Eddie Theokas, M.Ed, LPC
EMDR Therapist & Group Coach For Busy Women (Online and In-Person).
Specializing in Intensives for Trauma, Anxiety & Stress  
Nationally Certified Counselor & Approved Clinical Supervisor   
                                                                            

Healing is a journey, not a destination. When life feels overwhelming, and your mind and body seem out of sync, it’s often your nervous system that’s calling for attention. You might wonder, how does this invisible network inside me influence my ability to heal? How can I regain control when stress and trauma feel like they’re running the show? Today, I want to walk with you through the gentle, powerful role that nervous system regulation plays in trauma healing therapy. Toge

Exploring the Benefits of EMDR Therapy By Edwige Theokas, LPC, M.A., ACS Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, can't it? When stress piles up and past hurts linger, it’s easy to feel stuck. But what if there was a gentle, effective way to help your mind heal and find peace? That’s where EMDR therapy techniques come in. They offer a path to relief, growth, and transformation. Today, I want to share with you how these techniques can support you on your journey to feeling whole

Online EMDR Therapy: Does It Work as Well as In-Person? How Effective Is Online EMDR Therapy? By Edwige Theokas, LPC, M.A., ACS So... Can You Really Heal Trauma Through a Screen? If you’ve been curious about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), but the idea of doing it online makes you skeptical, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve considered trauma-focused therapy like EMDR and are having a hard time finding someone local who provides these services. Perhaps you’

You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Trauma: Understanding EMDR Therapy Why EMDR Focuses on the Body and How to Release Stored Trauma Introduction: What We Think Trauma Looks Like We’ve all seen the movies and shows. One moment, you’re enjoying dinner with friends. The next, you’re hit with a flashback, thrust back to a scary moment from your childhood. When people think of trauma, they often picture bad memories or intrusive thoughts. But trauma doesn’t just reside in the mind; i

Core memories are made with simple gestures Does She Wish She Never Had Us? What Bluey Can Teach Us About Core Memories, Stress, and Motherhood If you’ve ever watched Bluey with your kids, you know it’s not just a cartoon. It’s basically free family therapy in seven-minute bursts. As a mom who tries to enjoy programming with her children, I find Bluey incredibly relatable. It reflects many daily struggles of parenting while keeping kids blissfully unaware of adult topics. A

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