by Susan Smith | Apr 19, 2026 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Susan Smith, Trauma Recovery
When Therapy Feels Like It’s Making Things Worse Susan Smith There are moments in therapy that don’t feel like healing.Often, many of them. They can feel like: more anxiety, not less old memories getting louder emotions stirred up that don’t settle as quickly a sense...
by Erin Jacklin | Mar 13, 2026 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Erin Jacklin
Can AI be my Therapist ? Dr. Erin Jacklin When large language models like ChatGPT became widely available, I had the same reaction many psychologists did: This could be incredible for access! Mental health care is expensive, and there are not enough therapists to...
by Heidi Streicher | Jan 8, 2026 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Heidi Streicher, Trauma Recovery
Stories in Therapy: My Journey and How Narrative Shapes My Work Heidi Streicher The Beginning of my Story as a Therapist When reflecting on what exactly led me to pursue a doctorate degree in psychology, the full answer is interwoven with many life events and choices...
by Susan Smith | Apr 14, 2025 | Demystifying Therapy, Family Dynamics, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Susan Smith, Trauma Recovery
Mother Hunger is a term coined by Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Claire Bidwell Smith to describe the deep, insatiable longing for love that arises from a lack of nurturing maternal care. This unmet need can manifest as emotional distress, relational...
by Susan Smith | Mar 14, 2025 | Demystifying Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Susan Smith
Peace is this moment without judgment. That is all. This moment in the Heart-space where everything is welcome.— Dorothy Hunt In 2020, as a seasoned psychotherapist, I completed my Level 1 training with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Institute. Despite my...
by Katie Godfrey | Jan 16, 2025 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Katie Godfrey, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, Spiritual Exploration, Trauma Recovery
Understanding Integration in KAP One of the most vital components of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is the integration process. Integration typically occurs the day after a KAP session and involves talk therapy or EMDR aimed at helping clients make sense of...
