In the expansive world of therapy, there is an approach that’s steadily gaining recognition: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Founded in the late 1980s by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR has emerged as a highly effective treatment for individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and a variety of other disturbances to one’s well-being. [1] My goal […]
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“How do you build trust? Am I always going to be the person who screwed up? Where do we go from here?” As I sat on my end of a telehealth session listening to a client ask me some variation of these questions, I experienced a momentary bout of imposter syndrome as I struggled to
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Trauma tends to feel like a buzzword these days. All humans seem to have it, which begs the question: is living traumatic? So, what is Trauma? There are many definitions. A basic definition of Trauma shows something to the effect of “a distressing or disturbing event”. The American Psychological Association explains trauma as the “emotional
Clients with chronic pain describe similar experiences of a struggle to focus. They are constantly vacillating between two not-so-great options: 1) experience their bodies and all the pain and suffering within them or 2) attempt to balance in the space somewhere outside the body, beyond pain’s grasp. I present these two options like there is
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Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is hard. Romantic relationships can be hard work. The challenges you face as a couple can even smother the spark of passion that brought you together in the first place. Whether it’s the stress of daily life, the challenges of raising a family, or simply the passage
If you’re struggling with sexual health or relationship issues, seeking the help of a sex therapist can be an excellent step towards improving your mental and sexual wellbeing. However, finding a competent sex therapist in Seattle, WA, can be a challenging task. Not only is talking about sex a personal topic, there is often shame,
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Maintaining a healthy and happy relationship is not always easy, especially since many of us do not have great role models, and our education did not teach us how to have mature and secure romantic relationships. As a result, our intimate partnerships tend to struggle with communication, emotional connection, eroticism, and even specific challenges such
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Often clients find their way into my office after a painful event when some aspects of their sexual behavior were discovered by others, causing a rupture. Whether it was their partner, employer, or someone else, the consequences of the discovery bring forth a world of hurt. My clients share feeling torn and burdened by an
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The Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) model teaches clients how to express themselves sexually while being in alignment with their values. It allows clients the freedom to determine their own vision Sexual Health. This vision is guided by a set of sexual ethics called the principles of Sexual Health. These six principles are based
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As someone who lives with Multiple Sclerosis, I understand the various challenges and concerns that come with it, both for the partner with a disabled body and the partner with an able body. In my experience, a lot of support is available for people with MS, but there aren’t as many resources for partners who
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