EMDR Isn’t Magic, It’s a Process (and That’s the Point)
EMDR is often described as either mysterious or miraculous, but it’s neither. This post offers a grounded look at what EMDR therapy actually is, what it can feel like, and how it helps the nervous system process past experiences without rushing or oversimplifying.
January Is Not a Personality Test
January isn’t a reset button, consider it a re-entry. If you’re feeling flat, unmotivated, or weirdly behind, nothing is wrong with you. Your nervous system is adjusting after a season of disruption, and it deserves support, not pressure. This post breaks down why January feels harder than expected and how to move through it without fixing, forcing, or shaming yourself.
Growing Up Mexican American: The Bicultural Experience So Many Have An Opinion About… so here’s one more.
Bicultural life comes with pride, confusion, humor, and a whole lot of contradictions. This is a Latina’s honest take on growing up between two cultures and how the pressure to be “more Mexican” and “more American” (IYKYK) shaped her mental health and healing.
Healing Isn’t Linear: It’s Loops, Detours, and Sometimes Naps
Healing isn’t linear, and that’s completely normal. Learn why emotional growth happens in cycles, how setbacks are part of recovery, and why healing often looks quieter and slower than people expect.
Picture of how I see healing in my head.
The Messy, Human Reason I Became a Therapist
A raw look at grief, depression, coping, and the journey that led me to become a therapist. For adults seeking support, validation, and real-life healing.