By Sheila Porter, MA, NCC, LPC | Reviewed for Clinical Accuracy on May 3, 2026 Most couples sitting on my couch in Castle Rock think they’re here to learn how to talk more. They aren’t. They’re actually here to learn how to feel safe together again. I’ve spent...
EMDR + Faith Healing at a Glance EMDR is a clinically proven trauma therapy recognized by leading organizations like the World Health Organization and American Psychological Association It can be safely integrated into Christian counseling without conflicting with...
By Sheila Porter, MA, NCC, LPC — Trauma-Informed Therapist & EMDR Practitioner, Lifetouch Counseling, PLLC You’ve probably heard of EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Maybe a doctor mentioned it. Maybe you found it in a late-night search,...
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session If you’re feeling nervous about starting therapy, here’s the short version: Your first session is a calm, 50-minute conversation, not a deep dive into everything at once. You won’t be pushed to share more than you’re ready...
At a Glance Emotional safety is the ability to feel valued, respected, and safe to be vulnerable. After betrayal or divorce, this sense of safety is often deeply disrupted. Betrayal trauma affects the nervous system, identity, and trust, and research shows it can lead...
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