Sachelle Singleton, M.A., MFT-I

For many women, overthinking does not feel like a habit. It feels like a default way of being. You replay conversations in your head.You question what you said or how you said it.You wonder if someone is upset with you, even when nothing has been said.You try to “figure it out” so you can finally feel at ease. But instead of feeling better, your mind gets louder. Why Overthinking Happens Overthinking is often not about the situation in front of you. It is about what your mind is trying to...

Sometimes your reaction is faster than your understanding. You might know you are safe, but your body still feels tense.You might tell yourself something is over, but the emotional response still shows up.You might even feel frustrated with yourself for “still reacting this way.” This disconnect between what you know and what you feel is often a sign that something has not been fully processed by the brain and nervous system. EMDR therapy is designed to support that process. What Is EMDR...

Many mothers and daughters reach a point where conversations start to feel harder than they used to. Things that seem small such as tone of voice, a short reply, or a delayed response can quickly turn into tension, distance, or misunderstanding. It can start to feel like you are speaking different emotional languages. One person feels like they are trying to connect. The other feels like they are being pressured, judged, or not understood. And somewhere in between, both people end up feeling...