AP Counseling and Yoga

01/05/2026

Why this can be helpful is:

1. The Body Keeps the Score
The phrase “the body keeps the score”, popularized by psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, means that trauma is not simply a mental or emotional event, but a profound physical experience that leaves a lasting imprint on the body’s physiological systems..

While the conscious mind may know and understand that they are no longer in danger it does not “feel” that way.

2. You Can’t Talk Your Way Out of a Nervous System Response
In these moments when the body is keeping the score you can not talk yourself out of it. Your survival instinct have decided that the rational logical parts of your brain are not needed right now. I alway say “there are only so many resources to go around” and your nervous system wants you to survive so it reallocates resources.

That process works really well in an immediate danger situation but the body doesn’t always realize that your fear of failure, fear of gaining weight, or fear of small spaces is not actually dangerous. In fact, it only “feels” dangerous but the automatic process has already started.

So when a trigger happens, your nervous system responds faster than your conscious thoughts.

3. Creates Resilience, Not Just Relief
Integrated somatic work is about building resilience. It empowers you to have the tools to be able to stay in your present moment and be regulated even when difficult emotions or sensations arise, which ultimately deepens the therapeutic process and relationship.

12/29/2025

Early Bird Registration ends on 12/31 for An Embodied Clinician Training mastering somatic and trauma informed practices

 6-week virtual CEU intensive for therapists seeking to integrate trauma-informed somatic practices into their work. Earn 7 CEU hours through live, interactive sessions.

11/17/2025

Holiday Special Class 💫 Sound + Reiki with Angela and Jena Dec 14th .

Take a 75-minute pause to center yourself before the hustle of the holidays begins. This special, intimate class is your opportunity to reconnect with your breath, release what isn't serving you, and find deep relaxation.

What to Expect:
Guided Breathwork & Sound Healing: Angela Prior E-RYT will guide you through powerful breathwork, complemented by a soothing sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls and other forms of sound healing.

Individual Reiki Clearing: Jena Glover, a certified Reiki practitioner, will provide individual reiki clearings to promote balance and deep energetic release.

Key Details:
Intimate Setting: This in-person class is limited to just 5 participants in our small, boutique East Dallas studio space, ensuring ample time for your individual reiki session.

Stay & Connect: After the session, you're invited to enjoy tea and optional oracle card pulls for a moment of community connection.

Don't miss this chance to reset your mind and body. Reserve your spot today—space is extremely limited!

08/18/2025

1st Friday Sound Baths start 9/5 cst

Immerse yourself in tranquility with our First Friday Sound Bath, a deeply restorative experience guided by Angela Prior. This unique session blends the power of breathwork with the soothing vibrations of a sound meditation, featuring exquisite singing bowls.

Whether you prefer the comfort of your own home or the intimacy of a small group, we've got you covered. This sound bath is available via live stream, allowing you to participate from anywhere.

For those who crave an in-person connection, Angela will guide a cozy small group session at the studio, limited to a maximum of four participants to ensure a personalized and peaceful atmosphere.

***As a special perk, this First Friday Sound Bath is included with all Annual Studio memberships and the recording will be added to the online studio for members **

06/09/2025

This 75-minute session offers a journey into inner child work, supported by an immersive and sound bath experience.

It provides ample time for deep relaxation, gentle exploration, and integration.

This will be in person at our practice location and also live streamed.

All studio members attend for free

(PS join our studio for over 40 pre recorded practices and quarterly live events like this for an annual fee of $99)

06/04/2025

Hi, I'm Amy Goins, LPC, EMDR Trained

I'm a community partner and talking about the messy bits of grief and loss is kind of my thing. Which might sound surprising because grief and loss are usually things people don't always want to talk about. Which only makes the grief harder right? Because now you feel alone in it. That's where therapy and having that type of dedicated support can come in.

Let's chat to see if working with me may be helpful for you

05/21/2025

Grief is the most universal experience we as humans can experience because we will all experience loss at some point and with all loss comes grief.

In our newest blog post Navigating Grief shares about how grief support in therapy can help.

who is a therapist in our collective specializes in grief work and utilizing EMDR

shares that grief will always come up in the therapy room even if it isn't the primary reason you reached out and our bodies hold and remember that loss and sees somatic interventions and brainspotting as a crucial part of the healing process.

understands that sometimes words aren't enough to express the unseen pain of grief and sees expressive arts as an additional tools to move through and express loss

Olivia Smith lmsw integrates EMDR into her grief and loss sessions and with her master in divinity she can facilitate conversationa centered on spirituality

04/24/2025

Our on demand studio offers 8 different meditation and yoga collections available for individual purchase ✨️ and we have 50 classes and meditations available for on demand viewing via our membership options. Our classes and programs are designed to offer support for embodiment, attunement, and nervous system regulation.

Practice wherever you are, whenever you need it. Monthly membership for $21.99, or save with our $99.99 annual option. Explore select collections starting at $5.99. Ready to feel the difference? Start your FREE 7-day trial today! ✨

04/22/2025

Guess what!!! We have a new therapist ✨️ welcome Olivia Smith Mdiv, MSW, LMSW. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team. Olivia is emdr trained specializing in trauma and ADHD.

***If you're neurospicy and looking for a therapist we got you. She's also offering discounted rates for college students***

"If your brain's a bit of a whirlwind, and you're tired of just talking about feelings, we might be a great fit. ADHD and neurospicy brains often thrive with movement and embodied experiences, and I’m passionate about bringing that into therapy. Forget sitting still for an hour! We'll explore how your body holds stress, process emotions through gentle movement, and tap into your sensory experience. We’ll work together to build strategies that honor your unique neurodiversity, and create a therapy space that feels like it fits you."

04/01/2025

Did you know we have a youtube channel? We share short trauma and eating disorder informed practices

Find your inner peace with gentle, trauma-informed yoga practices. Our channel offers a collection of therapeutic yoga videos designed to support your mental and emotional well-being. You may be seeking stress relief or a deeper connection to your body, our carefully curated videos provide a safe an...

03/25/2025

Our therapist Rebecca Reilly LPC is in network with Aetna and has opening. Book a discovery call today

We'd be a good fit if...
You're ready to confront the roots of your eating disorder, disordered eating
You have profound questions of life that come with existential depression
You're not looking for quick fixes or surface-level solutions
You're facing the daunting task of building an authentic adult life after college
You're willing to explore the uncomfortable, to confront the patterns that hold you back

Here at AP Counseling and Yoga, we help others on their journey of life through a non diet, holistic, and embodied approach to living and healing. We build on your current strengths and help you envision the life you desire. Our goal is to take you from the never ending loop of anxiety and overwhelm...

03/20/2025

Life is a journey, and is rarely linear.

Our team is here to meet you where you are, highlighting your growth, working with your innate strengths and abilities (they are there... we promise!), and normalizing mental health and caring for our mind and body.

*In network with aetna
*care credit available
*project heal providers
*lyra health providers
*out of network providers