by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
You’re finally ready to pursue therapy. Yet, instead of feeling clear, you find yourself torn between two very different paths. A part of you longs for relief, now. You want to feel better, move forward, and return to living your life as soon as possible. ...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Trauma
Are you noticing subtle changes in how you feel, even though the past seems far behind you? Maybe your body feels more tense in everyday moments, or your reactions feel stronger than the situation calls for. Often, the long-term effects of trauma show up this way,...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Trauma
Maybe, as an adult, you live with a quiet disconnection – present in the background of your life as long as you can remember. You may have assumed this is just how life feels, until something strains or breaks a relationship, or you begin to wonder why...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Anxiety, Trauma
The Deeper Roots of Imposter Syndrome: Uncovering the Early Imprints That Shape Self-Doubt Have you ever achieved something meaningful, yet still felt like you didn’t truly deserve it? Do you find yourself wondering when others will discover you’re not as capable,...
