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Marcia Lindsey, Psy.D.

What is EMDR therapy?

Watercolor illustration of a brain

EMDR therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps reprocess painful memories so they feel less overwhelming. It is best known for treating trauma and PTSD, but many also find it helpful for anxiety, OCD, and sleep difficulties. Learn how Dr. Marcia Lindsey integrates EMDR with other brain-based therapies to support healing.

Is it OCD or just high standards?

The image depicts a woman experiencing distress on the left, with abstract lines symbolizing racing thoughts above her head. In the center, she is hunched over at a table, hands on her temples, visibly distressed. A calm therapist with glasses is on the right, gesturing and providing support. The background is a warm orange, creating a calming yet emotionally charged atmosphere.

You double-check your work. You keep your home tidy. You care deeply about doing things right. Maybe you’ve even been told you’re a perfectionist. But sometimes, something about it feels heavier. Exhausting. Like a voice in your head won’t let up until things are “just right,” even when you know it’s irrational. That’s when people […]

Sleep hygiene isn’t enough

A man in his early 30s lies awake in bed at night, looking distressed and exhausted. He rests his head on one hand while staring at a digital clock on the nightstand that reads 2:17. A warm bedside lamp softly lights the room, contrasting with the cool, dim environment.

You’ve done everything the articles told you to do. No screens before bed. Warm showers. Herbal teas. Blackout curtains. You’ve practiced textbook “sleep hygiene”—and yet, night after night, sleep slips further out of reach. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. At some point, insomnia affects nearly 1 in 3 adults, and for many, the […]