Quick Overview Grief can feel like a heavy fog that clouds everything in daily life. It affects concentration, motivation, relationships, and even physical health. For students and young adults, balancing academics, work, and social expectations while dealing with loss can feel overwhelming. This blog explains how online grief counseling therapy works, why it is an…
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By Vanessa Palomera, MA, LMFT There’s a lot of hype around EMDR therapy these days, and for good reason. When it’s done right, it can create fast, deep healing that changes lives. But what most people aren’t talking about is what happens when EMDR is done wrong. And sadly, I know this firsthand. Before I…
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Autism, ADHD, or Complex PTSD: Have you ever wondered… If you’ve asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. So many of the clients I work with (especially highly sensitive, perfectionistic women) come into therapy saying something like: “I think I might be autistic. Or maybe it’s ADHD? But also, I’ve been through a lot… so…
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Not Making Much Progress in Therapy? This Could Be Why… Let’s get real for a moment, Amiga. If you’ve been in therapy and it hasn’t quite clicked, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong. You’re not “too broken.” You’re not “too resistant.” And you are definitely not “too much.” The truth is, the kind of…
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By Vanessa Palomera, LMFT Posted April 21, 2025 As a trauma therapist, neurodivergent woman, and advocate for holistic healing, I’ve seen something many people don’t realize: talking about trauma is usually not enough to truly heal it. While traditional talk therapy can help some, it often isn’t sufficient to heal trauma, especially for people with…
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Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious mental health condition that affects some women after childbirth. It can develop within the first few days or weeks after delivery and is considered a medical emergency. This condition can cause severe mood swings, delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking, which can be dangerous for both the mother and…
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Pregnancy and the postpartum period are often celebrated as one of the happiest times in a woman’s life, but for some, these phases can be marked by unexpected emotional challenges. Depression during pregnancy and postpartum, also known as perinatal depression, affects more women than many realize. It can impact not only a mother’s mental and…
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Unmasking Autism If you’ve ever felt like you had to put on a performance just to make it through the day; forcing smiles, suppressing your natural instincts, and adjusting your behavior to fit in, you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent women, especially those with autism, engage in something called masking. It’s an exhausting, often unconscious survival…
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Childhood trauma can leave wounds that extend into adulthood. Whether caused by abuse, neglect, bullying, or the loss of a loved one, these experiences often shape mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Furthermore, many people struggle to move forward, sometimes without realizing how much their past influences their present. However, online therapy offers an effective…
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Do you feel extreme anxiety in social situations? Do you avoid gatherings, meetings, or even small talk because it feels overwhelming? If so, you may be struggling with social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder. The good news is that treating social phobia is possible, and there are effective therapies that can help you…
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