by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
Your long term happiness and overall well-being depend on your emotional presence. What is Emotional Presence? Emotional presence is more than just feeling emotions; it’s about being in your emotions and staying connected to them in the moment. You might think...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
What Does It Really Mean to Believe In Yourself? When you feel comfortable and at home with yourself, you can show up in the world from an empowered emotional space. You can face challenges and pursue your dreams and goals. You need to believe in yourself good...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
Your unconscious mind is an intricate labyrinth. It’s the source of countless stories that shape your emotions, beliefs and your actions. You might think of it as a treasure chest of your most potent stories – from the fantastical to the mundane, from the...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
Emotions and relationships. You really cannot have one without the other. We need to be in relationship with others in order to experience emotional well-being and growth. And, we need to have full access to all of our emotions – including joy, sorrow, passion,...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
We often hear stories of individuals who have created remarkable lives despite all odds. People who live with purpose and meaning. They are truly fulfilled and their accomplishments are aligned with their true self. Though we’re often fascinated by what such people...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | EMDR, Trauma
Emotional flashbacks, when they hit you, it feels like a big sudden emotional taking over. They hijack the way your emotions, leaving you feeling raw and confused. They yank you out of the present moment and throw you right into your shadow. Rather than being...
