Insights on Growth and Healing
This space is where therapy meets reflection. Here, I share thoughts on the process of healing, setting boundaries, and living in alignment with your values.
Each post invites you to pause, reflect, and move a little closer to the life you’ve been building within yourself all along.
How I Knew It Was Time for Therapy (and how you might know too)
Deciding when to start therapy can feel confusing. In this piece, I share the story of my first experience seeking support and the signs that helped me realize I needed help — signs you may recognize in your own life.
EMDR Therapy: How It Helps You Heal the Trauma You Can’t Talk Your Way Out Of
EMDR therapy helps people process trauma, anxiety, and deeply rooted negative beliefs that talk therapy alone hasn’t shifted. Using bilateral stimulation, EMDR supports the brain in releasing the emotional charge connected to painful memories so you can finally feel grounded and in control again. If you’re looking for a research-backed, transformative way to heal, EMDR may be the next step.
Private Pay Therapy Explained: The Real Cost (and Value) of Quality Care
Many people assume insurance makes therapy more affordable — but few realize how it shapes the care you receive. In this piece, Charla lifts the veil on why therapy costs what it does, what private pay really means, and how investing in a therapist’s time, attention, and expertise can change the quality of your healing.