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How to Prepare for EMDR TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic approach that helps individuals heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences. If you’re considering EMDR therapy, yo... |
Demystifying EMDR Therapy: 5 Common Myths DebunkedEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is gaining recognition as a powerful treatment for trauma and other mental health conditions. Developed in the late 1980s by Dr. Francine Shapiro, this structured therapy helps people heal from the emotional distress ... |
Breaking Free From Phobias With EMDR TherapyPhobias can feel like invisible chains, holding you back from living your life to the fullest. Whether it’s a fear of heights, spiders, flying, or social situations, a phobia can dictate your choices and limit your experiences. The constant anxiety and avoidance behaviors are... |
EMDR for Anxiety: A Path to Healing and CalmAnxiety and panic disorders can feel like living in a constant state of high alert. The racing heart, spiraling thoughts, and overwhelming fear can make everyday life a challenge. While traditional talk therapy has helped many, some find they need a different approach to proces... |
Learning to Separate Thoughts From Facts: A Core Therapy SkillYou wave at a friend across the grocery store parking lot. They keep walking, looking straight ahead, and get into their car without acknowledging you.Immedia... |
What Is Social Anxiety and How Can Therapy Help?Do you ever feel a rush of panic when you have to speak in a meeting? Does the thought of walking into a party where you don't know many people make your heart pound? For many, these feelings are more than just shyness; they are symptoms of social anxiety disorder. This conditi... |
Understanding Generalized Anxiety DisorderWe all worry from time to time. Whether it's about an upcoming work presentation, a bill, or a family issue, feeling anxious is a normal part of the human experience. But what happens when that worry doesn't go away? What if it's constant, excessive, and affects your ability to... |
The Science of Anxiety: What Happens in Your Brain and BodyAnxiety is a universal human experience. It's the nervous flutter you feel before a big presentation, the unease that creeps in when you're walking alone at night, or the worry that keeps you awake thinking about the future. While it can feel overwhelming and mysterious, anxiet... |
Anxiety in Men vs. Women: Understanding the Key DifferencesAnxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions globally, yet it remains deeply misunderstood. While the core feeling—a sense of worry, fear, or unease—is a universal human experience, the way it presents itself on the outside can vary drastically from person to ... |
Why We Avoid Our Feelings (& How Therapy Can Help)Many of us have been there. After a long, stressful day, instead of sitting with our thoughts, we reach for our phones and scroll endlessly. Or maybe we pour a glass of wine, turn on the TV, and try to numb the discomfort we don't want to face. This pattern of pushing away diff... |
Heather Oller is the owner and founder of Orlando Thrive Therapy, Coaching, and Counseling. She is a licensed counselor and a family mediator who has over 23 years of dedicated work as a professional in the mental health field. Through her company's mission, she continues to pave the way for future therapists, and their clients, who want a higher quality of life....and who want to thrive, rather than just survive. You can contact Orlando Thrive Therapy at (407) 592-8997 for more information.