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03/26/2025

Five years ago this month, everything shut down.
And at the same time, everything in me was already shutting down.

I was working for a school-based nonprofit, juggling 4 schools, 3 classrooms, and 30 clients a week. Over 40 hours, under-supported, and deep in burnout. I was surviving off “as needed” ADHD meds and pure chaos.

Fast forward 5 years:
✅ Full-fee private practice
✅ EMDR Certified Therapist, Consultant, and Trainer
✅ 20-hour workweek
✅ Daily ADHD meds
✅ A work-life balance that lets me be home with our toddler

You don’t have to stay stuck in what’s breaking you.
You can rebuild.
You can heal.
You can thrive.

02/24/2025

Feeling Stuck in EMDR? Let’s Talk About Under-Accessing. 🧠✨

Ever had a client who struggles to connect with a traumatic memory during EMDR? They might be under-accessing—when emotions, body sensations, or key details feel “blocked” in processing. 🚧

🔹 Why does this happen?
✔️ Dissociation or numbing as a defense mechanism
✔️ Over-intellectualizing instead of feeling
✔️ Cognitive avoidance of distressing memories
✔️ Medication or nervous system shutdown

💡 What helps? Try somatic interventions, titration, or cognitive interweaves to deepen emotional access and unlock healing.

🔥 EMDR Therapists—have you seen this in your sessions? Drop your insights below! ⬇️

02/21/2025

🧠 Struggling to explain EMDR to clients? Save this!

Ever had a client ask, “What is EMDR and how does it work?” 🤔 Here’s a simple, client-friendly way to break it down!

🔹 EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain unstick painful memories so they don’t feel overwhelming anymore.
🔹 It’s different from talk therapy—we’re not just talking about trauma, we’re helping the brain reprocess it so it stops feeling like it’s happening in the present.
🔹 Using bilateral stimulation (BLS) (eye movements, tapping, or sounds), we help the brain finish what it naturally wanted to do: heal.

Clients often say EMDR feels like fast-forwarding through a memory or like they finally let go of something heavy. 💭✨

💾 Save this post to use in session & make explaining EMDR easier!

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02/19/2025

💭 Ever been told you were ‘too sensitive’ as a kid? Now, as an adult, do you feel like your emotions are a burden? You’re not alone. 🖤

When your feelings were dismissed in childhood, you learned to silence yourself—to shrink, to overthink, to apologize for your emotions. But here’s the truth: your emotions were never the problem. The lack of emotional safety was.

The good news? Healing is possible. Bottom-up therapy, like EMDR and somatic work, helps you release stored trauma, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with your inner child in a way that feels safe.

🔥 Swipe through to learn more. And if this resonates, drop a 💜 in the comments—because your feelings deserve space.

02/12/2025

It wasn’t “normal.” It was survival.

You grew up adapting, making do, never realizing that what you called normal was anything but. But now? Now you get to rewrite the story.

Dust off those old dreams and reignite that spark of passion—because the life you want is still possible. You have the power to break the cycle and build something real, something yours.

✨ Today is the start of something new. Are you ready? Drop a 🔥 if you feel this.

02/10/2025

✨ 3 Things You Need to Say PEACE OUT ✌️ to if You Want to Thrive with ADHD & Rejection Sensitivity ✨

1️⃣ 🚫 Overanalyzing Every Interaction
Not every “K.” text means someone is mad. Not every delayed response means you upset them. Your brain may be screaming rejection, but most of the time? It’s just life.

2️⃣ 🚫 Trying to “Earn” Rest
You don’t have to finish the list, respond to every message, or prove your worth before you rest. Your brain runs on dopamine, not guilt. Recharge first—focus will follow.

3️⃣ 🚫 Holding Yourself to an Impossible Standard
Perfectionism is just fear in disguise. You don’t need to be the best therapist, the most productive, or the perfect friend to be enough. You’re already enough.

✨ Let’s release the guilt, the overthinking, and the constant fear of “not doing enough.” Save this as a reminder & drop a ‘WAITLIST’ if you’re ready to let go.

02/05/2025

🚨 Read This if You’re a High-Achieving Professional Who Feels Like They’re Drowning 🚨

You’re exhausted, constantly behind, and wondering if you’ll ever feel on top of things. (Spoiler: That to-do list? It’ll never be done. Rest anyway.)

💡 Here are 3 rules to live by if you’re navigating ADHD, burnout, and rejection sensitivity while trying to keep it together:

1️⃣ Your To-Do List Will Never Be Done—Rest Anyway.
Stop waiting until you’re “caught up” to take a break. It’s a moving target. Rest now.

2️⃣ Not Everyone’s Opinion Deserves Space in Your Head.
Overanalyzing won’t make you better at your job. Protect your energy. Not everyone’s judgment matters.

3️⃣ Good Enough is Actually Good Enough.
Perfectionism is just fear in disguise. You don’t need to do more to be enough.

⚡️ Save this as a reminder. Drop a 🔥 in the comments if one of these hit home. ⬇️

12/25/2024

To the ADHD parent: You can be both exhausted and amazed. 💛

Parenting with ADHD isn’t always easy, but it’s filled with moments of wonder and resilience. Celebrate the duality—you’re doing better than you think.

What’s one thing that amazed you about yourself today? Share below! 👇

12/23/2024

🎭 ADHD masking: The hidden struggle no one sees.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re acting ‘neurotypical’ just to fit in, you’re not alone. Masking can look like:
💡 Over-preparing to avoid mistakes.
💡 Suppressing your energy to seem ‘calm.’
💡 Mimicking others just to blend in.

But here’s the truth: Masking is exhausting. It can lead to burnout, anxiety, and feeling disconnected from your true self.

✨ Imagine what it would feel like to stop hiding and embrace the real YOU.

💬 Let’s talk about it: Do you find yourself masking? How has it impacted you?

💾 Save this as a reminder: You don’t have to mask to be enough.

12/16/2024

✨ Self-Care for ADHD ✨

It doesn’t have to be fancy or Instagram-perfect—it’s all about giving your brain what it needs to function a little smoother.

✅ Set reminders so you don’t have to rely on memory.
✅ Keep snacks handy to prevent blood sugar crashes.
✅ Give yourself permission to rest before burnout hits.

💡 Pro tip: Small, simple changes = BIG impact when it comes to ADHD self-care.

Ready for more ADHD-friendly self-care tips? Comment “HELP” and I’ll send you a free self-care guide to help you build routines that actually work for YOUR brain. 🧠💙

12/12/2024

🎄 All I want for Christmas is… the pharmacy to have my ADHD meds.

The ADHD med shortage is hitting hard, and it’s not just about inconvenience—it’s about functioning. If you’re feeling the strain, know you’re not alone. Advocating for ourselves (and each other) is more important than ever. 💊💔

11/26/2024

If you’re wanting to work toward EMDR Certification and want support that’s practical, straightforward, and encouraging—you’re in the right place!

Here’s What You’ll Get:

*EMDR Certification Checklist
*Consultation Agreement Templates
*Client Hours Log
*Presentation Forms
*Step-by-step Certification Instructions

And all the little things that make this process feel less overwhelming

Not into groups? That’s cool! I’ve got 2 spots open for individual consultation if that’s more your style.

Let’s make it easy:

*Ready to sign up? Use this link: https://calendly.com/kaylawirth/emdr-group-consultation
*Want to chat first? I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit—just send me a message or drop a comment, and we’ll set it up.

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60 W. Broad Street Suite 98
Bethlehem, PA
18018

Website

https://www.gritandgracepsychotherapy.com/

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