EMDR is not hypnosis, re-traumatizing, or woo-woo!
It’s a powerful therapy tool that can reduce trauma-related symptoms, help you process past experiences, and boost your resilience and self-confidence.
Trust me - I know firsthand how transformative EMDR therapy can be.
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
08/05/2025
Somatic therapy offers a powerful approach to trauma healing by addressing both the emotional and physical aspects of trauma.
By focusing on the mind-body connection and providing tools for self-regulation and release, somatic therapy can help you navigate your healing journey with greater ease and resilience.
If you're seeking a holistic approach to trauma healing, somatic therapy may be a valuable addition to your therapeutic process.
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
07/31/2025
Experiencing birth trauma can have lasting effects that extend into your journey as a mother.
Your experience is unique, but understanding how birth trauma might manifest in your motherhood journey can help you seek support and healing.
Remember: healing from birth trauma is a journey, and seeking support is a courageous step towards nurturing both yourself and your relationship with your child.
You are not alone, and help is available to guide you through this process.
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
07/29/2025
Glimmers are small, subtle moments of joy and peace in your day.
They can shift your mood and promote feelings of safety, connection, and well-being when you take the time to notice them.
Noticing the small moments of joy and tagging them with mindful attention also helps your nervous system feel more settled.
With consistent practice, this can build emotional resilience and help you experience more good, not just chase it.
You deserve to thrive and live a life full of peace and joy!
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
07/28/2025
Freedom Counseling and Yoga is looking for a trauma-informed therapist who’s also a yoga instructor or somatic specialist.
Flexible hours, beautiful office space, no insurance headaches, and mentorship included 💫
It's a truly transformative experience that goes beyond venting.
It’s about healing, growth, and embracing your true self.
Every session is a step toward a more empowered and fulfilled you.
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
07/17/2025
Many successful individuals grapple with imposter syndrome, and therapists are no exception.
This struggle often stems from our deep commitment to helping others, which can lead us to place immense pressure on ourselves.
Don’t believe the voice in your head!
You are more than good enough.
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
07/15/2025
Feeling defeated in your life or stuck in an unproductive cycle within your relationships?
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Picture yourself confidently stepping into a life filled with fulfillment and letting go of anything that holds you and your relationship back from the love and happiness you deserve.
Couples therapy can offer you the support you need to achieve the life you imagined.
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
07/10/2025
This is what I wish I knew as a baby therapist 👶
Now I’m an experienced trauma therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and uncertainty.
If you find yourself feeling defeated in your life, or feeling stuck in an unproductive cycle within your relationships, it doesn’t have to be this way.
You can find freedom within.
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
07/06/2025
Navigating the ups and downs of bipolar disorder can be tough, but you’re not alone.
Therapy can be a powerful tool to help you find balance, understanding, and peace amidst the chaos.
Embrace the support and guidance therapy offers and take charge of your journey to wellness.
You deserve to thrive and live a life full of clarity and joy.
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
07/03/2025
Gratitude isn’t just a mindset - it’s a nervous system tool!
Noticing the small moments of joy and tagging them with mindful attention helps your nervous system feel more settled.
With consistent practice, this kind of gratitude builds emotional resilience and helps you experience more good, not just chase it.
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
07/01/2025
As a yoga teacher and therapist, I’ve seen how the heat of summer can stir up emotions like anger, irritability, and anxiety.
Try these tips to stay cool and balanced during these warmer months.
Maintaining a consistent daily routine using these tips (including making time for relaxation and self-care) brings stability, which can also help mitigate the emotional swings that often accompany the heat.
Follow for more support, validation and honest conversations around motherhood and healing.
Reminder: my platform is for educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or medical advice
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Emily Cioffi LMHC - Freedom Counseling and Yoga posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Contact The Practice
Send a message to Emily Cioffi LMHC - Freedom Counseling and Yoga:
I became a therapist because I wanted to help women like me. Let me rewind real quick:
When I was in my teens and 20s I struggled with never feeling good enough. I felt anxious and uncertain most of the time. I had a general feeling of being unworthy of love and happiness. I used drugs and alcohol to escape these painful feelings and go numb. I found myself in toxic or dead-end relationships. I settled because I didn’t believe I was good enough or that I deserved better. Deep down, I knew something needed to change but I was repeating the same cycle for years.
When I became pregnant and had my daughter in my late 20s, it was a turning point for me. She became my priority and I wanted to be the best I could be. I became a “self-improvement junkie.”
I took self-help courses and seminars. I did cleanses, retreats, and yoga. If it was “transformational” I did it.
But none of this helped me deep down to my core. It was a temporary fix that faded. No matter what I did I just couldn’t get rid of that sense that I wasn’t good enough.
It wasn’t until I discovered a new therapy technique that my whole experience of myself shifted.
I couldn’t believe how effective it was. It was as if a weight was lifted from me. Best of all, I could finally talk about things that had hurt me in the past and not burst into tears. For example, the broken relationship with my biological father and other heartaches.
I can now say I am confidently living my best life because I discovered this powerful technique. I want to help other women who feel like they’re not good enough to ditch the self-help books. I know we can all feel confident and deserving of love.
