by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Therapy for creatives
As a creative, you use your emotions to tell compelling stories. When your art is born from a genuine emotional expression, you offer your audience a glimpse of the unique you – your interpretation and manifestation of human experiences. There’s something about... 
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
When you grow up in an environment that’s full of authentic love, often called “emotional attunement” in the world of psychology, it sets you on a path of lifetime of real, intimate connection to yourself and others. If, thanks to a supportive childhood, you... 
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
When you grow up in an environment full of love and connection, it sets you up for a lifetime of healthy, nurturing relationships. In a previous blog post, “Healing Attachment Wounds With Psychotherapy For A More Fulfilling Life,” we explored how your early relational... 
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, relationship therapy, Trauma
The concept of “attachment style” is everywhere nowadays. It seems to be flooding the internet and you’ll see references to attachment style across social media, YouTube, relationships coaching programs, and more. So, what’s the big hype about the attachment... 
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
As human beings, we have an emotional need to be seen, heard, connected. When those needs aren’t met or are neglected, you can experience a fear of abandonment. Many times, this fear stems from childhood. If your needs weren’t met as a child by your parents or those... 
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
Have you struggled a long time with low self-esteem? Are your feelings the result of poor treatment as a child or has something more recent left you questioning your worth? The external pressure to be more and do more can wear down anyone’s self-esteem. Especially if...
