Shirli H. Libet MS LMFT - Trauma Therapy, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Therapy

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

New on the blog: Why the treatment experience matters in ketamine assisted therapy

When people think about ketamine treatment, they often focus only on the medication. But research shows that how supported, prepared, and safe a person feels during the experience can significantly affect healing.

In this new article, I share what recent research teaches us about:
: why set and setting matter
: how virtual ketamine assisted therapy works
: why preparation and integration are just as important as the medicine itself
: how healing can happen safely from the comfort of home

For many clients across California, virtual ketamine assisted therapy offers privacy, flexibility, and the emotional safety of being in a familiar space while still receiving live therapeutic support.

If you have been curious about ketamine assisted therapy or want to better understand how virtual sessions work, I invite you to read the article.

Read more at: www.healthyfamily4life.com
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04/11/2026

New on the blog: Why the treatment experience matters in ketamine assisted therapy

When people think about ketamine treatment, they often focus only on the medication. But research shows that how supported, prepared, and safe a person feels during the experience can significantly affect healing.

In this new article, I share what recent research teaches us about:
: why set and setting matter
: how virtual ketamine assisted therapy works
: why preparation and integration are just as important as the medicine itself
: how healing can happen safely from the comfort of home

For many clients across California, virtual ketamine assisted therapy offers privacy, flexibility, and the emotional safety of being in a familiar space while still receiving live therapeutic support.

If you have been curious about ketamine assisted therapy or want to better understand how virtual sessions work, I invite you to read the article.

Read more at: www.healthyfamily4life.com
Instagram:

If this speaks to someone you know, feel free to share.



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What New Research Says About Better Patient Care in CaliforniaWhen people think about ketamine or esketamine treatment, they often focus only on the medication. However, new research shows that how a patient feels during the session may be just as important as the medicine itself.A 2022 study publis...

04/05/2026

ניסית להפסיק להשתמש בקוקאין, החזקת כמה ימים, ואז משהו קטן הפעיל את הכול מחדש?

לחץ, בדידות, בושה, טריגר רגשי, ואז שוב אותו מעגל:
קרייבינג → שימוש → אשמה → חזרה לשימוש

אם זה מוכר לך, חשוב שתדע:
הבעיה היא לא רק כוח רצון.
הרבה פעמים מדובר במעגל רגשי ופיזי שהמוח והגוף כבר למדו.

אני מציעה מסלול טיפולי מובנה של 8 מפגשים בסיוע קטמין (KAT), המיועד במיוחד לאנשים שמוכנים להפסיק ורוצים תמיכה מקצועית, דיסקרטית וממוקדת בהפחתת קרייבינג ובמניעת חזרה לשימוש.

הטיפול כולל:
: מפגש הכנה
: 6 מפגשי טיפול בסיוע קטמין
: מפגש אינטגרציה וחיזוק תכנית ההחלמה

המטרה היא לא רק להפסיק להשתמש, אלא להבין מה באמת מפעיל את הדחף, ולבנות דרך חדשה ובריאה יותר.

אם אתם או מישהו שקרוב אליכם מוכן לעשות את הצעד הראשון, אני מזמינה אתכם ליצור קשר לפגישת ייעוץ דיסקרטית.

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מסלול מובנה למי שמוכן להפסיקאם אתם מוכנים להפסיק להשתמש בקוקאין ומחפשים גישה טיפולית מובנית ומבוססת טיפול רגשי, טיפול בסיוע קטמין (KAT) עשוי להציע דרך חדשה קדימה.עבור...

04/05/2026

Ketamine Assisted Therapy for co***ne recovery support in California. A structured 8 session therapy program designed for individuals ready to quit, reduce cravings, and strengthen relapse prevention.
805-267-9284

A Structured Path for Those Ready to QuitIf you are ready to stop using co***ne and looking for a structured, therapy based approach to recovery, Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT) may offer a new way forward.For some individuals in early recovery, ketamine assisted psychotherapy may help reduce cravin...

