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The Value of LGBTQ+ Affirming Couples Therapy in Los Angeles, CA

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ couples. As well as the need for specialized therapy services tailored to their specific needs. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of LGBTQ+ couples therapy and highlight the resources available in Los Angeles to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

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Grief and Faith Transitions: Finding Healing and Hope Amidst Religious Trauma

The grief that arises from faith transitions or religious trauma can be profound and complex. As it involves not only mourning the loss of faith but also navigating the emotional impact of religious trauma. In this blog post, we'll delve into the delicate topic of grief in faith transitions. As well as exploring its unique challenges and offering guidance for finding healing and hope.

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Los Angeles Therapist: How EMDR Can Help Heal Religious Trauma

EMDR and talk therapy can work hand in hand to provide support. for healing religious trauma. By combining these two approaches, individuals can benefit from both the deep exploration of their experiences in talk therapy and the targeted trauma processing in EMDR, leading to a more comprehensive and holistic healing journey.

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Understanding Religious Trauma and Its Impact on Mental Health

A religious faith system can be a wonderful source of hope and community for many people. But for some, it can also be a source of deep emotional wounds, especially when involved in high-control religious systems. In this blog, we’ll share about what religious trauma is and how therapy can help!

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An LA Therapist's Tips for Navigating Big Life Changes and Your Relationship

Whether you're approaching a career change, moving into a new apartment, starting a family, or any other major life event, big life transitions can be challenging and also take a toll on relationships. In this blog, we’ll share how to navigate these transitions while staying connected to the people in your life!

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The Art of EMDR Therapy: EMDR As Personalized Approach for Trauma

At Highland Park Holistic Therapy in Los Angeles, we offer EMDR therapy. EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a highly effective form of therapy that has helped many people overcome traumatic experiences and other mental health challenges. One of the unique aspects of EMDR therapy is how it can be tailored to fit the needs of each individual client, making it a highly personalized and effective form of therapy.

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How Anxiety Might Be Impacting Your Relationships

Anxiety can impact an individual’s ability to connect with others in an authentic and meaningful way. In this blog post, we will explore how anxiety might show up and possibly get in the way of creating and sustaining meaningful relationships in your life.

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Benefits of Couples Therapy

We’ve worked with many couples in Los Angeles over the years. And something that our couples therapists often talk about is the benefits of couples therapy and the powerful impact of consistent couples therapy for enhancing connection and sorting through various common challenges that those in a partnership might face.

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What is EMDR Therapy and How Can It Help

At our holistic practice based in Northeast Los Angeles, California in the Highland Park neighborhood, we work with many clients who want support processing traumatic events—both recent and from their more distant past. And while talk therapy can be helpful and certainly one component of therapy for those with trauma histories, research shows that other modalities can be more effective in treating trauma. One such somatic modality is EMDR.

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Questions to Ask When Choosing A Trauma Therapist

At Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy, we know that finding the right therapist can take time. This is especially true for those interested in seeking support for trauma. It’s important to work with a therapist who is knowledgeable about trauma and is mindful of how to support clients in a way that is both effective and safe.

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5 Benefits of Group Therapy

When people think about starting therapy, they may think of sitting on a couch, one-on-one, with a therapist sitting across from them (or on a screen for a Telehealth video session from the comfort of a favorite recliner). And while many people first attend individual therapy, there’s another form of therapy that can be just as effective in reaching therapeutic goals.

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What Therapy Looks Like For Highly Sensitive People

Working with an HSP therapist in Los Angeles will mean exploring your unique way of processing and navigating your internal and external worlds. This blog will explore what HSP-affirming therapy means to us and what it could look like.

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What Does It Mean to Be a Highly Sensitive Person?

Highly Sensitive People experience the world in a unique way. In this latest blog post, we explore what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person, common traits among HSPs, and challenges these folks may experience on a daily basis.

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How Online Therapy Can Support You During The Holiday Season

The holidays can be a wonderful time of year filled with traditions and time spent with loved ones. It may also be a season of heightened stress, anxiety, and loneliness. In this blog, we explore how virtual therapy can be a supportive resource for the holiday season.

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Understanding the Difference Between Sadness and Depression

Sadness is an emotion we all experience, at least occasionally. So what’s the difference between being sad and being depressed? How can you tell the difference? We get into these questions and more in this blog post—read to learn more.

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