Authentic Gains

Authentic Gains Certified EMDR therapist, consultant and trainer providing Individual therapy, EMDR Intensives, and Shame Resilience Workshops.

Specializing in adult and teen anxiety, Complex Trauma, Attachment trauma, PTSD, OCD, and depression.

The cost of people-pleasing isn't just in lost time or missed opportunities—it's buried deep in your emotions.You hustle...
11/20/2025

The cost of people-pleasing isn't just in lost time or missed opportunities—it's buried deep in your emotions.

You hustle, you say yes when you want to say no, and you chase approval, hoping it will fill the void inside. But underneath the surface, there's a constant battle with anxiety, self-doubt, and exhaustion.

What if you could break free? What if worthiness didn't depend on how much you do or how others see you?

At Authentic Gains, we help you release those heavy feelings trapped in your body through EMDR therapy, so you can finally rest without guilt and start living authentically.

You deserve to be enough—just as you are.

11/20/2025

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Help a girl out and comment below which one I should take!

Saying no is more than just a boundary—it's a radical act of self-respect for high achievers.You've been wired to believ...
11/19/2025

Saying no is more than just a boundary—it's a radical act of self-respect for high achievers.

You've been wired to believe that every yes builds your worth. That hustle proves your value. But beneath that relentless drive is a quieter truth: your body and soul crave permission to pause.

When you say no, you're not rejecting opportunity—you're honoring your limits, your needs, your authentic self. This isn't about laziness or failure. It's about reclaiming your power from the inner critic that says you're never enough.

Think of saying no as your way of telling that voice: "I see you. But I choose peace over perfection."

It's not easy. It takes courage to sit with discomfort and silence the "should" voice. But with tools like EMDR, you can release the old wounds that keep you stuck in hustle mode, and finally breathe into rest without guilt.

What's one thing you've been saying yes to, that your soul actually wants to say no to?

11/19/2025

Holding space for Trauma in person or virtually requires my full attention. There are so many little micro expressions that I’m looking for to ensure clients feel in their body rather than talk through their traumatic experiences.

Often high achievers are good at under-accessing their emotions and trying to stay in their left hemisphere to explain rather than feel the pain of the event.

As an attachment focused EMDR therapist I can recognize an emotional under-accessor pretty quickly and help them by really keeping them in their body during processing.

EMDR is a felt process in the body combined with the cognitive insights and changes that occur through reprocessing emotionally disturbing events.

It takes an experienced clinician to be able to notice the subtle shifts and help motivated clients find safety in feeling the sensations trapped in their body.

Ever notice how your inner critic sounds a lot like an old tape stuck on repeat?That voice isn't just negativity — it's ...
11/18/2025

Ever notice how your inner critic sounds a lot like an old tape stuck on repeat?

That voice isn't just negativity — it's a protector trying to keep you safe from failure or rejection. The trick is learning to recognize when it's speaking and gently soften its grip.

Try this:
- Pause when the critic shows up.
- Name what it's afraid of.
- Respond with kindness like you would to a scared friend.

This isn't about silencing the critic but inviting it into a more compassionate conversation. When you soften that voice, you create space to show up as your authentic self, not the perfectionist hustling to prove worth.

What's one kind thing you can say to your inner critic today?

11/17/2025

The hardest part of healing? Letting go of control.

For high achievers, control feels like safety—a way to prove worth and keep anxiety at bay. But this tight grip often fuels the very unrest we're trying to avoid.

What if real strength is found in surrender? When you stop trying to manage every outcome and allow yourself to be vulnerable, you create space for true healing.

It's not about giving up. It's about choosing joy, rest, and connection over the endless hustle.

Have you noticed how trying to control everything leaves you exhausted and disconnected? What would happen if you leaned into healing instead?

You're worthy beyond your achievements. Let's start the path from hustle to healing—together.

11/17/2025

Monday Gratitudes! Plus, thank you to for a wonderful massage!

11/17/2025

Monday Gratitudes!

The hardest wounds to heal aren't visible—they're the attachment wounds we carry deep inside.For high achievers, the pre...
11/16/2025

The hardest wounds to heal aren't visible—they're the attachment wounds we carry deep inside.

For high achievers, the pressure to appear strong and in control often masks a hidden fear: what if I'm not enough?

These fears stem from early relational experiences where vulnerability was unsafe, leaving emotional scars that shape how we connect today.

At Authentic Gains, we believe healing starts with accepting your authentic self, even when it feels uncomfortable or scary. EMDR therapy offers a powerful path to reprocess these attachment wounds, helping you move from a place of fight or flight to safety and connection.

Imagine no longer being driven by that relentless inner critic or the need to prove your worth through achievement. Instead, you can build relationships grounded in genuine connection and self-acceptance.

Healing attachment wounds isn't about fixing a broken self—it's about reclaiming your story and learning to show up fully as you are.

What vulnerability are you holding back today? What would it feel like to let it go and truly be seen?

Authenticity is the gateway to emotional freedom. When you start there, real healing follows.

11/16/2025

Because healing doesn’t have to take years — it just takes the right path.

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Emotional triggers often feel like sudden storms that catch us off guard—heart racing, mind spiraling, and old wounds re...
11/15/2025

Emotional triggers often feel like sudden storms that catch us off guard—heart racing, mind spiraling, and old wounds reopening.

But did you know that these reactions aren't just random? They're actually your brain's way of responding to memories stored deep within, often linked to attachment wounds formed early in life.

When something today resembles a past hurt, your brain activates these old memories, flooding you with intense emotions that can feel overwhelming and confusing.

At Authentic Gains, we use Attachment-Focused EMDR to help reprocess these triggers. This therapy gently guides your brain to integrate those distressing memories differently—so you can respond from a place of safety, not fight or flight.

Imagine catching that trigger before it controls you, understanding what it truly means, and rewiring your emotional responses.

It's not about erasing your story but owning it fully—acknowledging your pain, and creating space for authentic connection and healing.

Are you ready to change your emotional reactions and step into a more empowered version of yourself?

11/14/2025

Are you tired of saying "yes" when you really want to say "no"?

People-pleasing can feel like a never-ending treadmill—where your worth depends on others' approval, and your own needs get lost in the shuffle. But what if the approval you truly need is your own?

Breaking this cycle starts with a tough but rewarding step: self-validation.

I've worked with many high-achieving, anxious clients who equated success with self-worth. Underneath their polished exterior was a fear of failure and a critical inner voice that pushed them to please others at the expense of their own well-being.

Through Attachment-Focused EMDR and vulnerability work, we help rewrite these old scripts. What used to feel like survival—constantly seeking external validation—can transform into a steady sense of safety and self-compassion.

Here's what this means for you:
- Recognize your emotional triggers without judgment
- Learn to set boundaries that honor your needs
- Replace the inner critic with an empathetic inner coach

It's a process, and it's messy. But every step toward self-validation is a step toward authentic connection—with yourself and others.

What's one small way you can practice validating yourself today? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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