Creekside Counseling + Wellness

02/26/2026

We will be wrapping up the current book on March 12th, reading from page 151 to the end. Once the next book has been picked, I will announce it to current participants and on social media so stay tuned!

02/25/2026

🌱 Healing starts within. When we work to reshape the memories that shape us, we begin to see the world, and the people in it, through a new lens. EMDR isn’t just about healing the past; it’s about unlocking your potential in the present and future too.

Contact us today if you are ready to find hope, healing, and a way forward.

EMDR Therapy: More Than Talk Therapy, Healing Beyond Words

02/24/2026

02/23/2026

🌿 Supplemental EMDR: A Collaborative Path to Address Stuck Points in Therapy 🌿

Already working with a therapist but feel like something’s still stuck? Supplemental EMDR might be the missing piece.

This focused approach allows you to work with an EMDR therapist for short-term, targeted sessions that complement the therapy you’re already doing. It’s not about replacing your current therapist — it’s about going deeper on specific issues that might not fully resolve through talk therapy alone — collaborating with your primary therapy for seamless support along the way.

If you are experiencing any of the issues below, you may be a candidate for supplemental EMDR.

🔹 Stuck points that keep resurfacing
🔹 A recent event that’s shaken you
🔹 Persistent anxiety or panic
🔹 Medical or birth-related trauma
🔹 Old memories that still carry an emotional charge

EMDR can help the brain reprocess these experiences, so they stop feeling so raw, overwhelming, or defining.

Reach out today to learn more about supplemental EMDR and schedule a free consult call.

02/21/2026

It's Self-Care Saturday. Let's start the day off with a 5-Day Self-Care Challenge!

At Creekside Counseling & Wellness, we believe a self-care practice starts with small, intentional steps. This challenge is designed to help you reconnect with yourself, regulate your nervous system, and explore what self-care really means for you, beyond the quick fixes. February is such a good time to try it out! 💕

Below are the daily prompts to guide your practice—simple, doable, and aligned with whole-person wellness.

We’d love to hear from you:
✔️ Are you joining us this week?
✔️ Which prompt are you most looking forward to—or which one feels like a stretch?
✔️ Comment if you're in—and share your reflections as the week unfolds.

Let’s build something nourishing together. One breath, one moment, and one day at a time.

02/19/2026

02/17/2026

What is Bilateral Stimulation in EMDR?
If you've heard about EMDR therapy, you might be wondering: what exactly is bilateral stimulation (BLS) and how does it help in the healing process?

🔹 What is Bilateral Stimulation?
Bilateral stimulation is a key technique used in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. It involves rhythmic, side-to-side movements, like eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones.

🔹 Why is BLS Effective?
The process of bilateral stimulation helps the brain to reprocess traumatic or distressing memories by activating both hemispheres of the brain. This allows the brain to integrate these memories in a healthier, less emotionally charged way, making it easier to move forward.

🔹 How Does It Help in EMDR?
EMDR is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which suggests that trauma can become "stuck" in the brain, preventing natural healing. Bilateral stimulation helps "unlock" these unprocessed memories and move them to a more adaptive, less distressing form, allowing clients to heal and reduce emotional triggers associated with past trauma.

🔹 The Bottom Line
Bilateral stimulation isn’t just about eye movements, it’s a powerful tool to help your brain heal naturally.

At Creekside Counseling & Wellness, we use EMDR therapy to support clients in overcoming trauma, anxiety, phobias, and other emotional challenges.

Have any questions about bilateral stimulation or EMDR? Drop them below! ⬇️

02/13/2026

💟 It's Galentine’s Day

If you’re struggling with the pain of betrayal, this time of year can feel especially heavy. Betrayal trauma shakes the foundation of trust, leaving deep emotional wounds, but healing is possible.

This Galentine’s Day, let’s celebrate self-compassion, resilience, and the support of those who lift us up. EMDR therapy can help you process the pain, rebuild your sense of self, and move toward a future where love and relationship can feels safe again.

You are worthy of healing and you are worthy of love even if that feels impossible right now. Check out the self-compassion tips to get through this season.

02/13/2026

It's Therapist Thursday: EMDR Edition! Why do we break bilateral stimulation into sets?