Writings from a Virginia Therapist who loves horses and helping.
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How Trauma Lives in Your Body (And How to Let It Go)
Have you ever noticed that your shoulders creep up toward your ears when you're stressed? Or that your stomach ties itself in knots before a difficult conversation? Maybe you've felt your jaw clench without even realizing it, or found yourself holding your breath...
Why Choosing the Right EMDR Therapist Matters: Finding the Best Fit for Trauma Healing
When you’re searching for healing, the person guiding you can make all the difference. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has become one of the most powerful, evidence-based therapies for trauma, anxiety, and even performance blocks. But EMDR isn’t...
Functioning Depression: What It Is, What It Looks Like, and How A Depression Therapist Can Help
When most people picture depression, they imagine someone who can’t get out of bed, who cries all day, or who is unable to work or connect with others. While that version of depression is very real, it isn’t the only way depression shows up. For many, depression hides...
How to Find the Right EMDR Therapist in Powhatan, VA: Why Skill, Safety, and Attunement Matter for Trauma and Anxiety Healing
When you’re searching for healing, the person guiding you can make all the difference. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has become one of the most powerful, evidence-based therapies for trauma, anxiety, and even performance blocks. But EMDR isn’t...
Narcissistic Traits vs. Anxiety: Key Differences, Overlaps, and Paths to Healing
In the intricate tapestry of human personality, certain traits shape how we experience the world—and how the world experiences us. Within each of us lies a unique constellation of characteristics that color our perspectives, reactions, and relationships. Just as...
EMDR Intensives: Fast-Tracking Healing with Depth, Purpose, and Horses
By Courtenay Baber, LPC – Gray Horse Counseling Sometimes, the traditional model of weekly therapy doesn’t quite fit what a person needs. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but found yourself getting stuck between sessions. Maybe you're dealing with a single incident...