7 in 10 adults in the U.S. have experienced a traumatic event, and many of those considering therapy can feel anxious about the idea of speaking about what happened. Here’s something important to know: not wanting to talk about it, or not being able to verbalize it, does not mean you can’t be helped. Therapeutic approaches such as EMDR work in a way that you don’t have to tell the full story out loud to heal.

If you’ve ever had a panic attack, you know how frightening it can feel. One moment you’re fine, and the next your body is flooded with fear signals so strong it convinces you something is seriously wrong. Your heart races, your breath shortens, the room can feel unsteady, and a wave of dread sweeps over you without warning. Many people end up in the emergency room convinced they are having a heart attack only to be told: “It was a panic attack”

Holidays often arrive with a long list of unspoken expectations; traditions we’ve inherited, roles we’re expected to play, and ideas about how celebrations “should” look. At our therapy center, we often hear from parents, caregivers, and kids feeling pulled between wanting the holidays to be joyful and feeling overwhelmed by the expectations. Sometimes what used to work no longer fits. And sometimes, the season we’re in simply calls for something different.