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Healing Beyond Talk Therapy: Why EMDR Therapy in Phoenix Could Be The Missing Link
If you've tried talk therapy, read all the self-help books, and still feel stuck in the cycle of anxiety, people-pleasing, and burnout, you're not the only one. Trauma isn’t just a memory—it lives in your nervous system. That’s why talking about it isn’t always enough to heal. EMDR therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy by helping your brain reprocess trauma so it no longer controls your emotions, relationships, and self-worth. This guide explores why EMDR therapy in Phoenix might be the missing link in your healing journey.
Boundaries for Trauma Survivors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Feeling Safe While Setting Limits
Boundaries can feel impossible for trauma survivors, but they’re essential for healing. If saying "no" makes your heart race or guilt creeps in, you’re not alone. Trauma often wires us to prioritize others over ourselves—but you can rewrite that pattern. This guide walks you through why boundaries feel so hard, how to set them step by step, and ways to regulate through the discomfort. Because you deserve relationships that feel safe and sustainable.
What to Expect in Your First EMDR Therapy Phoenix Session: A Step-by-Step Guide in What I Do as a Certified EMDR Therapist
Nervous about your first EMDR Therapy session in Phoenix or Tempe? You’re not alone! Your first session isn’t about reliving painful memories—it’s about building trust, learning how EMDR works, and gaining tools to support your healing. Here’s exactly what to expect.
EMDR Therapy in Phoenix & Tempe -How Trauma Triggers Sneak Up & What to Do About It
Trauma triggers can feel overwhelming and unpredictable, but they’re not random. They’re your body’s way of sending a message. In this blog, we explore how triggers sneak up, why they keep coming back, and real strategies to navigate them. With insights from an EMDR therapist in Phoenix and Tempe, discover how healing is possible—one step, one breath, one moment at a time.
When Our Body & Brain’s Safety Mechanisms Start to Interfere with Our Lives: Overthinking, Perfectionism, Anxiety, and Freezing Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Ever feel like overthinking, perfectionism, or anxiety are running your life? These aren’t just habits—they’re survival mechanisms your brain developed to protect you. While they once kept you safe, they may now be holding you back. Learn how a trauma-informed lens and EMDR therapy in Tempe and Phoenix can help you untangle these patterns and reclaim your life.
EMDR Therapy Phoenix 101 - Anxiety vs. Stress and Ways to Manage Both
Learn the differences between anxiety and stress, how trauma impacts both, and explore EMDR therapy in Phoenix for relief and healing.
Moving Through Tough Emotions: When to Regulate and When to Recognize
We’ve all been there—caught in a wave of frustration, sadness, or anxiety, unsure whether to calm the storm or let it wash over us. For trauma survivors, emotional regulation can be a powerful tool, but there's a fine line between regulating and repressing. In this blog, we explore how to recognize when it’s time to soothe your nervous system and when it’s time to sit with your emotions, giving them the space they need to be heard. Whether through EMDR therapy, breathwork, or creative outlets, finding that balance is key to true healing.
Facing the Unknown: Anxiety, Trauma, and EMDR Therapy Phoenix
Facing the unknown is tough but even more challenging when you have anxiety and trauma in your past. This blog covers why the unknown can be so scary for people with trauma, anxiety, and perfectionistic tendencies while also giving some practical coping skills that can be used. Read on to discover how EMDR therapy can help with anxiety, trauma, and perfectionism.
EMDR Therapy Phoenix: Trauma Healing for Anxious High-Achievers
Dive into the world of EMDR therapy with insights from a Phoenix-based therapist. This blog explores the healing journey of anxious high-achievers dealing with trauma, emphasizing the ups and downs of recovery and how EMDR can help. Learn about finding the right support, navigating challenges, and embracing self-care on your path to wellness.
Navigating the New Year's Resolutions Rollercoaster: A Trauma-Informed Approach with EMDR Therapy Phoenix
Step into the New Year with a blog that unravels the psychology behind resolutions, offering insights into the unique challenges faced by trauma survivors. As we bid farewell to 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona, join me, Kandace Ledergerber, a Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDR Therapist, on a quest to understand the intricate web of human psychology and the empowering potential of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals.
Moving out of Trauma Podcast- Connecting with Self Through Somatic Breathwork and Healing Trauma
Moving Out of Trauma Podcast - A Wellness Journey: Qigong, Sound Healing & Intuitive Eating
Navigating the Holidays Continued - How Past Experiences Mold Our Beliefs and How to Cope This Season
In this blog, we dive into the intricate layers of trauma survival and healing during the holidays. Discover practical strategies and the transformative power of EMDR therapy.
Moving Out of Trauma - Balancing the Body and Mind: Exploring Acupuncture for Trauma Relief
Navigating the Holidays: Unwrapping the Layers of Toxicity and Past Trauma
The holidays can be stressful all on their own, but then bring in family drama, toxicity, and trauma into the mix, and they can be REALLY tough! This blog will cover why this season can be tough for so many AND real things you can do to take care of yourself.
Moving out of Trauma Podcast A Story of Healing with Sarah Painter, a Trauma Survivor
In this episode, I got to sit down with Sarah Painter, a trauma survivor and mental health advocate. Hearing her story of healing, growth, and change is absolutely inspiring, and I'm so grateful to her for coming on the show. As a caveat, this is not therapy. Sarah is supported by her own therapist and is on this episode to spread awareness of mental health, help to de-stigmatize trauma, and share her light with the world.
Healing from Within: Letting Go of Toxic Relationships From an Enneagram Perspective
Top 5 Truths About EMDR Therapy Phoenix
Overcoming trauma can be isolating and agonizing, leaving you yearning for a return to normalcy. But there's hope. EMDR therapy offers a compassionate approach, targeting the root causes of distress, not just managing symptoms. Guided by a skilled therapist, this journey acknowledges your pain and empowers you to face the past, embracing a future where trauma no longer defines you. With each small victory, healing accumulates, transforming negative beliefs into strength and self-love. You are not alone in this process, and as you change, life around you changes. Trust the transformative power of EMDR therapy in Phoenix, and take the first step towards liberation.
What To Expect from EMDR Therapy Phoenix
