Brooke Martin

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) was designed to assist individuals in healing from symptoms and emotional distress as a result of past painful or traumatic experiences. Much like a physical wound is repaired by the body once a foreign object has been removed, psychological trauma can be improved by removing the blockage in our mental processes that is inhibit us from moving forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion), and how we act (behavior) are all interconnected. How we think greatly determines our feelings and behavior. In such, negative and unrealistic thought patterns cause us distress and suffering. The way we perceive or interpret situations or events become distorted which then results in behaviors that we may not have intended if we would have been able to view the situation from a healthier perspective

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) teaches new and healthier skills to better manage intense emotions and enhance interpersonal relationships. DBT focuses on teaching skills in the areas of emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Common anxiety signs and symptoms include: Feeling nervous, restless or tense Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom Having an increased heart rate Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation) Sweating Trembling Feeling weak or tired Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry Having trouble sleeping Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems Having difficulty controlling worry Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety

Personality is the way of thinking, feeling and behaving that makes a person different from other people. An individual’s personality is influenced by experiences, environment (surroundings, life situations) and inherited characteristics. A person’s personality typically stays the same over time. A personality disorder is a way of thinking, feeling and behaving that deviates from the expectations of the culture, causes distress or problems functioning, and lasts over time.

The symptoms of depression can include: A depressed mood Reduced interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed A loss of sexual desire Changes in appetite Unintentional weight loss or gain Sleeping too much or too little Agitation, restlessness, and pacing up and down Slowed movement and speech Fatigue or loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or an attempt at suicide