Resources

What is the Difference: Christian & Traditional Counseling
As Christian counselors, we are often asked about the difference between Christian counseling and traditional, or “regular,” counseling. This is a thoughtful and important question,

Overcoming Phobias with EMDR: Reprocessing Fear at Its Core, by Jordyn Oleson, LAC
Phobias are often more than fear. They’re the overwhelming, irrational dread of an object, situation, or thought that may seem harmless to others, but can

Therapy isn’t Forever, by Jordyn Oleson, LAC
Therapy Isn’t a Lifetime Commitment: Empowering Clients to Heal, Thrive, and Graduate As a therapist, my ultimate goal is not to have clients in therapy

Navigating Life with Borderline Personality Disorder: A Therapist’s Guide to Healing and Support, by Jordyn Oleson, LAC
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s emotional well-being, relationships, and sense of

Why Parents are the Secret Ingredient, by Jordyn Oleson, LAC
As a therapist working with children ages 5 and up, I’m often asked, “What exactly happens in therapy for young kids?” While each child is

EMDR for Children: Healing Big Feelings Through Little Steps – by Jordyn Oleson, LAC
When we think of trauma, we often picture adults grappling with painful memories or distressing experiences. But children, too, experience trauma—from accidents, bullying, loss, medical

Beyond Words: Why EMDR Helps Heal What Talk Therapy Sometimes Can’t – by Jordyn Oleson, LAC
As a trauma therapist, I’ve spent years guiding people through some of the most painful chapters of their lives. I’ve used a range of tools,

When the Bruises Fade But the Words Still Echo: The Unseen Scars of Domestic Violence – by Jordyn Oleson, LAC
I’ve sat across from many survivors of domestic violence in my therapy room. Some have come in with visible bruises. Others walk in with perfect

Healing Somatic Pain Through EMDR: Releasing Trauma Stored in the Body – by Jordyn Oleson, LAC
As a trauma therapist, I see clients who experience physical pain that seems to have no medical explanation. They come in with chronic headaches, neck
