by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Therapy for creatives, Trauma
Are you chasing your needs and desires, or are you creating your life? What’s the difference? In this post, we’ll explore how chasing your goals is different from investing yourself toward creating the life of your dreams. First, I invite you to recall moments when... 
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Therapy for creatives
As a creative, you want to show up in the world and to share your creativity. You’re driven to connect and make meaning through your craft, art, or performance. But, you may find yourself avoiding your work and feel unable to “show up” fully. You daydream and get lost... 
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Therapy for creatives
As a performer, actor, musician, dancer, comedian, or speaker, you know what it feels like to get on stage or in front of the camera grounded in all who you are. Your talents, skills, and passions flow together effortlessly. In that space, you feel at ease, and your... 
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 | relationship therapy, Therapy for creatives, Trauma
You probably remember moments when you have felt deeply connected to yourself and with who you are. You’ve been able to open your heart and “feel your feelings.” You’ve felt fully present, creative, and inspired. You’ve had these experiences, you know what it’s like... 
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Therapy for creatives
As a creative, you are happiest when you live in the full depth of your emotional experiences. You wish to be intimately connected to your emotions because you know they spark and fuel your creativity. Emotions – love, joy, desire, anger, sadness, fear,...
