Thinking About Thinking: How to Stop Metacognition

by EMDR Healing Staff | Nov 8, 2025 | Anxiety, EMDR, Letting Go, Meditation, Mindfulness, Therapist

Thinking about thinking: second-layer thoughts Second-layer thoughts are thoughts about emotions and thoughts. For example, you have a presentation coming up. Just thinking about getting up to speak in front of a group has your palms damp and your breathing shallow....

What is EMDR and How Does it Work?

by EMDR Healing Staff | Aug 4, 2025 | EMDR, Stress, Therapist, Trauma

EMDR therapy is a mental health treatment that uses eye movements to reprocess the trauma at the root of harmful mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction, and mood swings. What does EMDR stand for? EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and...

BetterHelp Review 2025 – Is It As Good As Everyone Says?

by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Feb 26, 2024 | Therapist

We are reader funded which means EMDR Healing will receive a commission if you make a purchase using the links on this page.  What Is BetterHelp?  BetterHelp is an online mental health platform, meaning all mental health services through BetterHelp take place online....

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by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Aug 16, 2022 | Therapist

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EMDR for Sexual Assault

by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Aug 5, 2022 | Therapist, Trauma

Overview of Sexual Assault And Sexual Violence Sexual violence is when someone forces, coerces, or manipulates another person into sexual acts against their will.  This can happen at any age and affects people of all races, genders, religions, incomes, and abilities. ...

EMDR Therapy Seattle

by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Jul 18, 2022 | Therapist

Seattle, WA, came in 3rd place in a recent study that rated mental health resources in 50 major cities. However, it’s each person’s responsibility to get the help they need. If you want to try EMDR to help you with your mental health condiiton, contact one of the...