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Coping With the Empty Nest: Advice for Parents

The empty nest can feel like pride and heartbreak all at once. When your kids move out, your identity shifts β€” and it’s normal to feel lonely, restless, or unsure of what’s next. Therapy gives you space to process the change, reconnect with yourself, and create a fulfilling next chapter.

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Karla Storey Karla Storey

Therapy Intensives for Personal and Relational Healing

Therapy intensives aren’t just for crisis mode – they’re for anyone ready to stop looping the same patterns and finally see real change. Whether you need deep emotional healing or a relationship reboot, intensives give you focused time to actually move forward. No waiting months for results – just fast, powerful shifts.

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Karla Storey Karla Storey

Preparing for Back-to-School: Mental Health Tips for Families

Back-to-school stress is realβ€”especially when you're juggling lunchboxes, last-minute supply runs, and a house full of big emotions. If your nervous system is already in fight-or-flight and school hasn’t even started yet, you’re not alone. This transition season brings up a lotβ€”for kids and parents. In this blog, we’re talking about practical ways to support your family’s mental health, ease the overwhelm, and actually feel grounded (yes, even during drop-off chaos). Whether you're new to therapy or just need a reset, these tips are here to help you breathe easier through the back-to-school storm.

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Karla Storey Karla Storey

Who Therapy Intensives Are For: Spoiler, It Might Be You

Most people think therapy intensives are only for crisis modeβ€”but that’s just not true. You don’t need to be falling apart to benefit from deeper, focused support. If you’ve been in therapy before, know what’s wrong but still feel stuck, or are just too damn busy for weekly sessions, an EMDR intensive might be exactly what your nervous system is craving. This blog breaks down the myths, shares who actually thrives in this format, and helps you decide if it’s the right move for your healing journey.

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Karla Storey Karla Storey

Think You Need Couples Therapy? You Might Just Need an EMDR Intensive

Think you need couples therapy? Maybe it’s not the relationshipβ€”it’s your nervous system. EMDR intensives help high-achieving women heal the root, not just the reaction. If you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you're always the one holding it all togetherβ€”this might be the reset you didn’t know you needed.

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Karla Storey Karla Storey

Why Therapy Intensives Are Perfect for First-Timers

Thinking about starting therapy but feeling lowkey overwhelmed?
You’re not alone. That’s exactly why therapy intensives are the perfect entry point for first-time therapy girlies. No long-term commitment. No endless small talk. Just real support, fast. If weekly sessions feel like too much too soon, this might be your nervous system’s favorite way to begin. 🀎

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Karla Storey Karla Storey

Healing the Hidden Wounds: Understanding Trauma and Emotional Neglect

Emotional neglect and trauma can silently influence how you see yourself and connect with others. Emotional neglect happens when your feelings weren’t acknowledged or supported growing up. Trauma might stem from one big event or repeated experiences that left deep scars. Both can shape your sense of self and relationships in ways you may not even realize.

But here’s the hopeful part – understanding these experiences is the first step toward healing and creating a more connected, fulfilling life. Let’s explore how to move forward and reclaim your story! 🌟

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Karla Storey Karla Storey

EMDR Intensives: Fast-Track Your Healing and Breathe Again

Let’s be real: you’re busy. Whether you’re running a career, managing a household, or juggling multiple side hustles, you don’t have time for slow therapy. But what if you could heal faster, feel lighter, and experience a breakthrough in a fraction of the time? EMDR Intensives might be just the thing you need to fast-track your emotional healing and start living your best life.

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