Desert Bloom Therapy

04/09/2026

04/07/2026

I love working with athletes who feel like they’re capable of more but can’t quite access it when it matters most.

It’s not always about working harder, sometimes it’s about what your nervous system is doing under pressure.

EMDR can help shift that so your performance actually matches your ability.

This is one of my favorite populations to work with.

One of the most common things I hear from athletes:

“I can do it in practice… I just can’t seem to do it in competition.”

It’s frustrating. And often, it gets labeled as nerves, pressure, or inconsistency.

But there’s something deeper going on.

It’s called state-dependent learning—and it may be one of the most overlooked factors in performance.

We know from psychology and neuroscience that we access skills best when we’re in the same internal state in which we learned them.

The challenge is that most athletes:
• Train in a more controlled, regulated state
• Compete in a high-pressure, high-intensity state

And that mismatch can make it harder to access even well-learned skills.

This is where working with the nervous system becomes so important—and where approaches like EMDR can help athletes shift how they respond under pressure, not just how they think about it.

I’ll be sharing a blog next week that breaks this down in a practical, athlete-friendly way, including how this shows up in real performance and what can actually help.

If you’re an athlete, coach, or parent and this sounds familiar, I think it will really resonate.

Stay tuned—I’m excited to share more.

02/25/2026

This is why we must dig deeper with behaviors.

01/07/2026

I am exploring ways to improve access to local recovery and family support services in Crockett County.
This anonymous 3–5 minute survey will help guide future projects.
Thank you for your time and voice!

01/06/2026

Getting married? Start strong. 💍
I offer Twogether in Texas–approved premarital counseling right here in Crockett County.
✔️ 8-hour course and materials
✔️ Meets Texas requirements
✔️ Research-based and practical

Email robin@mydesertbloom.com or text 806.319.5410 to learn more, or scan the QR code to get started.

12/23/2025

“It’s a surprise.”

That’s basically how EMDR works.

The thing you really don’t want to think about?
The memory you avoid, minimize, or say “it wasn’t that bad”?

Yeah… your brain absolutely wants to go there.

Not to punish you.
Not to overwhelm you.
But because it’s unfinished business—and your nervous system is ready to process it safely.

EMDR doesn’t force memories.
It follows your brain’s lead and helps it do what it was always meant to do: heal.

Sometimes the surprise is realizing it wasn’t as scary as avoiding it for years.

Desert Bloom Therapy

12/16/2025

Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean your boundaries expire. 🎄

You don’t owe access because someone shares your DNA.
You don’t owe explanations for choices that protect your peace.
You don’t owe emotional labor, forced forgiveness, or a seat at your table to people who have consistently hurt you.

For a lot of people, the holidays aren’t cozy — they’re activating.
Old family roles resurface.
Unresolved trauma gets poked.
Comments about your body, your relationship status, your parenting, or your faith get disguised as “jokes” or “concern.”

Setting a boundary doesn’t make you cold, dramatic, or difficult.
It makes you regulated.

You’re allowed to:
• leave early
• say no without a speech
• skip gatherings that don’t feel safe
• protect your kids from dysfunction
• choose peace over tradition

If this season is bringing up anxiety, guilt, or dread — that’s information, not failure. Therapy can help you understand why it feels so heavy and how to stop repeating the same patterns every year.

12/10/2025

Maybe it’s time to talk to a therapist?

11/16/2025

Feeling the pre holiday stress? Call your therapist.

Don’t forget to ask for help when you need it 🍁💛🍂

11/13/2025

There’s a difference…trauma isn’t who you are, trauma is what happened to you.

11/12/2025

The holidays can be hard! Call your therapist, we’re here to help 💜

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