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Anxiety Amanda L. Marks, LPC, LMHC, CPCS, EMDR Certified Therapist, Approved EMDR CIT Anxiety Amanda L. Marks, LPC, LMHC, CPCS, EMDR Certified Therapist, Approved EMDR CIT

Why Trauma Often Looks Like Anxiety

Trauma and anxiety are closely connected. Learn how unresolved trauma can keep your nervous system on high alert and contribute to chronic anxiety symptoms.





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Is Self-Help Making Your Anxiety Worse? The Hidden Trap of Constant Self-Improvement

Self-help is valuable, but more information doesn't always lead to more healing. Anxiety can turn learning into another form of reassurance-seeking. Healing happens through experience, not just education. Perfectionism and information overload can keep anxiety going. Sometimes the most therapeutic thing you can do is stop searching and start living.




Self-help is valuable, but more information doesn't always lead to more healing. Anxiety can turn learning into another form of reassurance-seeking. Healing happens through experience, not just education. Perfectionism and information overload can keep anxiety going. Sometimes the most therapeutic thing you can do is stop searching and start living.

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Understanding Trauma: Unraveling the Impact and Healing Process

Trauma is a term that’s often thrown around, especially today but its depth and complexity are often misunderstood. As a therapist who specializes in trauma, I can tell you that it’s far more than a mere "bad experience." Trauma can have lasting effects on the mind, body, and emotions, influencing our relationships and behaviors in ways we may not even fully understand. In this post, we’ll explore what trauma is, the different types of trauma, and most importantly, how individuals can heal.

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What’s a “Trigger” Really? (And Why the TikTok Version Doesn’t Quite Get It)

Let’s talk about one of the most popular buzzwords in the world of mental health: trigger. It seems like every time we scroll through social media, watch a Bravo show, or even overhear conversations, we hear someone saying, “Ugh, I’m so triggered right now!” But as a therapist, I can’t help but notice that this term has continued to morph into something far removed from its true meaning. I first wrote about triggers back in 2018. So let’s take another dive in with a bit of humor and a lot of heart—what exactly is a “trigger,” and why is the cultural version of it not quite on the mark?

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