Counseling and Therapy Notebook
Here you’ll find information on a great variety of topics related to mental health, helpful resources, and important causes or events related to my work.
EMDR as a Treatment for Depression: How Effective Is It?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is a leading cause of disability, affecting about five percent of the adult population. This means that …
Understanding the Struggles of Gender-Diverse People
Gender diversity has become the new norm in many countries, with more and more people embracing their true gender identity. However, despite this progress, there …
Does EMDR Work For OCD?
Do you find yourself constantly fixating and worrying about things that might happen, even though you know they’re unlikely? Do you feel the need to …
Why We Should Observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance
The transgender community has long been fighting for their rights and acceptance in society. While there has been some progress made, there is still a …
The Benefits of Gay Couples Counseling
It’s no secret that communication is key in any relationship. This is especially true for gay couples, who often face unique challenges that can be …
EMDR for Anxiety: How Does It Help?
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. Anxiety is a natural human emotion that everyone experiences …
EMDR Side Effects: the Science, the Truth, the Myths
EMDR therapy works with the whole person, not just the clinical symptoms. It is based on an understanding of the way our brains process information …
Therapy for Depression: Is Depression Treatable?
Depression is a mental illness that can be debilitating and impact one’s quality of life. It’s characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and emptiness. Depression …
How to Manage Social Anxiety as an LGBTQ+ Person
Anxiety disorders disrupt the lives of approximately 40 million Americans. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 15 million American adults struggle …
Is EMDR Therapy an Effective Treatment for PTSD?
PTSD can be a debilitating disorder, but various types of psychological treatments can help people manage their symptoms. EMDR has proven to be an effective …
Why Gender-Affirming Care Is Life-Saving Care
The World Health Organization, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and many other medical organizations and mental health associations acknowledge the importance of …
How Does EMDR Work
Trauma is an event or experience that leaves an individual feeling powerless and unsafe. For some people, a traumatic experience can be the source of …
Self-Care Activities for Better Mental Health
Self-care is vitally important for everyone, but especially for people who work in high-stress jobs. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, people …
What is EMDR therapy and What Is It Good For?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, also known as EMDR therapy, is a relatively recent psychotherapy technique. The technique bypasses the traditional talk therapy and …
What Is Genderqueer and Is It Different from Nonbinary?
There is a wide array of gender identities, and it can be difficult to understand the nuances and differences between them. Everyone wants to be …
The Importance of Mindful Self-Compassion
Mindful self-compassion is a very popular concept among psychologists and people interested in psychological well-being. Mindfulness is, in many circles, considered to be a major …
5 Stress Management Tips for a Healthier Life
Feeling stressed is a common part of everyday life for most people. Everyone feels stress from time to time, but that doesn’t mean it’s good …
Why Gender Pronouns Matter
You might hear a lot of people talking about gender pronouns but not everyone is familiar with the concept. Gender pronouns are words (often gendered …
Can Exercise Improve Mental Health?
How Exercise Impacts the Brain There are a lot of beneficial effects of exercise on mental health. On top of keeping your body in prime …
A Guide to Understanding Gender Dysphoria
People with gender dysphoria feel a strong disconnect between the sex they were assigned at birth and their gender identity. While some individuals with gender …
Types of Anxiety and Treatments – Explained
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the U.S., with 19% of U.S. adults and 31% of adolescents battling anxiety disorders each year. …
What Does It Mean to Be Gender Fluid?
While a wide variety of gender identities have always existed, western society is only recently becoming more aware. Of course, there is a great deal …
What Does Non-Binary Mean?
Gender and sexuality are diverse and complex phenomena that go beyond the binary gender system. While non-binary individuals have been around since the beginning of …
Self-Esteem Activities and Tools to Feel More Confident
It happens to the best of us, someone gives us a genuine compliment, and we then deflect it. Someone else helped you succeed, so you …