What is EMDR?
on August 19th, 2016
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a clinically researched method of therapy that has been shown to be an effective treatment for trauma. Since EMDR is a method of treatment rather than a technique, therapists who use EMDR are required to be certified in EMDR through the EMDR International Association.EMDR was developed in 1987 by Dr. Francine Shapiro. Dr. Francine Shapi... Read More
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Carolyn Dixon, LCSW
on August 19th, 2016
We caught up with Carolyn Dixon today to give future and current clients a glimpse into why she does what she does!
What do you love most about counseling?
I laugh when I tell people that I do “iceberg counseling”. I have a big poster in my office of an iceberg–10% is what we see, 90% is below the surface. I LOVE being able to help people see what is going on inside them that is driving their ... Read More
How frequently will I need to attend counseling sessions?
on August 19th, 2016
When beginning counseling, there can be a lot of unknowns. One of the most common questions that is asked by new clients is about how often they will be attending counseling sessions. The frequency of counseling sessions directly affects cost and treatment in counseling session and so for many reasons this is a great question.Unfortunately there is no straightforward answer to this question. Each cli... Read More
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