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Your Autoimmune Disease Is Telling You to Go to Therapy
Obsessively checking your Oura ring, HRV, or glucose data? Learn why constant health tracking can fuel anxiety and how holistic therapy can help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rejection Sensitivity vs. Trauma Triggers: How to Tell the Difference (and Why It Matters for Treatment)
Rejection sensitivity is an intense, often rapid emotional response to perceived rejection, criticism, or disapproval. It is frequently cognitive and relational in origin, rooted in attachment patterns, perfectionism, or ADHD.
What Else Can EMDR Therapy Be Used For Besides Trauma?
When most people hear about EMDR therapy, they think of trauma recovery, and for good reason. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) was originally developed to treat PTSD and has decades of research supporting its effectiveness in healing trauma. But that’s not all EMDR can do.
Is It Anxiety or Nervous System Dysregulation?
You’re feeling on edge. Maybe your heart races for no clear reason, or you can’t concentrate no matter how much you try to “calm down.” You’ve Googled anxiety. You’ve tried meditation apps. But nothing really connects with how pervasive your unease is.
What if what you’re experiencing isn’t just anxiety, but a deeper issue rooted in your nervous system?
The Mind-Body Connection in Healing Chronic Illness, Anxiety, and Depression
The mind-body connection plays a central role in how we experience symptoms, regulate stress, and heal. Understanding how your brain and nervous system influence your body can help you break away from stress cycles that keep physical symptoms persistent.
How to Make Friends With Your Nervous System and Calm Anxiety
Partnering with your nervous system rather than fighting it is the fastest way to calm your anxiety. Here are six steps to do that from our Los Angeles anxiety therapists.
Anxiety v. OCD: What’s The Difference?
It’s not uncommon to hear people mistakenly use “anxious” and “OCD” interchangeably. Maybe someone says they’re “so OCD” because they like things neat, or they describe their worries as obsessive. But while anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can look similar on the surface, they’re very distinct mental health conditions. They have different patterns and needs for treatment. And unfortunately, even a lot of therapists can't distinguish them unless they have specialized training.
How to Handle Anxiety & Frustration From Holiday Travel Delays
Travel delays can be incredibly frustrating and anxiety-inducing, especially when you have places to be and plans to keep. During the holidays, travel gets more intense and the stakes feel higher. But with a few strategies, you can handle these delays with greater ease. Here's how to take the stress out of travel
EMDR Therapy for Phobias: Taking the Power Out of What Scares You
Phobias and fears can seriously impact our lives. They limit our ability to enjoy activities, pursue opportunities, or feel comfortable in our surroundings. But with EMDR therapy, it doesn't have to be that way.
9 Sneaky Reasons Your Anxiety Isn’t Getting Better
If you've been trying to lower your anxiety for a while and nothing is helping, you're probably frustrated. If you've been in therapy for anxiety, this frustration is probably significant. Why isn't treatment working? Here are some sneaky reasons nothing is bringing your anxiety down and what you can do about it.
Young Adult Financial Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming It
Financial anxiety can feel overwhelming. Many millennials experience it, even when they have enough resources. It's a mix of fear and stress about money, often tied to the pressures and expectations unique to our generation. As professionals who offer therapy for millennials, we see this showing up quite a bit. Interestingly, it shows up equally across income levels.
The Inconvenient Mental Health Benefits of Exercise for Anxiety
It's inconvenient how much exercise really does help your mental health. Why does something so effective take so much darn effort? And why is it especially hard when your mental health isn't its best? While it's not the only solution, we think exercise is an important part of your holistic wellness plan. It isn't just about breaking a sweat and releasing those feel-good endorphins. Movement is a powerful tool that can work wonders for regulating your nervous system and boosting brain function.
Why is Anxiety So Exhausting?
Anxiety has a way of leaving us feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically spent. But why does this persistent unease take such a toll on our energy levels? Let's explore the ways anxiety saps our energy and strategies to combat its exhausting effects.
What's The Difference Between Trauma and Anxiety?
Anxiety and trauma are two of the biggest disruptors to our peace of mind. But what exactly distinguishes one from the other? How do we know when something is anxiety we should address with calming strategies versus trauma we should treat with trauma therapy? Let's unravel the layers of anxiety and trauma, discerning their characteristics and how they manifest in our lives.
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