There are important aspects to consider when choosing an EMDR therapist.

I feel there are important questions for new EMDR clients.

Many of us needing trauma and PTSD therapy mistake our symptoms for general depression and/or anxiety. Unfortunately, many people get misdiagnosed and live with PTSD symptoms for years before receiving the appropriate care.

Trauma therapy is specialized to heal emotional and physical distress activated by painful events or situations

I do a lot of research for my trauma work and am reading a powerful book on shame, “It Wasn’t Your Fault” by Beverly Engel, LMFT. In a nutshell, the one cure for shame is self-compassion…