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Menopause isn’t just about hot flashes — for many women, the first signs are burnout, anxiety, or brain fog. In this post, LMFT Julie Cardoza shares how trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, and a mind-body approach can support emotional health during midlife.

Why Healing at Midlife Requires a New Conversation By Julie Cardoza, MS, LMFT, RYT, EMDRIA Approved Consultant “Menopause is not just a...

If you’ve ever asked, “Why can’t I handle stress like I used to?” or “Why do I feel foggy, off-balance, or like someone else entirely?”—you’re not alone. And you’re not broken.

“ There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”— Maya Angelou   One of the menopause I rarely get political, but...

I’m a trauma-informed therapist—and I’m unmasking midlife.You may not know it, but last Friday marked a transformative moment in women’s health—and I don’t just mean hormones. I’m talking about whole-body health: mind, body, and spirit. For decades, women have been handed prescriptions, shame, or silence when it comes to midlife change. But on Friday, July 18, 2025, the FDA made a move that shifts the conversation.

By Julie Cardoza, LMFT, RYT, EMDRIA Approved Consultant. Do you remember the View-Master? Hello 80's! The View-Master of Memory: Finding...

As the summer solstice approaches—the longest day of the year and a symbolic peak of the element of fire, illumination, and transformation—I find myself reflecting on a theme I hear often from clients and colleagues:

As EMDR clinicians, we know that healing trauma isn’t just about accessing memories—it’s about helping clients stay within their window...

Anxiety can emerge at any stage of life—but during midlife and perimenopause, it often arrives in unexpected waves. For many women, this chapter brings profound shifts—physiological, emotional, hormonal, and relational. If you're noticing increased anxiety, irritability, or overwhelm, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken.

You've completed your consultation hours and have your EMDR Basic Trained status, now what? You have the basic understanding of EMDR , the process and phases but is the investment in ongoing consultation of any benefit to you?

Understanding and applying the principles of the Polyvagal Theory can empower you to navigate life's challenges with greater ease

EMDR therapy is a treatment approach based in the neurobiological understanding health and healing. It is an integrative, mind-body...

Rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), these styles are essentially mental habits—ways our minds try to make sense of the world, especially under stress. But left unchecked, they can cloud our perspective, increase anxiety, and limit our ability to respond with clarity and compassion.

The EMDR Therapy Journey EMDR therapy consists of eight phases, each integral to the healing process. Safety is the cornerstone of this journey, ensuring clients feel secure as they explore their experiences.

A woman in her middle years, wearing a green shirt, gets ready for a peaceful sleep by putting on a green sleep mask that matches her...

The intersection of menopause, mental health, and trauma healing represents one of the most significant yet under-addressed areas in clinica

Over the past year, I've been on a journey to explore the dynamic interplay between order and chaos in therapeutic work.

Nature Mandala inspired through Morning Altars tm practice About this Morning Altar ™ Mandala   Each altar that finds its way through my...

This blog explores a holistic approach of honoring the upcoming Autumn Equinox and working with healing the nervous system .