Journal
Short essays and clinical reflections from the clinicians at The Core Practice. We write the kind of things we wish more people had told us — and our clients — earlier.
By The Core Practice
Most people picture depression a certain way: unable to get out of bed, missing work, visibly falling apart. That image is real — but it's only one version. There's another version that's far more common and far harder to name.
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Anxiety is usually described as a mental experience — racing thoughts, constant worry, catastrophizing. And it is those things. But anxiety is also a body experience, and for many people, the physical symptoms show up first, loudest, or entirely on their own.
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If you grew up in a religious environment that felt controlling, shame-based, or harmful — and you're still carrying that with you years later — you're not alone, and you're not overreacting.
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You managed to get through school. You held jobs, made friends, built a life. And yet something has always felt harder than it should — like everyone else got an instruction manual you never received.
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If you've been dealing with trauma, anxiety, or distressing memories that just won't go away, you may have come across the term EMDR. It's been called one of the most researched and effective treatments for trauma — but what does it actually involve, and could it help you?
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Most of us have had the thought at some point: "Should I be talking to someone? " Maybe it flickers through your mind during a hard week, or maybe it's been sitting quietly in the background for months. Either way, you're not alone — and wondering whether therapy is right for you is itself a meaningful step.
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As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, it's common for some people to notice a dip in mood, low energy, or less motivation. This seasonal shift is sometimes referred to as the "winter blues" or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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Therapy can be a powerful, life-changing experience. But like any journey, it has a beginning, a middle, and — eventually — an end. Whether you've been in therapy for a few months or several years, it's natural to wonder: How do I know when I'm done?
Read more →By Cori Bakazan, LPC
Life isn't always a straight path. Whether you're working through tough emotions, craving new direction, or simply ready for change, it helps to have the right kind of support. Two popular ways to get that help — therapy and coaching — can sound similar but serve different purposes.
Read more →By Ryan Whitlow, Operations Manager at The Core Practice
In therapy, timing matters. When someone reaches out for help, it's often not after weeks of consideration — it's after a moment of collapse. A breakup, a panic attack, a sleepless night that turns into many.
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