04/02/2026

When your body feels stuck in fight or flight, it can feel like your mind just won’t slow down.

Your heart races, your thoughts spiral, your chest feels tight, and no amount of “just calm down” seems to work.

That is because this is not just in your thoughts, it is happening in your nervous system.

I created a simple guide with 4 quick ways to help your body move out of survival mode:
: deep breathing
: self support / gentle hug
: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 grounding
: ice water reset for your hands

Sometimes the fastest way to feel better is to help your body feel safe first.

If you have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in stress, you do not have to navigate it alone.

Ready to break the cycle and find calm?
Message me to schedule a consultation.

(805) 267-9284
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03/19/2026

Why do you sometimes react so strongly… even when you *know* it doesn’t make sense?

Here is something most people don’t know about the brain:

It is constantly trying to “file” your experiences.

Think of your brain like a file cabinet.
During the day, things happen, stress, conversations, arguments, experiences.
At night, especially during REM sleep, your brain processes and files them.

That is why you can have a fight with your mom, go to sleep,
and the next day it feels less intense.

Nothing changed externally.
But your brain now knows what to do with it.

It got filed.

But not all experiences get that chance.

When something is overwhelming, like a car accident, trauma, or intense emotional moment,
the brain gets flooded.

It cannot process it in the usual way.
There is no “file” for it.

So it stays unfiled, stuck, raw, and emotionally charged.

And here is where it gets tricky:

Later in life, when something in the present feels similar,
a tone, a situation, a feeling,
your brain links it back to that old, unprocessed memory.

So your reaction is not just about now.
It is about then and now combined.

This is why people say,
“I know I’m overreacting, but I can’t stop it”

Because the brain is pulling from an unprocessed file.

EMDR helps the brain finish the job.

We go back to the original memory,
and help the brain process and “file” it properly.

Once that happens:

The memory is still there,
but it is no longer activating your system.

And something even more important happens,
all the newer situations connected to that memory start to calm down too.

Because the root is no longer active.

So it is not just about the past.
It is about why the present feels the way it does,
and how we can finally change it.

If you feel like your reactions don’t match the situation,
or your past is still showing up in your present,
EMDR therapy can help.

Reach out to learn more or schedule a session: 805-267-9284


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03/17/2026

Our Brain, Your Chemistry:
SSRIs don’t add something new, they help your brain use more of its own natural feel good chemical, serotonin, to support mood and balance.

11/28/2025

What You May Notice During EMDR Reprocessing
Many people think EMDR is about “thinking hard” or trying to remember every detail. It is actually the opposite. Your brain does the work on its own because the memories stayed unfiled and stuck in the system.

When something in the present carries a similar feeling or theme, the brain links it, and the body reacts as if the old moment is happening again. This is why you may notice emotions, sensations, images, or memories pop up during reprocessing. Your system is trying to make sense of old material that never got sorted.

EMDR helps the brain finally file these memories in the right place so the body can stop reacting to them as danger. This is why things often feel lighter after reprocessing. They are no longer stuck, and your nervous system does not have to stay on alert.

If you are curious about EMDR or want to understand what may happen in a session, save this post and reach out with questions.

ShirliMindBodyGuide

11/25/2025

HOW BILATERAL STIMULATION WORKS?
EMDR looks gentle from the outside, but inside the brain a lot is happening. Your visual shows it perfectly, so here is the short version your audience needs.
When we use BLS: eye movements, tapping, or tones, we activate both sides of the brain at the same time. This helps the brain shift a stuck memory into a more adaptive place. It is very similar to how your brain works during REM sleep.
As the sets continue, people usually notice:
• Thoughts changing; it feels different now
• Emotions moving; rising or lowering
• Body sensations shifting; breath deepens, heaviness releases
• Memories becoming less sharp; the story feels farther away and less charged
The goal is simple: reduce the emotional intensity while your brain keeps the learning and the insight.
If you want to understand EMDR or start the process together, reach out anytime.

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