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Meet Our EMDR Experts – AlphaMind Counseling Cary NC

Preparing for EMDR Therapy: What You Need to Know!

Hey there! If you’re considering EMDR therapy, you’re taking an important step toward healing and personal growth! But before you dive in, it’s essential to understand what preparation looks like...

Professional EMDR Therapy in Cary, NC – AlphaMind Counseling

Reclaim Your Life: How EMDR Can Help with Trauma

Hey folks! If you or someone you know is struggling with the aftermath of trauma or PTSD, you might be wondering about the best ways to find relief. At AlphaMind...

EMDR Therapy - Healing Trauma and Anxiety

Discover the Healing Power of EMDR Therapy!

Hey folks! Have you ever heard of EMDR therapy? If not, you’re in for a treat! This innovative form of therapy is a game-changer for those dealing with trauma, anxiety,...

World Bipolar Day: A Time for Awareness and Healing

March 30th marks World Bipolar Day, an occasion dedicated to raising awareness about bipolar disorder, reducing stigma, and fostering understanding. This date was chosen in honor of Vincent Van Gogh’s...

Cynthia Nicholson, Clinical Mental Health Counselor at AlphaMind Counseling Centers

Who is Claudia?

I’m a counselor, teacher, traveler, and lifelong learner with a passion for wellness and connecting with others during my journey through life. A Glimpse Into My World My Background Born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, I have always...

EDMR for Grief

Healing Through EMDR: How It Can Help With Grief 

Understanding the Power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing  Grief is an inevitable and deeply personal journey that can affect every aspect of our lives. It can be overwhelming, paralyzing,...

How EMDR Helps Those with Anxiety: A Path to Healing

How EMDR Helps Those with Anxiety: A Path to Healing

Anxiety can feel overwhelming—like a constant, invisible weight that never lets up. It often manifests in physical and emotional ways, leaving individuals feeling restless, exhausted, and uncertain about coping. Whether...

Embracing Growth and Healing Through EMDR

How to Be a Better Human in 2025: Embracing Growth and Healing Through EMDR

As we enter 2025, it’s natural to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. This year, make it your mission to prioritize not just your health but...

Managing your stress this holiday season

The holiday season is often a time of joy, celebration, and connection with loved ones. But for many, it can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions....

Can EMDR help relieve holiday stress?

How EMDR Can Help You Manage Holiday Stress While self-care and mindfulness are great strategies for managing holiday stress, there may be deeper emotional blocks that need addressing—especially if past...

How Does Your Body Store and Release Trauma?

Trauma is a complex experience that affects individuals in a variety of ways. It can be defined as an emotional or physical response to an event that is perceived as...

Can EMDR Therapy be Used for Physical Pain and Trauma?

EMDR therapy, also known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a type of psychotherapy that was developed to help individuals who have experienced trauma. It is a well-established and...

How Many Sessions of EMDR Therapy are Typically Required?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a relatively new, yet highly effective form of psychotherapy that has been used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including...

Can EMDR Therapy be Used to Treat Phobias?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a relatively new and innovative treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. However,...

What is the Difference Between CBT and EMDR?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are two powerful forms of therapy that can help people who suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental...

Can You Do EMDR On Yourself?

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a relatively new form of therapy that has been gaining in popularity in recent years. It is a therapeutic approach that has...

Who is Not Suitable for EMDR?

EMDR therapy is a powerful, evidence-based treatment that can help people address a wide range of issues. If you’re thinking about EMDR therapy, you may be wondering if it’s right...

Does EMDR Therapy Always Work?

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, therapy is a relatively new technique used to help people work through their emotional issues. When it comes to EMDR therapy, you may...

Does EMDR Therapy Work for Addiction?

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a fairly new therapeutic approach that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of trauma. So does this therapy work...

Trauma Therapy for Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers are some of the most dedicated and selfless people on the planet. They put others first, often neglecting their own needs in order to help those who are...

Can EMDR Treat OCD?

EMDR therapy is a type of psychological treatment that was originally developed to treat patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, recent studies have shown that EMDR therapy can also...

How Long Do the Effects of EMDR Last?

EMDR therapy is a type of treatment that many individuals do not have a lot of knowledge about. It is a relatively new type of psychotherapy compared to other techniques,...

Is EMDR a Form of Hypnosis?

EMDR therapy and hypnosis are often confused because both involve helping people to access and process memories. However, there are important distinctions between the two approaches. EMDR therapy is a...

Why is EMDR Therapy Controversial?

EMDR therapy is a trauma therapy that is sometimes considered controversial. The reasons someone might think it is a controversial therapy option are the potential adverse side effects and the...

What is the Success Rate of EMDR?

If you have heard of EMDR therapy, you may be wondering whether or not it has a high success rate. After all, it is a relatively different form of treatment...

Do You Talk During EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy is a type of trauma therapy that can be very beneficial for those who have experienced trauma. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and it is...

Side Effects of EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy is a type of therapy that is used to help people who have experienced trauma. EMDR therapy can be used to help people with PTSD, as well as...

How Does Trauma Change the Brain?

When someone experiences a traumatic event, it can have a lasting impact on their mental and physical health. One of the most profound ways that trauma can affect a person...

Can EMDR Therapy Be Done Virtually?

EMDR therapy is a type of trauma therapy that can help people process and heal from traumatic experiences. EMDR therapy is typically done in person, but since the rise of...

Trauma Therapy For Police Officers

As a police officer, you are exposed to traumatic situations on a regular basis. This can take a toll on your mental and emotional health, and can become overwhelming. Trauma...

How Much Does EMDR Therapy Cost?

Have you been struggling recently to recover from situational or childhood trauma? Or, do you continually find yourself in an anxious or depressive state? EMDR therapy is a common treatment...

What is the Difference Between Brainspotting and EMDR?

At first glance, there may seem to be very few differences between brainspotting and EMDR therapies. However, they do have a few key differences that make them separate treatment options....

Why Sleep is the Crystal Ball in Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease

Why do we hear at AlphaMind always ask our patients “how are you sleeping?” Yes, that is very important which is the very first thing we always work on using...

Learning Camp

We have exciting news about our new chapter here at Alpha Mind Counseling Centers! When Covid 19 first started in North Carolina, I noticed a sharp decline in behavior and...

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