Melissa Foster, Ohio’s Trauma Therapist

11/24/2025

Ever feel like you logically know you’re safe, but your body didn’t get the memo? Somatic therapy helps bridge that gap, working with jaw clenching, tight chests, zoning out, and other body responses that talking alone hasn’t touched. In this new blog, I share what somatic therapy is, how trauma gets stored in the body, and why pairing somatic work with EMDR can help you feel more grounded, present, and safe in your own skin. If you’re “stuck in your head” but your body still reacts, this one’s for you—click through to read the full post. https://fosteringfortitudeohio.com/blog/what-is-somatic-therapy-and-why-your-body-might-be-holding-the-key-to-healing

11/24/2025

You don’t have to carry it all into the new year.
I’m now scheduling EMDR Intensives for January, and if you’ve been feeling the pull to do focused, deep work instead of “one more year of powering through”… I’d love to talk.
Free 10-minute consult call → www.fosteringfortitudeohio.com
Let’s make space for actual relief.

Expert EMDR Therapy in Dublin, Ohio, for stress, trauma, and anxiety. Virtual sessions available statewide. Specializing in PTSD, burnout, and LGBTQ+ clients. Book a consultation today!

11/20/2025

Ever feel trapped by anxious thoughts, panic, or mental loops you can’t shut off? You’re not alone—and your brain is wired to heal. Discover how EMDR Therapy helps break the cycle of anxiety and panic, processing stuck memories and letting your nervous system finally relax. You don’t have to talk through every detail or relive trauma out loud—EMDR works differently, helping you move forward with more ease and confidence. Dive into the blog to learn why EMDR isn’t just for trauma and how it offers real relief for anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts. Read more and find hope! https://fosteringfortitudeohio.com/blog/emdr-therapy-for-anxiety-panic-and-intrusive-thoughts

11/12/2025

Just wrapped up our last EMDR Basic Training of the year here in Cortland, Ohio… and what a way to end the calendar year. 🌻
It’s been such a privilege to work alongside this group of clinicians, helping shape and sharpen therapeutic skills that will ripple out into so many lives. Watching providers grow in confidence and curiosity is one of my favorite parts of this work. Seriously, it keeps me sane🤪🤪

The next year (and beyond) is already shaping up to be full of exciting opportunities. One being our training team was awarded a grant to train providers in Ohio, specifically those working in Knox and Athens counties!

If you or someone you know practices in one of those areas and has been wanting to complete their EMDR Basic Training, reach out — the grant will cover the cost.

It’s always such a nice shift of pace moving from 1:1 therapy work into more teaching and educating… getting to pour into the next generation of EMDR providers feels like meaningful, sustainable growth all around.

11/12/2025

It’s been a minute since I’ve been on here 🌱
Life got full (as it tends to do), and I let myself step back for a bit. But walking into my office this week, I noticed new buds on my plants… tiny reminders that growth doesn’t stop just because we’ve gone quiet.
Growth happens here, in this space, every day. In the work. In the stillness. In the messy, in-between seasons where it feels like nothing is moving… but it is.
So here’s your gentle reminder
Be kind. To yourself. To others. To the parts of you still growing roots before they bloom again. 💚

Anyone else have a green thumb?

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10/13/2025

Hello friends. I’ve apparently been hacked, please don’t open anything coming from my email.

Not how I wanted to start my Monday morning.

10/06/2025

Therapy in my office is safe place for all my dark humor baddies.

P.S Oh did I mention that I offer emdr consultation to those seeking certification?

P.S.S. New trainings getting put on the calendar once and I can make our calendars sync

08/24/2025

Good morning from EMDR training day 3. Had a wonderful run this morning :)

What’s something that stood out to you during your foundational training? Drop in the comments below ⬇️

07/23/2025

If you grew up having to earn love through perfection, anxious attachment can feel like second nature.
But it’s not your fault and it can be unlearned.

Which slide hit hardest for you?
Let’s talk 👇

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