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EMDR

Does EMDR Get Worse Before It Gets Better?

The short answer to this question is, “Sometimes, yes.”  Many people experience temporary increases in emotions or symptoms during EMDR before meaningful relief occurs. This

EMDR

Can EMDR Trigger PTSD?

EMDR does not cause PTSD. However, it is important to know that EMDR can temporarily increase distress or PTSD symptoms when traumatic memories are activated

EMDR

Who Is EMDR Not Appropriate For?

EMDR is a powerful and evidence-based therapy for many people—but it is not the right fit for everyone or for every stage of healing. Like

EMDR

Why Is There a Controversy With EMDR?

EMDR therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based treatment for trauma that has gained widespread use among mental health professionals. Yet, despite

Trauma Counseling

How To Recover From Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse doesn’t leave visible scars, but its impact can run deep. Whether it came from a partner, family member, friend, or workplace, recovering from

Trauma Counseling

How Does Childhood Trauma Affect Adulthood?

Childhood experiences shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. When those experiences include trauma—such as abuse, neglect, loss, or instability—they

ADHD

Can Childhood Trauma Cause ADHD?

Many parents and adults wonder about the connection between trauma and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Are ADHD and childhood trauma related? While trauma and ADHD are

Trauma Counseling

Is Complex Trauma the Same as PTSD?

When people hear the word trauma, they often think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But there’s also something called complex trauma, which describes a different

Trauma Counseling

How To Process Trauma In Therapy

Experiencing trauma can leave lasting effects on both the mind and body. Whether the trauma stems from childhood experiences, accidents, relationships, or other painful events,

Trauma Counseling

What Is the Most Effective Psychotherapy for Trauma?

Last updated: February 6, 2026 Experiencing trauma can leave a lasting impact on a person’s mental, emotional, and even physical health. Whether it’s the result

Trauma Counseling

Is PTSD a Disability?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can impact daily life, work, and relationships. Many people wonder, is PTSD a disability?

OCD

Can Trauma Cause OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). While

Benefits of EMDR
Anxiety

Benefits of EMDR Therapy

EMDR is a type of psychotherapy that has been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma, anxiety, and other psychological conditions.

Therapy/Counseling

Just what is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic approach that has literally revolutionized the treatment of trauma.

Adolescent Counseling

Imagining a Better Life

Our lives are filled with a series of events; one after another.  Blissful events, tragic events, and everything in between. When those tragic events happen

New Mental Health Hotline 988
Depression

New Mental Health Hotline – 988

An exciting new-and-improved national mental health emergency hotline is now live across the U.S. What is it? 988 is the new Mental Health Hotline set

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Anger Management

Looking for the Best Birmingham Therapist?

Tips to Help Find the Best Birmingham Therapist \When you are looking for mental health care, you don’t want to settle for just anyone. It’s

Anxiety

Therapy is an Investment in You!

Looking for the highest rate of return on an investment? Invest in your mental health with counseling in Birmingham, AL! Think about it. You have

Therapy/Counseling

Rewired Series, Part Two: This Is Your Brain On Trauma

Our last post discussed the relatively new discovery that our brains can be rewired long after childhood. Today’s post will discuss some of what happens

PTSD

Can People Other Than Veterans Have PTSD?

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is seen in men, women, and children of all ages and backgrounds. People respond to unexpected or prolonged trauma in different

Anxiety

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At BATT, we love what we do! We consider it a privilege to work with each person who walks through our door! We know it’s

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