by PrivatePractice Elevation | May 20, 2026 | Couples Counseling
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...
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...
by Sheila Porter | Jan 4, 2026 | Counseling, Women's Counseling
What Emotional Overload Looks Like in Women Emotional overload in women often shows up as irritability, persistent fatigue, mental fog, and the feeling of carrying too many responsibilities at once. It’s the mind and body’s way of signaling that your load has become...
by Sheila Porter | Nov 25, 2025 | Christian Counseling
[lwptoc] At A Glance: Faith-based counseling offers a powerful, holistic path to healing anxiety and stress by integrating professional therapy with spiritual practices. Whether you’re navigating daily overwhelm or deep emotional wounds, this Christ-centered...
by Sheila Porter | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
TL;DR: EMDR therapy is a proven, structured method for healing trauma through guided reprocessing of painful memories. It offers lasting relief from anxiety, PTSD, emotional shutdown, and more—especially when combined with Christian values. At LifeTouch Counseling in...
by Sheila Porter | Aug 21, 2025 | Christian Counseling
At a Glance Common Questions Answered What is Christian counseling in Castle Rock? Christian counseling is therapy guided by both psychological training and a biblical worldview. In Castle Rock, it often involves personalized care that integrates Scripture, prayer,...
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