Grieving the end of a relationship can feel confusing when you know it was the right decision. This article explores why this type of grief hurts, what is normal, and how trauma-informed therapy can support healing without self-abandonment.

Suicidal thoughts are not random intrusions but symbolic expressions of pain, rooted in our biology, history, and search for meaning. Drawing on over a decade of trauma-informed counseling, Sean O’Connor, LMHC, explores why these thoughts arise, how they can be misunderstood, and what truly helps when someone shares their struggle.

As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate gatherings with loved ones, festive decorations, and the joyous spirit...

If your anxiety or depression symptoms feel worse after an EMDR session, you are not alone. EMDR therapy can activate the brain's natural healing process, which may temporarily increase emotional distress between sessions. Learn why this happens and discover 5 practical tips from an EMDR therapist in Westchester, NY to help regulate your nervous system and support healing between EMDR reprocessing sessions.

Grief is something that we will all experience at least once in our lifetime (but most likely more than once). There are some myths about...