A World Not Always Designed for Everyone in Mind

A World Not Always Designed for Everyone in Mind

Who is the “perfect” candidate for therapy? Does such a thing even exist? A persistent misconception held not only by the general public but also within the mental health provider community as well, is the belief that some individuals cannot access or benefit from...
The Artist’s Way Group

The Artist’s Way Group

I was recently over at a friend’s house for dinner and was quite struck by their daughter, a bright six-year-old that I have known most of her life. I have been shown her paintings and drawings often and always marveled at the whimsical freedom and beauty of them, but...
Talking to Your Therapist About Your Chronic Pain

Talking to Your Therapist About Your Chronic Pain

I know what you may be thinking: why would I go to a mental health practitioner to work on my chronic pain? I felt the same way. I went to two doctors, three physical therapists, a handful of massage therapists, a chiropractor, a few acupuncturists, a traditional...
A Crash Course in EMDR

A Crash Course in EMDR

EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, has been a trending therapy in recent years. I’ve seen various Tik Toks about the helpfulness of EMDR as a type of trauma therapy, and for good reason! There is a ton of research behind the effectiveness of EMDR....