by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 4, 2022 | Abuse, Brainspotting, Self worth, Self-Esteem, Therapy & Psychology, Trauma
Mark came from a prominent yet abusive family. He often felt agitated and angry at the world and everyone in it. He needed help but was concerned about privacy and exposure. He had heard that therapy and coaching were private and confidential, yet he was still...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 17, 2021 | Therapy & Psychology
Aria had just hit crash. She had worked five twelve-hour days in a row. She felt like she could barely lift her arms and legs. She lay there in complete brain fog, unable to do anything. Aria had become a bit of a workaholic to avoid the emotional pain she felt...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 11, 2021 | Therapy & Psychology
“Hi, it’s nice to meet you. I have never done this before. I am not sure what to say or how to start.” “That’s all right. What can I help you with?” “Where should I start?” “Start with what brought you here today.” “Oh, it’s nothing; I don’t like...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 25, 2020 | EMDR, PTSD, Therapy & Psychology, Trauma
Angela would get anxious hours before she had her EMDR therapy. She would often walk into her therapists’ rooms with sweaty hands. The anticipation of the EMDR treatment made her adrenaline go up. She felt safe with her therapist, but the unpredictability of the...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 11, 2020 | Anxiety, Grief, Stress, Therapy & Psychology
Lori woke up in a cold sweat, her heart racing. What had she been dreaming about? She had been waking up at 3 a.m. every night for the last week. Had she gotten everything ready, was everything organized, was she missing anything? These questions seemed like noise...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 28, 2020 | Divorce, Relationships, Therapy & Psychology
Sherrie had just settled into her new flat without her husband. The divorce was a civil one, and the financial settlement left both parties secure. Despite having what she needed financially, she couldn’t shake the feeling of abandonment. It left her with an...
