Performance Anxiety Self-Assessment

You can be capable, prepared, and experienced—and still feel anxiety take over when it matters most. Performance anxiety can show up before a presentation, competition, audition, exam, important conversation, or any situation where you feel pressure to succeed. This brief self-assessment can help you recognize how strongly worry, physical stress, perfectionism, fear of mistakes, and […]

Why am I still triggered even though it happened years ago?

You might find yourself thinking, “That was so long ago. I should be over this.”
And yet something small happens, a tone of voice, a disagreement, a memory, and your body reacts instantly. If this sounds familiar, there’s nothing wrong with you. What you’re experiencing is your nervous system responding the way it learned to in the past.

EMDR therapy in Irvine

You may be functioning on the outside, but still carrying the effects of trauma, anxiety, panic, or distressing memories underneath. EMDR therapy in Irvine can help you feel more steady, less overwhelmed, and more in control of your reactions.