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 Trauma Therapy Trauma is a complex issue that affects individuals in varying ways. Seeking therapy to address trauma can be a crucial step towards healing, but the journey is often not easy or linear. In fact, it is common for individuals to experience a period of feeling worse before they start to feel better during trauma therapy. In this blog post, we will delve into the reasons behind this phenomenon and explore how it