by Brittany Lutren | Sep 11, 2026 | Couples Therapy
How Couples Therapy Can Help Partners With Emotional Needs Every relationship is made up of two individuals with their own histories, attachment styles, and ways of coping with stress. Sometimes those differences blend together seamlessly. Other times, they collide —...
by Brittany Lutren | Sep 9, 2026 | Depression Therapy
Depression and feeling emotionally “behind” in life There’s a particular kind of ache that doesn’t always look like sadness. It looks like scrolling past a friend’s promotion, wedding, or new house and feeling a hollow drop in your stomach. It looks...
by Brittany Lutren | Aug 26, 2026 | Anxiety Therapy
Why Uncertainty Feels Unbearable When You Have Anxiety Life is full of uncertainty. We can’t predict exactly how an interview will go, whether a relationship will work out, or what tomorrow will bring. While uncertainty is a normal part of life, it can feel...
by Brittany Lutren | Aug 26, 2026 | Depression Therapy
Why Depression Can Make Success Feel Empty From the outside, everything may look like it’s going well. You have a successful career, meaningful relationships, or you’ve reached goals you’ve worked hard to accomplish. Friends and family may see...
by Brittany Lutren | Aug 19, 2026 | Child Therapy
How to Help a Child Who Worries About Disappointing Teachers Many children want to make their teachers proud. They work hard, follow directions, and genuinely care about doing well in school. While this desire can be a healthy motivator, some children become so...
by Brittany Lutren | Aug 12, 2026 | EMDR Therapy, EMDR/trauma therapy
Why Trauma Can Make Compliments Feel Uncomfortable Have you ever felt awkward when someone complimented you? Maybe someone told you that you did a great job, looked nice, or were kind, and instead of feeling happy, you immediately wanted to dismiss it. You may have...
by Brittany Lutren | Jul 30, 2026 | Anxiety Therapy
Coping with Climate Anxiety and Extreme Heat Stress As extreme weather events become more frequent, many people are finding themselves overwhelmed by feelings of fear, uncertainty, and helplessness. Record-breaking temperatures, wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and...
by Brittany Lutren | Jul 23, 2026 | EMDR Therapy, EMDR/trauma therapy
Trauma and the Struggle to Feel Safe in Your Own Body Trauma affects far more than memories—it can change the way you experience your own body. Many people who have experienced trauma describe feeling constantly on edge, emotionally numb, disconnected from themselves,...
by Brittany Lutren | Jul 16, 2026 | Depression Therapy
Depression and the Loss of Curiosity About Life Curiosity is one of the driving forces behind a meaningful life. It encourages us to learn, connect with others, explore new experiences, and find joy in everyday moments. When someone is living with depression, however,...
by Brittany Lutren | Jun 29, 2026 | EMDR Therapy, EMDR/trauma therapy
Explaining Your First EMDR Session Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you are seeking treatment for trauma, anxiety, or distressing life experiences. Many people considering EMDR therapy wonder what will happen during their first appointment and...
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