Align Therapy and EMDR PLLC

11/18/2025

Complex PTSD (cPTSD) and neurodivergence share overlapping traits such as emotional regulation differences, sensory differences, communication differences, relationship and executive function differences. Both can increase vulnerability to trauma, and trauma can exacerbate neurodivergent traits. cPTSD is a form of neurodivergence due to its impact on brain function and nervous system regulation. Both are associated with increased stress responses, social differences, and a feeling of being different from others.

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11/07/2025

The power of MEDITATION. Study upon study show that meditation:

*Reduces stress & anxiety*
*Reduces depression*
*Improves emotion regulation*
*Improves cognitive functioning*
*Increases compassion & self control*
*Increases frustration tolerance*
*Strengthens sobriety*

Source: National Institutes of Health

Note for ND folks: You do not have to sit still or close your eyes during meditation! It is okay if your mind wanders. When you notice this just bring your attention back to your breath/sound/scene. Even a nanosecond of no thought has benefits.

Meditation has been life changing for us and we hope it is for you too!

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11/03/2025

What does EMDR help with in addition to trauma?

Substance use/compulsive behaviors
Trust of self/others
Grief
Anxiety/Panic
Depression
Anger
Self Esteem
Intrusive Thoughts
Dissociation

And so much more!
Aligntherapyandemdr.com

10/24/2025

What is Neurodivergence?

Neurodiversity includes all the natural variations in human brains and bodies. Neurodivergence includes the ways in which ND brains and bodies differ from neurotypical brains and bodies. This can happen in two ways (innate or acquired neurodivergence).

INNATE: Being born with a genetic variation including but not limited to Autism, Childhood OCD, ADHD, Down syndrome, giftedness/intellecutal disability, learning differences, etc

ACQUIRED: Experiencing emotional or physical trauma (includes traumatic brain injuries, dementia, etc

When it comes to EMDR, we do not use this tool to change neurodivergence. We do use EMDR to help mitigate experiences that are distressing to ND people. EMDR can be so helpful for rejection sensitivity dysphoria, misophonia, relational trauma, internalized ableism, beliefs around executive functioning/ sensory/communication differences, and so so many more.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to aligntherapyandemdr.com

10/02/2025

We love this! Thank you

09/29/2025

“What would you try if you knew you could not fail?” -Eleanor Roosevelt

09/29/2025

We have therapy openings! EMDR/IFS. Steve does hypnosis. Complex trauma, Dissociation, Substance Use, Neurodivergent Exploration and Support, Depression/Anxiety. LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and ND affirming. Steve Jones LCSW-S LCDC takes Aetna, United, or private pay/OON. Julie Jones LPC-S LCDC takes OON insurance or private pay. Virtual only. We look forward to journeying with you!

Aligntherapyandemdr.com

09/22/2025

You are not alone.

How to protect your mental health during Trump's second term, according to LGBTQ+ experts

We’re living in dark times. Every time you turn on the TV or open social media, you’re bombarded with terrible news that is often life-altering if you’re q***r. ⬇️

09/09/2025

Despite anecdotal reports of a high rate of PTSD among autistic people, research has long overlooked the link between autism and PTSD, until now.

08/26/2025

08/26/2025

“In healing, we walk in circles returning to old ground to see new seeing”. Repost from Wild Woman Sisterhood

08/12/2025

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