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5 Reasons Why Therapy IS for Everyone: Breaking the Stigma of Going to Therapy in Scarsdale, NY
Historically, seeing a mental health therapist was always seen as taboo. You needed to have something “wrong” with you to go see a...


The 10 Questions To Ask When Looking for a Mental Health Therapist in Scarsdale, NY
Seeking out a mental health therapist in Westchester, NY can be an overwhelming process at times. You might ask yourself “how do I even...


5 Healthy Ways To Cope With Guilt
It's normal to feel bad when you’ve hurt a loved one's feelings. The guilt you feel shows that you acknowledge the wrong you've done. It...


3 Ways Your Brain Changes from Trauma from a Trauma Therapist in Scarsdale, NY
A traumatic experience can actually be stored in your brain incorrectly. This is why symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares and getting...


What are the benefits of EMDR Therapy in Westchester, NY?
EMDR Therapy is an amazing integrative psychotherapy that helps individuals of ALL ages heal from histories of trauma. One of the...


Tips for Using EMDR with Structural Dissociation
Huge thank you to Patricia Bianca Torres for spending some time with Dana to chat about EMDR, Structural Dissociation and important tips...


Are you struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Westchester, NY?
You might not, "just be feeling sad". This is the time of year when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) may affect you or a loved one most....


5 Tips on Maximizing Mental & Physical Health from a Psychotherapist in Scarsdale, NY
Taking care of your physical body AND your mind for head to toe health Many people don’t realize how intimately our minds and bodies are...


Pt 4: Stories of Hope, Education and Inspiration: A four-part series from Eating Disorder Therapist
Meet Jane Wynne, Registered Dietician (RD) The outgoing, fun and loving Jane Wynne is a registered dietitian that I have met along my...


Pt 3 - Stories of Hope, Education and Inspiration: A four-part series from Eating Disorder Therapist
Rachele O'Hare, LMSW, Eating Disorder Therapist Rachele O'Hare, LMSW is truly a one-of-a-kind person who I have had the joy of working...


Pt 2-Stories of Hope, Education and Inspiration: A four-part series from Eating Disorder Therapists
Kate Funk, LMFT, Eating Disorder Therapist Kate Funk, LMFT is a wonderful human being that I had the pleasure of meeting and working with...


Stories of Hope, Education and Inspiration: A four-part series from Eating Disorder Therapists
This blog post is a 4-Part Series of stories shared by clinicians that specialize in working with clients struggling with eating...


Signs of Impaired Integration
What is Integration? Integration occurs when a traumatic memory has been properly stored in your brain. A traumatized brain struggles to...


Do you have PTSD?
Most individuals hear PTSD and think flashbacks, nightmares, etc. But there are many symptoms that you may not realize are trauma related.


Should EMDR be Self-Adminstered?
While it is possible to self-administer EMDR, there are risks involved. It's important to fully educate oneself before trying this at home.


Are you Emotionally Avoidant? EMDR may Help!
Emotional avoidance is a common occurrence, especially for survivors of emotional neglect. Learn more about how EMDR can help...


What is Looping in EMDR Therapy?
In EMDR Therapy, there is a common term referred to as "Looping". Looping is when an individual in is the middle of Phase 4 of EMDR therapy, but the processing is blocked. A client is stuck on negative thoughts or beliefs. Despite the use of eye movements or taps (forms of bilateral stimulation), the client seems to be in a rut of negativity. Adaptive Information is not coming into the reprocessing. Why Does Looping Happen during EMDR Therapy Reprocessing Looping can hap


You don't have to be doing eye movements to be doing EMDR Therapy!
It's a common misconception that you have to be doing eye movements to be doing EMDR Therapy. Watch the video to learn more


What is Dissociation? Tips from an EMDR Therapist in Scarsdale, NY
Dissociation is a common occurrence in survivors of complex trauma. Clients with undiagnosed dissociation report feeling "stuck".


How Long Does EMDR Take?
What to Expect for the Length of Treatment in EMDR Therapy “How long does it take?” is one of the most frequently asked questions when individuals inquire about EMDR Therapy. This video helps to address that question and give more information about the EMDR Process. It Depends The short answer to this question is roughly, "I really don't know." Everyone's experience with EMDR Therapy is wonderfully unique and different. The length of treatment varies from person to person,
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