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Tried Therapy Before and It Didn’t Work? Here’s Why
If you've tried therapy before and it didn't help you make any lasting changes, or any changes at all, it can be a lonely place feeling like you're stuck with your pain forever. The truth is, there are many reasons therapy might not have worked in that season of your life: the timing, the type of therapy, or even the therapist themselves. As a trauma therapist in Las Vegas offering EMDR therapy , Ketamine Assisted Therapy , and Psychedelic Integration , I often work with cli

Rachel Hansen
Oct 6, 20256 min read


Self-Administered EMDR vs. Working with a Therapist: What You Need to Know
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has become one of the most trusted and effective trauma therapies available today....

Rachel Hansen
Sep 22, 20254 min read


Why is trauma therapy so exhausting? (And Why That’s Actually a Good Sign)
My puppy Miley (12 years ago!) learning to listen to me and gain impulse control. Many people come to therapy not knowing what to expect. Relief can happen pretty quickly, and it’s also common to feel exhausted, emotionally drained, and even a little confused about why healing feels so demanding. Trauma-focused therapy can feel challenging, and often that's actually a sign that deep healing is happening. For many people, this exhaustion shows up when a nervous system that has

Rachel Hansen
Jul 7, 20255 min read


IFS vs EMDR: What’s the Difference and How They Work Together in Trauma Therapy
What’s the difference between Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) when it...

Rachel Hansen
May 6, 20258 min read


Accelerated Trauma Healing: EMDR and Psychedelic Integration Therapy in Las Vegas
Healing from deep-seated trauma, religious abuse, and addictions can feel like an uphill battle, but innovative therapies are making the...

Rachel Hansen
Feb 18, 20252 min read


How to Do EMDR at Home on Yourself: A Guide to Self-EMDR and Online Resources
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapy used to process and heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories. While traditional EMDR is conducted with a trained therapist, many people wonder if they can do EMDR at home or practice parts of EMDR on their own. Many people who look for self-EMDR are trying to heal without being retraumatized by authority or pressure. The answer is both yes and no. Self-EMDR can be beneficial in certain ways,

Rachel Hansen
Feb 12, 20255 min read
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