Regardless of the approach, most mental health clinicians will follow the same basic steps in their process. One of my all-time favorite books is Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror by Dr. Judith Herman. I learned so much from this book, most especially the concept of the “stages of trauma recovery.” Being familiar with these stages can help you to know what to expect when you’re getting started with therapy,or with a new therapist or modality.

If you are like many of my clients, you are a person who is pursuing self-improvement, healing, and growth through a variety of pathways. While on this journey, many people find themselves wondering if they have to choose between spirituality and therapy. The truth is that you don’t have to choose. Spiritual connection and development can go hand-in-hand with more (or less) traditional therapy. In fact, the more that I dive into all of these channels, the more I see common threads. Three approaches that I see as being fundamentally connected but different in their approach are CBT, EMDR, and the Law of Attraction. 

EMDR intensives are a powerful and effective way to facilitate deep healing and change. Learn more through this blog about how intensives work, some of their benefits, and who can benefit from this approach.

Learn the basics of this powerful healing modality, including how it works, approaches to treatment, who may be a good candidate, and ways to access treatment.

Internal Family Systems therapy is an evidence-based approach to therapy that helps clients to access deep parts of themselves for profound healing.

Learn the basics of EMDR therapy, including theoretical background, evidence to support its effectiveness, and what it’s like to do EMDR as a client.