Lauren Stinson, LPC, NCC

06/08/2025

I know a clip (TC 39:58) of this video has made the rounds recently, but I listened to the whole interview this morning and had thoughts and feelings about it. As an EMDR therapist, this was one of the loveliest interviews I've ever listened to about a creative person's journey in EMDR therapy. I really appreciated how Miley Cyrus elaborated on her therapy and process with EMDR -- and that it wasn't just a quick and short fix because she has put in the work on her journey. I was particularly taken with her comment about her younger self and her adult self catching up to each other, too. It was truly inspirational to listen to Lulu Garcia-Navarro ask deep and important questions, and for Miley Cyrus to be so open about her process and her sobriety (TC 48:16). Really well done.

Miley Cyrus’s entire life has been shaped by fame. She was born at the height of her father’s country music career, was a child actor on “Hannah Montana,” an...

04/29/2025

Curious about EMDR? EMDRIA created a brief video that explains all eight phases we use in EMDR therapy to help people process trauma.

What does EMDR therapy look like? For clients seeking information about EMDR, this short video explains the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy. EMDR therapists can als...

01/27/2025

March 7 is my next date for an EMDR Consultation Group! This group is a basic EMDR group that will focus on sharpening your skills or answering any of those questions that pop up for everyone at some point when practicing this modality. Cost per group session is $85. For those who don't know me yet, I am an EMDRIA Certified and Approved Consultant who is a somatic and attachment lens enthusiast. Please check out my EMDRIA page for more information on how I practice and what I offer. Please reach out with any questions, too! https://www.emdria.org/directory/people/lauren-stinson/

01/13/2025

As a former CA resident, I wanted to pass along a helpful link from the NCTSN for parents and caregivers of children who have experienced wildfire damages. Thinking of everyone who was or is in the path of the fires.

After a wildfire, parents question whether they should bring their children back to the impacted area. This resource offers guidance to parents and caregivers on deciding whether or not a child should return to their home or neighborhood after it was damaged in a .

Download this resource here: https://bit.ly/3DQRu34

01/07/2025

You can hold two truths at once 🤍

01/07/2025

As we settle into the 2025, let’s commit to prioritizing our mental and behavioral health. Help is available if you or someone you know is looking for support: samhsa.gov/find-help

12/28/2024

12/20/2024

Boundaries are hard. Holidays are hard. Setting holiday boundaries can be especially hard! But they are also incredibly important for mental well-being during the holiday season.

10/05/2024

Did you know that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month? 💜🫂

Now more than ever, LOTS of triggering content has been hitting our TLs in relation to domestic violence. If you’ve been struggling with how to navigate some of this, our guest has some tips and advice.

Simone Saunders of The Cognitive Corner joins us this week on the podcast to discuss the impact of retraumatization on survivors of domestic violence. Plus, hear how you can best support the DV survivors in your life with empathy, understanding, and care. Join the conversation by visiting therapyforblackgirls.com/session379.

For an exclusive clip from this episode, check out our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/

09/20/2024

Good enough to share again