Why Can’t I Fall Asleep Even When I’m Exhausted?
You’re exhausted, but the moment your head hits the pillow, your brain has other plans. Here’s why anxiety and insomnia feed each other, and what actually breaks the cycle.
Your First EMDR Session: What to Expect (and what comes next)
You've done the research. You know EMDR involves focusing on past experiences and something about eye movements. You're equal parts curious and nervous. Here's an honest, phase-by-phase look at exactly what to expect, starting with why your first session probably isn't what you're imagining.
What is Bilateral Stimulation (BLS), and why is it important in EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. But what is the significance of the eye movements, and what exactly IS Bilateral Stimulation? Your questions answered here.
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique: A Tool to Calm Anxiety When “Just Breathe” Isn’t Enough
High-achieving women and overwhelmed moms: when anxiety hits and you can't fall apart, the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique gives your nervous system something concrete to do. Here's how.
A Quick Tool to Calm Anxiety—The Spiral
Anxiety lives in the body, and so does the relief. The Spiral is one of my favorite techniques from EMDR therapy, and the best part? You don't have to be in therapy to use it. Try it right now.
Why Have So Many Therapists Stopped Taking Insurance? The Real Reasons Behind the Shift, and Why It Matters for Your Care
The therapy landscape has changed, and not always in ways that protect you. Here's what's really happening behind the scenes with insurance and VC corporations in therapy, and what it means for your care.
Successful, Anxious, and Burned Out: Why Therapy Hasn't “Fixed It” Yet
You've read the books, tried the breathing exercises, maybe even done therapy, and the anxiety, perfectionism, overwhelm, and burnout are still there. Here's why, and what actually works for high-achieving women ready to go deeper than talk therapy.