By Sav Barnett, LMHP-S, EMDR and Adrienne Loker, LCSW, EMDR, SEP This post addresses the stigma surrounding mental health and trauma, emphasizing why seeking therapy is a sign of strength, and debunking common misconceptions. Acknowledging the power and utility of making space for emotional and somatic expression through experiential therapy. Seeking therapy doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re willing to confront the difficult and persistent aspects of our lives and o

By Adrienne Loker, LCSW, EMDR, SE Last October, my dad died from a rare neurodegenerative disease. The holidays were coupled with funeral planning, waiting on autopsy reports (his diagnosis couldn’t be confirmed without one), and cleaning through belongings that were supposed to have been permanent fixtures. I kept thinking that I was on the part of the rollercoaster that moves to the summit in slow motion, and that eventually I was going to fall into a deep depression. But a

By Adrienne Loker, LCSW, EMDR, SE Attachment trauma therapy starts with the therapist’s own nervous system. It’s paramount that we’re...

When we think about healing from trauma, we often picture talk therapy, support groups, or cognitive techniques. While these approaches...