Orlando Trauma Therapist Explains Rape Culture Part 2

Written by: Trissa Dodson, LMHC

In the last blog post Understanding Rape Culture Part One, we learned that Rape Culture negatively affects survivors of sexual violence by turning blame onto the victims and invalidating their pain. We also learned that Rape Culture protects those who inflict harm on others and minimizes the gravity of violence. Rape Culture ultimately damages our individual relationships with one another, as well as our relationship with our communities on a larger scale. How do we end Rape Culture? You can start by reflecting on your own experiences and the experiences of others with compassion and respect. 

EMDR Therapy Orlando for a Recent Trauma

Have you recently experienced a traumatic event? Maybe you were in a car accident, witnessed a crime, or experienced a natural disaster. Whatever the event, it's normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious and scared in the aftermath of trauma. But with the help of a mental health professional trained in EMDR Therapy, you can recover from the traumatic event and move forward in your life. One approach that may be helpful is the recent traumatic episode protocol (RTEP).

Orlando Therapist Shares all About Art Therapy

Are you looking for therapy, but worry that you won’t know what to talk about? Do you struggle to put your thoughts and feelings into words? Are you looking for a change, but don’t know where or how to start therapy?

Have you tried other forms of therapy but just feel stuck? Do you feel like you’ve hit a wall with traditional talk therapy? Looking to dive deeper into your processing?

Orlando Therapist Explains How EMDR Therapy Works

Have you been considering EMDR Therapy but want to understand what is before picking up the phone and getting started? Does it sound a bit “woo woo” and you need to know more you open to giving it a try?

Orlando Therapist Explains What to Expect in EMDR Therapy

Are you curious about EMDR Therapy? You’d like to try it, but you want to understand exactly what’s happening in an EMDR Therapy session. You’ve heard people rave about the results, but you need a little more information before you’ll be ready to schedule a session.

Orlando Therapist Answers the Question What is EMDR Therapy?

Have you heard a lot about EMDR Therapy? Maybe a friend recently shared that they are going to EMDR Therapy, and they love it! Or you've read about a celebrity doing EMDR Therapy and getting profound results (check out our links below with interviews with Prince Harry and Sandra Bullock). In either case, you’re wondering what in the world is EMDR Therapy? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. The EMDR Therapists at Mindful Living Counseling Orlando decided to take a moment and answer this question for you. So in this blog post, each therapist will give their own personalized explanation of EMDR Therapy.

In the past few weeks, I’ve had some of my old clients reach out to me who know that we’re moving to downtown Orlando and they’ve requested videos and pictures. I thought I’d take this opportunity to do a video blog and showcase our new space. I’m very excited to show you around our new office located on 605 E. Robinson Street, Suite 710, Orlando, FL 32801, and share with you the names we have given these wonderful office spaces.

We’re excited to share that Mindful Living Counseling Orlando is officially all moved into our new location at 605 E. Robinsons Street, Suite 710, Orlando, FL 32801. We are announcing the new therapy services that are now available to the downtown Orlando community.

In our last post, we detailed the delightful little treasures around our new work home, like Lake Eola and other local restaurants. Make sure to check that post with local spots to check out when you visit our counseling office in downtown Orlando.

Orlando Therapist: 5 Things Your Therapist Want you to Know

You know you need therapy, but you’re not quite ready to pick up the phone and call. The thought of unpacking and unloading all that is under the surface feels daunting and overwhelming. You wonder if therapy can even help you.

Not only are you apprehensive about the therapy process, but you’re also concerned that your therapist won’t “get you” or understand you. We get it.

As an eating disorder therapist in Orlando, many of my clients struggle with body image. I help my clients move from feeling bad and worrying about their bodies to being kind and accepting their bodies. So what does Body Image mean exactly? Body image refers to the relationship you have with your body; how you see it, think about it, feel about it, and how you experience living in it. It plays a big role in your self-esteem.

As I’ve been going through the EMDR consultant-in-training process, I have come across some commonly asked questions from clients and from other EMDR therapists. I have created a list of answers to some commonly asked questions regarding EMDR Therapy.

…you might be struggling with an eating disorder. And you’re not alone. Did you know that 9% of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.* That’s 28.8 million Americans who will struggle with their body image, their relationship with food, and their relationship with exercise.

If you’re reading this, it’s probably safe to conclude that there is a part of you that recognizes you may need some mental health support. It can feel scary to recognize that something is holding you back from yourself. But, did you know that 1,300 other people are also searching for therapy in Orlando right now? You're not alone.

Orlando Therapist Offering her Perspective on Weekly Sessions…

“Can we meet every other week rather than every week?” the prospective client says to me during the initial phone consultation. “I find that weekly sessions work best for the type of work we will do.” I hear myself say back.

As a trauma and anxiety therapist in Orlando, my hope is to help you feel settled in your skin again, sleep better at night, and feel more clarity and peace in your life. Our work together is focused and intentional with your specific goals driving our therapy sessions.