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Your Teen Overwhelmed by Back-to-School Anxiety? 3 Signs, 3 Parenting Pitfalls, and 3 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed

Anxiety, Managing emotions, Parenting, Somatic Exercises

Picture your teen pacing the kitchen the night before school starts, clutching their stomach and snapping at small questions, their usual spark dimmed by worry. As summer ends and routines resume in Pasadena, anxiety surges, overwhelming many adolescents with restlessness or tears. Back-to-school transitions stir deep fears in teens, from social pressures to academic demands. In this post, we’ll explore

How EMDR Helps: Healing Trauma Through the Body

Written by John Allan Whitacre

EMDR, Managing emotions, Somatic Exercises

If you’ve been exploring different types of therapy—especially for healing trauma—you may have come across EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s often described as a technique that helps you “reprocess” difficult memories, especially from past trauma. EMDR isn’t just about changing your memories; it’s a somatic therapy that helps your body release stored tensions. That’s what makes EMDR

What is EMDR Therapy? How to Find an EMDR Therapist in Los Angeles

Written by herecounseling

EMDR, Somatic Exercises

Life can feel overwhelming at times. The constant noise, the pressure to keep up, the endless distractions. Yet beneath it you carry something heavier, too: memories that won’t let go, a tightness in your chest that creeps up uninvited, or a sense that you’re just not fully present. Many people look to EMDR for relief, a way to untangle the

[VIDEO] Understanding Your Body’s Signals: A Neurologic Physical Therapist’s Insights on Pain, Healing, and Hope

Written by herecounseling

Anxiety, Neurology, Podcast, Somatic Exercises

Living with unexplained dizziness, tremors, or weakness can feel like a daily battle. You might wake up dreading the moment you turn your head, fearing that spinning sensation will return. Or perhaps your hands shake when you reach for a cup, and you wonder if it’s all in your head—or if something’s seriously wrong. These symptoms can make you feel

[VIDEO] How to Heal Anger with Somatic Therapy

Written by herecounseling

Podcast, Somatic Exercises

For many, emotions like anger or anxiety feel like storms to be avoided, suppressed, or controlled. Yet, in somatic therapy, these waves are not threats but messengers, carrying vital signals from the body. This article, inspired by a conversation with somatic therapist Arianne MacBean, LMFT, explores how somatic therapy can help those who fear facing emotions like anger or anxiety.

How to Treat Dissociation: Why Somatic Therapy Heals Trauma Best

Written by Addy Sonneland

Managing emotions, Somatic Exercises

By Addy Sonneland, AMFT Dissociation is a common yet often misunderstood psychological response, especially among those who have experienced trauma. At its core, dissociation is a disconnection—a split between the mind and the body, or between thoughts, memories, and one’s sense of identity. For many, it can feel like zoning out, feeling foggy, or even watching oneself from outside the

Trauma therapy in Pasadena exposure is essential

Trauma Thrives in the Dark: Why You Need Exposure Therapy

Written by herecounseling

Anxiety, EMDR, Managing emotions, Somatic Exercises

Trauma hurts. You know the ache of wanting to escape the pain, to silence the memories, or to build walls around the parts of your life that feel too overwhelming to face. It’s only natural to wish for a way to heal without having to relive the hurt—to somehow remove the trauma without ever looking at it again. But here’s

[VIDEO] How EMDR Therapy Works To Heal Generational Wounds

Written by herecounseling

Anxiety, EMDR, Managing emotions, Podcast, Somatic Exercises

Trauma has a way of embedding itself not just in our own lives but also in the stories and legacies passed down through generations. The idea of confronting this pain can feel overwhelming—our instinct is to avoid the discomfort, to stay within the safety of what we know. Yet, avoiding trauma doesn’t make it disappear; it allows it to linger,

[VIDEO] Why Trauma Effects Some People and Not Others: How to Give Yourself The Best Chance at Recovery with Trauma Therapy

Written by herecounseling

Anxiety, EMDR, Managing emotions, Podcast, Somatic Exercises

What is trauma and how is it different from PTSD? Trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can leave lasting scars on the mind and body. It’s like a storm that upends your world, leaving you to pick up the pieces. For many, the aftermath of trauma is a daily battle, filled with emotional turbulence, physical exhaustion, and a sense

EMDR Knee Tapping: Your Ultimate Guide to Healing Trauma

Written by John Allan Whitacre

EMDR, Managing emotions, Somatic Exercises

An EMDR tapping exercise with a trained EMDR therapist helps address relational trauma: painful experiences like abuse, neglect, or betrayal from someone close. You might struggle with trusting others, feel unworthy of love, or find intimacy challenging. These effects can linger, disrupting your relationships and sense of self. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy offers a way to process

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