Posts by Natalia Savage, MS, LPC, LMHC
How To Find the Best Therapist for Yourself
People search to find the best therapist when they are struggling in their relationship, overwhelmed with anxiety, or have concerns with their mental health. The very first obstacle in their way is finding the right therapist. Finding the right therapist is critical because it will determine the course and success of treatment. Let’s take a…
Read MoreHow can Counseling and Therapy Help with Depression
When we are talking about Mental Health, Depression is a common topic that comes out. Depression can present itself in different ways and its intensity can vary from mild to severe, necessitating different types of interventions. Although curing depression is a long process, individuals can employ various strategies to manage the symptoms they…
Read MoreBrainspotting
Brainspotting is a powerful tool used to treat trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and multitude of other symptoms and mental health issues. Through this method clients get access to both the brain and body and heal what is distressing or holding them back. “Where you look affects how you feel.” —David Grand, PhD With “talk therapy”…
Read MoreHow Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps Children affected by Trauma
What is TF-CBT? TF-CBT is an evidence-based therapeutic modality designed to specifically treat children, ages 3-17, affected by PTSD and trauma. TF-CBT also engages families and teaches caregivers how to support their children in dealing with the aftermath of trauma. How long does TF-CBT take? TF-CBT usually takes between 8-16 sessions to complete the treatment…
Read More7 Things Every Parent Needs to Know to Help an Anxious Child
Parents often find themselves at a loss on how to help their anxious child. They may attempt to reduce anxiety triggers, become overprotecting by solving their child’s problems, or accidentally enable and reinforce the avoidant behavior. It can be helpful to pace daily activities to decrease overall stress for anxious children, however parents should not…
Read MoreIs EMDR a right treatment option for you?
What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic modality that was developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987. It is aimed to relieve distress and symptoms related to traumatic memories to the point of its healthy resolution. Studies show that with EMDR, people can often achieve and sustain symptom relief and healing…
Read MoreMindfulness and how to practice it daily
With the constant demands of our busy lives we are often on the go and unable to be mindful of our thoughts and emotions. It’s easy to get sidetracked and disconnect from what truly matters to us. Mindfulness and attunement to our emotions can help develop greater self-awareness and healthier life balance. If you are…
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