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Shout out to my frinz dealing with cancer. In my experience, a cancer diagnosis and treatment is a whole other thing. It brings a lot of big and subtle feelings and seems to demand all our attention. Let’s talk about it. What do we hold on to when…

OMG the Holidays! Our nervous system is on high alert! The disruption of our regular routine, prolonged contact with people who are challenging for us, the stress of ‘celebrating.’ It’s all too much! Here’s a lil sumpn sumpn that can help you get through the most stressful moments.…

I often ask my clients, “What are you noticing inside yourself in this very moment?” I believe this inquiry yields wonderful information that can help us know ourselves, get to the heart of the matter, and ultimately help us to let go of anxiety, sadness, and feeling powerless.…

When a couple is in conflict, there are often many, many pieces in play. Each partner brings multiple issues, desires, needs, past experiences, maybe built-up resentments. When, in the heat of the moment, all of those pieces want acknowledgment at the same time, the conversation can get clogged.…

So your partner is upset and venting to you. You want to support them and help them through their upset as best you can. But what if you disagree with their complaint in the first place? What if you think they’re totally wrong for being upset? Last time…

Your partner (friend, family member, co-worker) is upset and complaining to you. You try to help, letting them know it’s not that bad, or offering advice, or saying, “Don’t worry, you got this!” Now they’re even more upset! And they’re mad at you! What just happened? It can…

Therapy does involve going to “edgy” places – visiting with memories, thoughts, and emotions that can feel uncomfortable. You are breaking out of the same-ol’ same-ol’, since you have begun to notice that “same-ol’” is not working so well anymore. So by necessity you’ll be venturing into new…

Many of us suffer from feeling constricted. Our lives feel tight, there’s not enough time. Or our bodies feel tight and clenched up in different areas (head, throat, stomach, shoulders). The constriction can show up as intrusive anxiety, anger that takes us over, a feeling of doom or…

Your dad tosses you a hand towel, and you explode, “Quit f*ing trying to control me!” You leave a cabinet open, your partner screams, “I’m sick of your GD disrespect!” Yep, sometimes tiny things set off big rage. That’s a sign that something deeper might be going on.…

Both EMDR and Talk Therapy have much to offer clients. “But how can I choose?” You don’t have to! I enjoy using them both. When used together, the combination can be very effective, offering you a robust, multi-faceted approach to better understanding and untangling your challenges. Talk therapy…