by Sheila Porter | May 3, 2026 | Christian Counseling
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 | Mar 20, 2026 | EMDR Therapy
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,...
by Sheila Porter | Mar 18, 2026 | Women's Counseling
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...
by Sheila Porter | Feb 2, 2026 | Women's Counseling
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...
by Sheila Porter | Jan 4, 2026 | Counseling, Trauma Treatment, Women's Counseling
At a Glance Trauma often shows up differently in women, through people-pleasing, anxiety, numbness, overwhelm, or a sense of carrying too much alone. This article explains why women respond this way, how patterns like freeze and fawn develop, and why trauma-informed...
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