by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | May 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
An EMDR Therapist Explains Implicit vs. Explicit Trauma As an EMDR trauma therapist, one of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, “What is really is trauma?” Understandably, one of the most confusing or misunderstood concepts that people struggle with is the...
by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Why ‘Mutual Abuse’ Isn’t Really a Thing, According to a Therapist The current high-profile domestic abuse trial currently being dissected in the media and many online spaces has brought the term ‘mutual abuse’ to task. There are many different interpretations of what...
by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
How Negative Self-talk Affects Mental Health, According to a Therapist You can usually tell when another person is being critical or emotionally abusive by the way they judge, shame, and put you down. You know that this sort of treatment affects confidence and...
by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | Mar 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
20 Signs of a Toxic Relationship, According to a Therapist Every relationship has its issues because people are imperfect. Having problems in a relationship does not mean that a relationship is toxic. Relationships become toxic when one person’s behavior brings...
by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | Mar 19, 2022 | Therapy, Uncategorized
9 Ways to Develop Patience, According to a Therapist Image: Photo by Marcus Aurelius from Pexels If your therapy goal is to become more patient with yourself and others, you’re in luck. Patience can be developed. Here’s how to get started: As a...
by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Therapy for Depression and Loneliness + 1 Strategy to Feel Better Faster Photo by Nurlan Tortbayev from Pexels Therapy for depression is one of the most common reasons people seek out mental health care. Depression is among the leading mental health issues in...
