Not everyone has a loving, warm, secure experience as they grow up. Unfortunately, far too many children are victims of trauma. It can stem from abuse or neglect, major family changes, or even witnessing a traumatic event at a young age.

Anxiety affects millions of people around the world. It can be a crippling, debilitating mental health condition that makes it difficult for some people to get through the day without extreme fear or worry.

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a condition that develops due to prolonged exposure to trauma, often in childhood or within abusive relationships. Healing from C-PTSD is not a linear process and it varies for each individual.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a unique approach to healing trauma. If you are about to start your first EMDR session, it is normal to feel nervous about what to expect.

Ever wonder how EMDR therapy could help you if you can't even remember the trauma you experienced?

Have you ever felt so down that you couldn't get out of bed? Or did you feel so hopeless that you thought the world would be better without you? Depression can make everyday tasks feel like a tremendous struggle.

Ever feel like your past is haunting you, no matter how hard you try to move on? Complex trauma is a tricky beast that can mess with your mind, body, and relationships in ways you might not even realize.

You've probably heard the term "perfectionism" thrown around—but what does it mean? At its core, perfectionism is all about striving for flawlessness. That nagging voice pushes you to set impossibly high standards for yourself. And when you inevitably fall short? Cue the harsh self-criticism. But here's the thing: perfectionism isn't just about striving for excellence. It's an intense, often unhealthy drive to meet impossibly high standards.