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Exploring the Bilateral Stimulation Methods We Use in EMDR Therapy at Acadia Psychotherapy
EMDR therapy isn’t just about eye movements. Explore the various bilateral stimulation methods—audio tones, tapping, and more—that support trauma processing and emotional healing in McKinney, Texas.
How Boost Your Mood Naturally
Discover holistic ways to naturally boost your mood by supporting serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins. Learn practical strategies to improve emotional balance, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.
What is Bilateral Stimulation in EMDR Therapy?
Explore how bilateral stimulation in EMDR therapy helps your brain and nervous system safely process traumatic memories, reduce emotional distress, and build resilience. This evidence-based approach can support healing from trauma, anxiety, grief, and other emotional challenges. Acadia Psychotherapy & Associates is now accepting new EMDR clients in McKinney, Collin County, and North Texas, providing personalized, trauma-informed care in a safe and supportive environment. Take the first step toward emotional freedom and schedule a consultation today.
How Narcissists Pull You Back Into the Cycle of Abuse with Hoovering
The hoovering phase is a powerful and manipulative tactic used by narcissists to draw their victims back into the toxic cycle of abuse. After a period of emotional distance, they may use guilt, promises of change, or emotional pleas to regain control. In our latest blog, we explore how hoovering works, its impact on victims, and practical insights on how to break free. At Acadia Psychotherapy in McKinney, TX, we're here to support you through your healing journey and help you stay grounded during this emotionally confusing phase.
Understanding Anxious Attachment
Do you worry about being abandoned or feel overwhelmed in relationships? This guide explains anxious attachment, its roots in childhood, and practical strategies for managing relational anxiety. Therapy in McKinney, TX can help you build secure, fulfilling connections.
Inside Avoidant Attachment
When love or closeness starts to feel unsafe, it’s often rooted in avoidant attachment — a pattern formed through early emotional neglect or trauma. This post explores why connection feels hard, how childhood experiences shape emotional distance, and how therapy in McKinney, Texas can help you feel secure, connected, and understood again.
Learn a Powerful EMDR Tool for Calming Overwhelming Thoughts
The Container Exercise is a powerful EMDR Phase 2 tool that helps clients safely set aside overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Learn how it works and access our guided audio.
Why Sleep Hygiene Matters for Mental Health
Better sleep supports emotional healing. This blog shares simple, therapist-recommended sleep hygiene tips to support anxiety and trauma recovery.
What Is the EMDR Light Stream Exercise—and How Can It Help You Feel Calmer?
Support emotional resilience with the Light Stream Exercise, an EMDR Phase 2 guided audio for trauma, anxiety, and nervous system regulation.
EMDR Phase 2: Strengthen Your Inner Resources with Calm Experience Audio
Discover how the Calm Experience guided audio—adapted from EMDR Phase 2 techniques—helps clients build safety, calm, and emotional resilience before processing difficult memories.