are seven things that transformed my relationship with productivity to help me focus on what matters and what's on my list without burning out.
Seriously, What's With the Eye Movements? A Simple Explainer on EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy sounds weird. Eye movements? Tapping? For trauma? Here's an honest, jargon-free explanation of what actually happens in EMDR and why it works.
Is This Self-Care or Medical Fatphobia? Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a New Health Routine
There's nothing wrong with wanting to feel better in your body.
Whether it's starting a new medication, joining a fitness program, or changing the way you eat, many people seek out health routines hoping for more energy, less pain, or a greater sense of control.
But in a culture that equates thinness with health, and with moral virtue, it can be hard to tell when a choice is truly for your well-being. These choices are often rooted in shame or outside pressure instead.
When Trauma Is Mostly Resolved But Something Still Feels Off
Feel mostly healed but still getting triggered? Learn why residual trauma lingers and how EMDR therapy can help you close the last loop.
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