You’ve been googling therapists, searching for “trauma therapists near me” or “EMDR therapy Salt Lake City,” and you’re wondering when you should finally take the plunge.

While there is no hard-and-fast rule to know when you’re ready to start therapy to address past trauma, here are four signs that you might be ready.

Many people struggle to let themselves rest or let themselves use their paid vacation time. Erin Drum, LCSW — mental health therapist who provides EMDR therapy in Salt Lake City — describes some reasons that you might struggle with taking time off or even just letting yourself rest in a normal work-week.

Do your own emotions feel confusing to you? Do you feel unsure about why you’re feeling certain emotions or having certain responses to things? Erin Drum, LCSW, mental health and EMDR therapist in Salt Lake City discusses possible reasons why you might be feeling confused by your own emotions.

I’m here to tell that you that you can be not displaying any formal symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and still be impacted by trauma. Yet, some of the ways trauma may be manifesting in your body, emotions, or relationships may be difficult to identify as being “trauma-related.” While not comprehensive by any means, here are some signs that you may be experiencing the impact of trauma.

We’ve all been there — we’re facing a painful situation but it just seems like too much to actually give ourselves space and time to actually feel it. We pretend that avoiding this painful experience will make all of our uncomfortable feelings disappear. As good as this feels in the moment, refusing to acknowledge and accept our difficult emotions may actually be increasing our pain. Here’s why.

If you’re human like me (which I certainly hope you are), I’m sure that you’ve found yourself at some point or another caught in the crossfire of self-criticism and shame. Though we often show our close friends empathy and compassion when they make mistakes, we can be quick to beat ourselves up when we make a mistake or do something we don’t want to. In this blog post, we delve into some of the reasons behind why we often engage in self-criticism and self-scolding.

Even though our society has become more open to discussing mental health than in previous generations, there are still several widespread misconceptions about therapy that can hinder people from seeking the help they need. In this blog post, I’ll discuss and debunk some of the prevalent myths surrounding therapy.

The image is so clear: your goals are set and this is the year you finally become a new person. You wake up on January 1st ready to tackle the world. But then… February 1st rolls around and you’re beating yourself up for already “failing” your goals. Does this sound familiar? It’s estimated that at least 80% of resolution makers have “failed” by February. You’re not alone. But should you consider doing something different this year?

You did it! Your google search for “therapy near me” or “EMDR in Salt Lake City” finally paid off. You’ve been seeing a therapist for a handful of weeks so far and you’re wondering, “Why does therapy feel slow? Am I doing something wrong? Is my therapist bad?”

With the constant flow of information through news channels and social media, it's easy to become overwhelmed by distressing stories… here are some strategies to help you manage stress when global events feel overwhelming.

You’re probably reading this because you’re unsure of what to expect in your first therapy session. And, if we’re being honest, you may even be nervous, which is completely normal. While I can’t speak for every therapist out there, here’s what you can expect when you meet for your first session with me.

You’re reading this because you’re likely wondering how to learn more about EMDR and how to find a therapist who uses EMDR in Salt Lake City. Thankfully, you’ve come to the right place.

As a therapist who utilizes EMDR in clinical practice, I have seen clients shift from being in a state of near-constant anxiety and hypervigilance to feeling a sense of calm and self-assuredness after progressing through the EMDR phases in our therapy sessions.