By Maria Diaz, LMHC-D, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Dissociation Imagine feeling like you're drifting away from reality, as if you're watching your life unfold from a distance. Your surroundings seem unreal, and your emotions appear muted or distant. This is how dissociation can feel for some individuals. It's like stepping outside of yourself, detached from your own emotions and experiences. What is Dissociation? Dissociation is a complex psychological symptom that can impa

By Maria Diaz, LMHC-D, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Different Thinking, Brighter Path Do you find yourself constantly stuck in a cycle of extreme thinking where everything is either perfect or a total disaster? This black-and-white mentality, also known as 'all or nothing' thinking, can be particularly harmful when it comes to managing depression. The good news is that therapy can be a powerful tool in helping you break free from this destructive pattern and learn to see the