Why Is Perimenopause Making Me Feel Like I Need Therapy for the First Time?
Perimenopause—the lovely transitional phase before menopause—can bring on mood swings, anxiety, depression, and an unsettling feeling that you’re just not yourself. So, if you’re sitting there wondering why everything suddenly feels different, why your emotions seem bigger than before, or why things that never used to bother you now feel like too much—it’s not just you. And you don’t have to navigate it alone.
The Role of EMDR in Healing Trauma: A Guide for Beginners
EMDR might sound a bit mysterious at first. The name alone can feel intimidating. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing? What does that even mean? Simply put, EMDR is a type of therapy that helps you process and heal from past traumas by using guided bilateral stimulation—like moving your eyes back and forth or tapping —to activate your brain’s natural healing abilities.
Understanding Trauma: Recognizing Big and Small T Traumas
Discover the differences between Big ‘T’ and Small ‘T’ traumas, their impact on mental health, and effective paths to healing. Learn how past experiences shape your present and explore therapy options like EMDR
The Pitfalls of Online Therapy Platforms and the Benefits of Individualized Care
In recent years, venture capital backed online therapy platforms have gained immense popularity, promising convenience and affordability for mental health care. While they certainly have their place in making therapy more accessible, it is important to consider the limitations of these platforms and understand why seeking care from an individual therapist or a therapist in a smaller group practice can often lead to better outcomes.
Exploring the Link Between Childhood Trauma, Anxiety & Perimenopause
Childhood trauma has a way of leaving deep marks that often resurface in surprising and challenging ways later in life. Whether abuse, neglect or sexual trauma was experienced, for many women, the effects of early adversity show up in adulthood in new and loud ways. This can present as heightened anxiety and can feel particularly intense during the hormonal changes of perimenopause. Recent research has added depth to our understanding of this connection, and therapeutic tools like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are offering new hope for healing and resilience.
Navigating Out-of-Network Coverage Like a Pro
Navigating out-of-network insurance benefits for therapy can feel confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide breaks down how these benefits work, including a real-world example of how insurance reimbursement can make therapy more affordable. Learn how to access the specialized care you need while maximizing your benefits.
The Connection Between Perimenopause, Trauma, and Anxiety: How EMDR Can Help
Navigating perimenopause can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, especially when anxiety and past traumas resurface. The hormonal fluctuations during this transitional phase can amplify emotional distress, making it challenging to manage daily life. However, there’s a therapeutic approach that might be the missing link in your healing journey: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).