by Juna Brookes | Jan 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
We all know what it’s like to feel some nervousness before giving a speech, talking on the phone or meeting that special someone. It’s just part of being human, but for many, that nervous feeling doesn’t go away. It turns into something bigger –... 
by Juna Brookes | Jan 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s 2022 and we are in our third year of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Rates of mental health issues like anxiety and depression are increasing directly with rates of COVID-19 infection around the globe. Many individuals are experiencing anxiety for the first... 
by Juna Brookes | Jan 12, 2022 | Anger
The term “anger” or “angry” can be used to describe a wide range of feelings ranging from annoyance, irritation to fury. Anger is an emotional response that can result after someone feels they have been threatened, insulted, wronged, or... 
by Juna Brookes | Jan 8, 2022 | Anger
Anger is like grasping onto a hot coal – you’re the only one who gets burned. Most of us have felt angry at least once in our lives. We get stabbed in the back by a friend, someone hits our car on the way to work, or we get passed over for a promotion. Anger is... 
by Juna Brookes | Dec 31, 2021 | EMDR
In and outside my practice, I’ve met countless people who struggle with anxiety. EMDR can help with this. It’s not that surprising when you consider that over 284 million people worldwide suffer from an anxiety disorder. In fact, it is the most prevalent of all mental...