Certified EMDR specialists play a key role in helping people heal from trauma and anxiety. With advanced training and a deep understanding of how the brain processes distress, they help clients reprocess painful memories and regain a sense of safety. This blog explores how EMDR works and what to expect in the healing process.

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.