Olivia Padelukas
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MS.Ed.The statement 'With a little courage, so much is possible' perfectly captures my approach with every client who walks through my door.
Online Therapy
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) relies on a client's own rapid, rhythmic eye movements, and is founded on the belief that these eye movements can weaken the intensity of emotionally charged memories. EMDR is most often used to treat PTSD or other traumas, but is also sometimes used for panic attacks, eating disorders, addictions, and anxiety. EMDR sessions can last up to 90 minutes, and usually starts with a client rating their level of distress. A therapist then typically moves their fingers in front of your face (or sometimes toe tapping or musical tones), asking you to follow along with your eyes, while you recall a traumatic event and all the sensations that come with it. You will gradually be guided by the therapist to shift thoughts from the traumatic experience to a more comforting one. The goal of EMDR is to make disturbing memories less immobilizing. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s EMDR specialists today.
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Often folks come to see me who have complexities about their histories and relationships. I'm an EMDR therapist and complex is my thing. You might have lingering family dynamics that still show up in your current relationships or trauma that hasn't been addressed that's literally sucking the air out of the room. There is help and change is possible.
Online Therapy
I specialize in working with folks who are feeling disconnected from the life they’ve created. You may be feeling burnt out, with little time for self-care because you're so busy being there for others. This stress is impacting your self-confidence, and is causing you to be your own worst critic. It's interfering with your ability to communicate about your struggles because you've convinced yourself no one will understand you. If this is feeling all too real, then it's the right time to connect!
Online Therapy
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Are you overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to manage your mixed emotions? Are you feeling stuck or just unsatisfied with your life right now? Are you faced with the loss of a love one, the end of a relationship or a stressful workplace? You have made an incredible first step by just being here !