EMDR is the Gold Standard for Treating C-PTSD
Why Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is the Gold Standard for Treating Complex Trauma For individuals living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel like trying to navigate a minefield with a flashlight. While understanding your history is helpful, it often doesn’t touch the deep-seated physiological “stuckness” or the intense inner […]
Understanding REBT: The “Logic” of Emotional Health
Featuring: Miranda Hayes, MS, LPC-Associate, NCC Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), developed by Albert Ellis in the 1950s, is a pioneering form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Its core philosophy is simple but profound: It’s not what happens to us that causes distress, but the way we interpret what happens. At the heart of REBT […]
The Core 10
The Core 10 Framework at The Annex Mental health is more than just the absence of a struggle; it is the presence of a meaningful, stable, and connected life. At The Annex, we utilize The Core 10, a comprehensive framework designed to move clients from a state of survival to a state of emotional thriving. Here […]
Navigating the holidays + complex trauma
FEATURING HALEY DAROOWALA, LMFT | LEAD CLINICAL THERAPIST AT THE ANNEX The holiday season is a time often painted with scenes of joyous gatherings, glittering festivities, and cherished moments with loved ones. Yet, beneath the tinsel and cheer, lies a potent mix of heightened stress and emotional overwhelm, especially for those who carry the weight […]