JCAC's Blog & Podcast

Jun
26

Healing From Trauma: Finding Safety, Strength, and Self Again


TOPIC: Healing After Trauma: A Path to Safety, Resilience, and Self-Discovery


POST BY: Lindsey Wheeler, LPC, CPCS - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO


WRITTEN: June 26, 2025


WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028



If you're reading this, chances are you're carrying something heavy. Maybe it's a memory that won't fade, a sense of danger that never seems to leave, or a deep exhaustion from holding everything together for too long. You might look like you're functioning to the outside world—successful, capable, resilient—but on the inside, there’s a lingering ache, a fracture you can’t quite name. Trauma is often invisible. But its impact? That’s very, very real.


As a trauma therapist who ...


Jun
26

EMDR: Rewiring the Brain for Emotional Freedom


TOPIC: EMDR Explained: The Science of Emotional Healing and Brain Rewiring


POST BY: Lindsey Wheeler, LPC, CPCS - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO


WRITTEN: June 26, 2025


WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028



If you’ve ever felt like you're trapped in a loop of painful memories, reactions that feel too big for the moment, or emotions that seem to control your life—you're not alone. For many people, trauma doesn't just live in the past. It gets stored in the body, in the brain, and the nervous system. And while talk therapy can help bring awareness, sometimes it feels like insight alone isn’t enough. That’s where EMDR therapy can offer profound healing.


EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization ...


May
19

Is EMDR Therapy Effective for Healing PTSD? Here's What You Should Know



Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people each year—many of whom silently struggle with flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, and anxiety that makes everyday life feel overwhelming. If you're exploring ways to heal from trauma, EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) may have come up in your search.


But what is EMDR therapy really? And is EMDR effective for treating PTSD and trauma-related disorders?


In this post, we'll explain what EMDR therapy is, how it works, who it helps, and why it's one of the most talked-about trauma therapies today. Whether you're a trauma survivor, a family member, or a mental health professional, here’s w...


Mar
31

Healing Trauma with EMDR Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide


EMDR Explained: Treatment for Trauma That Really Works!






Counselor, Ginny Vose, shares with you a trauma treatment called EMDR and what a typical EMDR session looks like. She explains what EMDR Therapy is, and walks you through Bilateral Stimulation techniques as well as the process of "raising your window of tolerance" through treatment.




Trauma can leave deep emotional scars that affect our daily lives, relationships, and overall well-being. Fortunately, there are effective therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) that offer hope and healing to those struggling with trauma. In this guide, we explore how EMDR works, its benefits, and why it's becoming a preferred cho...


Apr
25

How EMDR Works... In Everyday Language! | Looking for EMDR? Start Here!


So how does EMDR work? Will it help me? In this video, Erica shares in everyday language how EMDR can help manage difficult emotions and memories from a past trauma. To learn more about EMDR or schedule with a JCA Counselor- click here: https://www.alpharettajohnscreekcounseling.com/emdr-trauma #JCACounseling #EMDR #Counseling




How EMDR Works... In Everyday Language! | Looking for EMDR? Start Here!





Johns Creek and Alpharetta Counseling (#JCAC) is a warm and family orientated counseling practice in Alpharetta, Ga. We offer online counseling services in the states of Georgia and Florida. We offer in-office counseling service at our Alpharetta office which is conveniently located to serve Johns...