There's a kind of fight that goes so far past normal that you both walk away wondering if you'll come back from it. Anne James, LMFT, on what's actually happening in your brain and body when a fight spirals that far, why your partner can start to feel like a stranger, how couples actually repair once it's over, and what tends to keep them from getting there again.

Is EMDR actually backed by research? Here's what the studies show, and a few notes from the few days I just spent at the EMDRIA conference with over 1,700 other EMDR nerds.

Some memories don't stay in the past just because time has passed. This is the story of the one that kept chasing me on every run, and the EMDR session that finally let it go.

On rest, retreat, and the slow art of saying yes again Okay, quick question. Do you remember Titanic? Of course you do. It swallowed the entire planet for about two years; you couldn't buy groceries without hearing Celine Dion or seeing Leo and Kate flying off the front of that ship on every magazine cover. And I do mean the planet. In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, where movies were banned outright, smuggled copies flooded the black markets anyway, bakers were selling Titan

You're not falling apart. You're carrying too much. In this post, Anne James, LMFT, explores what happens when life won't let up, why being hard on yourself makes it worse, and what it actually means to come close to yourself in a hard season. With insights from Brené Brown, Nicholas Wolterstorff, and Kristin Neff. Myriad Therapy, San Marcos, California.

A therapist and self-confessed book nerd reviews How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe. If you or someone you love has ADHD, this book will make you feel seen, understood, and equipped with real tools. Anne James, LMFT, Myriad Therapy, San Marcos, California. Serving San Diego County and beyond via telehealth.

Same fight, different day? You're not failing and not alone. A couples therapist in San Marcos breaks down why couples keep having the same fight, what keeps it going, and what actually helps. Serving individuals and couples in San Marcos, San Diego County, and throughout California in person and via telehealth. Myriad Therapy, Anne James LMFT.

Understanding neurodivergence is about more than just labels; it’s about discovering how your unique brain processes the world. Explore the intersection of ADHD and Autism, and learn how a shift in perspective can lead to profound self-acceptance and healing."