by beachcitiespsy | Jun 11, 2024 | EMDR
A View from both sides of the couch Currently, in my practice, I am able to offer EMDR in both weekly EMDR sessions and EMDR Intensives. About ten years ago, I got trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and while I don’t use it with all of my...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 11, 2024 | Grief and Loss
Recently, a theme appeared in my office. “Everyone is telling me I need to move on. “ “They want me to get over it.” “I feel bad talking about it anymore with my friends.” “I feel like I’m supposed to just let it go and act like it didn’t even happen and I can’t do...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 11, 2024 | Therapy
The stories we tell ourselves are powerful. Go for a walk. If you think about how nobody cleans up after their dogs, you will see dog poop everywhere you go. Conversely, if you think about how friendly and kind your neighbors are, you will be greeted with smiles and...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 11, 2024 | Teenagers
During and after the pandemic, I saw an overwhelming surge in teenagers struggling with issues of sexual and gender identity. I also saw a huge increase in the parents reaching out for support around their teenagers’ gender and/or sexual identity struggles. It can be...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 11, 2024 | Therapy
College is over. We expect the career we have dreamed of to open up and present itself. This was the promise, right? Do the work, get good grades, go to college and it will all be okay. And then it’s not. It’s painful. And disappointing. And frustrating. And why was...
