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EMDR Therapy Tampa 101: 3 Powerful Reasons Why EMDR Therapy Should Not Be Self Administered
Many people wonder why they should or shouldn’t do EMDR therapy on themselves. This article explores three powerful reasons why EMDR therapy should not be self-administered and the reasons behind them.
EMDR Therapy Tampa 101: How EMDR Therapy Actually Helps People With Traumatic Memories Find Healing
Wondering how EMDR therapy can actually help people with traumatic memories find healing? EMDR Therapy Tampa 101 is a series that dives into the questions most people ask me as an EMDR therapist. This post will explain what EMDR therapy is, how it helps with trauma, what can happen to traumatic memories as they are processed with EMDR and important considerations when thinking of starting EMDR therapy. Reach out today to book your free 15-minute consult to find out if EMDR therapy can help.
What It Means To Feel Triggered and How EMDR Therapy Can Help
The term triggered has gained a lot of attention in the last decade or so, some good and some bad. This post dives into what it really means to feel triggered and how EMDR therapy can help.
Caffeine vs. Anxiety (and how it impacts those with trauma)
If you are struggling with anxiety or trauma triggers and wondering if you need to cut back on your morning Jo - this post may give you some insight on the impact caffeine has on the body, especially when we struggle with anxiety and have trauma in our pasts.
Is EMDR Therapy Right For Me
Is EMDR Therapy right for me? Do I want to invest the time, money, and energy into EMDR therapy? If you’re wondering about EMDR therapy and if it is the right therapy for you, check out this video/post. I look at some of the common threads people I have worked with have had when feeling like EMDR therapy was a good fit for them. If you have more questions about EMDR therapy in Tampa or virtually - reach out! I’d be happy to answer any of your questions.
What Does It Mean to Have PTSD
If you are wondering, do I have PTSD? Will I need trauma therapy? Maybe you’ve even read that EMDR therapy is good for trauma, and now you’re looking to understand more. I will explain what it means to have a PTSD diagnosis in this post.
When Trauma Becomes The Norm - It’s Still Traumatizing
My name is Kandace Ledergerber, I am an LMHC and Registered Yoga Teacher in Tampa Florida providing EMDR therapy. With the recent trauma of the shooting in Uvalde Texas, I wanted to take a moment this week to pause and validate some of the many emotions that are coming up for people.
The Many Faces of Healing - Erica Hand, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP, PMHNP (She/Hers)
There are so many healers out there doing such amazing work! This series is aimed at connecting with different professionals who help people struggling with perfectionism, anxiety or trauma, so that more people can find the help they need when they need it.
Fears About EMDR Therapy - A Series
People face many fears coming into therapy, and certain fears come up when considering EMDR therapy. This series will cover the fears I see come up most often. My name is Kandace, I’m an anxiety therapist, and I provide EMDR therapy in Tampa to hardworking overachievers who are tired of letting past trauma steer their lives.
The Many Faces of Healing - Shohreh Davoodi (she/her)
There are so many healers out there doing such amazing work! This series is aimed at connecting with different professionals who help people struggling with perfectionism, anxiety or trauma, so that more people can find the help they need when they need it.
What's Happening in the Brain When Trauma is Triggered
Ever wonder why something feels SO incredibly triggering after experiencing a trauma? Maybe it’s something completely unrelated to the trauma itself, but just reminds you of it. In this article, I’ll be talking about what types of memories are triggered when trauma happens and how EMDR therapy can help.
Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
The honest 100% truth is that healing is not always fun, sometimes it is uncomfortable and even downright painful. But what comes out of the healing can be truly irreplaceable and beautiful for the life we crave to live. This article discusses that balance of pain and beauty and how EMDR therapy can help in the healing process.
Healing Through Trauma (a Step and a Journey)
As an anxiety therapist providing EMDR therapy in Tampa, I have a passion for understanding trauma and anxiety. This article looks at what happens in the brain when we experience trauma and how EMDR therapy can be helpful on the path to healing.
How to Stop "Shoulding" All Over Yourself
Have you ever thought “I should be farther in life” or “I should have been able to push through that” or “I should ‘fill in the blank here’”? If you have, you’re not alone in the world of “shoulding”. Read on to understand why it’s not effective and how to start living better.
Anxiety Rooted in Trauma
Did you know that some anxiety is good? Healthy even? But how do we know when anxiety is hurting us or even more when it’s rooted in trauma and stress? Read on to understand when anxiety comes from trauma and how to start seeking healing for trauma and anxiety.
When the Go, Go, Go Becomes Utterly Exhausting
The constant go mentality of our culture and of the holidays can be exhausting and draining on our mental health! Find several tips here to release ourselves from that exhaustion.
EMDR Therapy Resources
As an anxiety therapist and EMDR therapy provider, I have seen firsthand how anxiety and trauma can drain and deplete us. We all need resources to help us feel less stuck and to help us move through our day with a little less drain. Here are 3 resources that can help.
Holiday Stress & Trauma
It’s no surprise that the holiday’s can trigger stress, but did you know it can also trigger past trauma’s too. You are not alone.
Misconceptions of Trauma
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, specializing in EMDR therapy and trauma, here are three common misconceptions surrounding trauma I hear often.
2 Signs of Anxiety that Don't Often Get Talked About
These are two signs may be warning you that you are struggling with anxiety under the radar that people often don’t discuss.