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Healing Through EMDR Therapy: What It Is, How It Works & When It Might Help
If you’re exploring EMDR therapy, you’re in the right place. At Nourished Wellness Group, we offer both in-person EMDR in Encinitas, CA, and virtual sessions throughout California.
Not sure what EMDR is or what to expect? Let’s break it down—
Exploring EMDR Intensives in San Diego & Encinitas: A Focused Approach to Trauma Healing
As therapists serving clients in San Diego, Encinitas, Del Mar, and Solana Beach, we often hear from people who feel weighed down by trauma, complex trauma, or acute stress. Weekly therapy can be helpful, but sometimes it doesn’t provide the momentum or depth of healing someone is hoping for. One integrative, often accelerated option is EMDR intensives—focused sessions designed to create the space for deeper processing and continuity of care. EMDR intensives can be a powerful option for those ready to work through painful memories in a safe, supported, and structured way.
Why Suppressed Emotions Resurface Later (and How Therapy Helps You Process Them Now)
Emotions play many important roles into your human experience. Emotions are information for what you need, value, and provide important direction for future action. Emotions also ensure connection with others, and yourself, through helping you communicate deeper desires, and experiences, which allow you to bond through empathy and compassion. Yet we all find ourselves suppressing certain emotions, or certain experiences, throughout our lives or in specific relationships. It is a natural and sometimes protective mechanism for us to continue to function at the level we function.
Understanding Nervous System Shutdown Through the Lens of Immigrant and Refugee Stories
For many of us in BIPOC, immigrant, and refugee communities, the nervous system carries both our personal stress and the intergenerational weight of survival. This blog explores how nervous system shutdown can show up in our lives, why it happens, and how we might begin to soften back into safety, connection, and healing.
Healing Intergenerational Trauma Through Somatic Therapy
Discover how somatic therapy supports healing intergenerational trauma, cultural identity struggles, and reconnecting with your body and self.
What’s the Difference Between Somatic Therapy and Talk Therapy?
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve done all the talking in therapy, but something still feels stuck in your body—tight chest, jaw tension, racing heart—you’re not alone. For many people we work with here at Nourished Wellness Group, talk therapy has been helpful, but it hasn’t quite touched the deeper layers of what they’re carrying.
That’s where somatic therapy comes in.
Let’s break down the difference between talk therapy and somatic therapy, so you can understand which approach might feel like the right fit—or if a combination could be most supportive for you.
The Science of Sleep: Why Sleep is Vital to Nervous System Regulation and Wellbeing
Do you ever wake up from what should have been a night of “plenty of sleep” only to still feeling exhausted, foggy, and sluggish? High-quality sleep isn’t just about hours in bed—it’s deeply tied to how well your nervous system transitions into a state of calm.
Do We Accept Aetna and UnitedHealthcare Insurance? Here's What You Need to Know
At Nourished Wellness Group, we aim to make therapy feel more accessible and less overwhelming — including when it comes to understanding your insurance options. So, here’s the answer: Yes, we are now in-network with both Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. That means if you are a member of either insurance plan, you may be eligible to work with one of our licensed therapists with lower out-of-pocket costs.
The Truth About Self-Care
Self-care has become a buzzword in recent years. From luxurious bubble baths to matcha lattes, we’re surrounded by messages that tell us to “treat ourselves” in the name of wellness. And while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying a massage, sipping green juice, or spending a weekend at a yoga retreat — that version of self-care isn’t the full story.
Find Relief from Anxiety and Stress: Nervous System Regulation Therapy in California
Struggling with anxiety, stress, or constant overwhelm? At Nourished Wellness Group, we offer nervous system regulation therapy to help you move beyond coping and toward real, lasting relief. Whether you're seeking in-person anxiety therapy in Encinitas or virtual support anywhere in California, our integrative, body-based approach is designed to help you feel calm, connected, and in control again.
Navigating Life Transitions: Integrative Therapy for Women
Life transitions—whether welcomed or unexpected—can shake our sense of identity and stability. Breakups, career shifts, moves, or stepping into a new stage of adulthood can all trigger a wave of emotional overwhelm. Even when these changes come with growth, they often surface feelings of anxiety, grief, confusion, or self-doubt.
How Sensorimotor Therapy can Help with Feelings of Stuckness
Feeling stuck in traditional talk therapy? Let’s chat about how bottom-up approaches like somatic therapy can help you access and process deeper layers of your unconscious emotional experiences.
How to Know If You Need Therapy (Even If You’re High-Functioning)
Wondering if therapy is right for you—even if you're high-functioning? At Nourished Wellness Group, we specialize in holistic therapy in Encinitas and virtual therapy across California. Learn the subtle signs that therapy can help, especially if you're navigating stress, anxiety, or burnout while appearing “fine” on the outside. Discover how nervous system-informed care can support deep, sustainable healing.
Gut-Brain Connection: How Gut Health Affects Mental Health and Mood
Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection: How Gut Health Impacts Mental Well-Being
Discover how your gut health influences mood, stress response, and overall mental well-being. At Nourished Wellness Group, we explore the vital link between gut health and mental health, emphasizing the role of the gut-brain axis in regulating emotions and cognitive function. Learn practical strategies to support a healthy gut and improve mental clarity, emotional resilience, and stress management. Explore our holistic approach to wellness and start your journey toward a balanced mind and body today.
The Power of Restorative Rest: How it Heals Anxiety and Trauma
Restorative rest is essential for recharging the body and mind, activating the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress, tension, and inflammation while promoting long-term physical and emotional health. Unlike passive scrolling or idle relaxation, restorative rest involves intentional practices like eating slowly, walking mindfully, or putting your phone away to signal safety to the brain and regulate the nervous system. Prioritizing rest isn’t lazy—it’s a powerful investment in productivity, creativity, and overall well-being.
Healing Through Connection: The Power of Nourished Relationships and Co-Regulation
Curious to learn more about the influence your relationships have on your nervous system and stress reponse? Let's explore the impact of relationships on the healing journey. Our nervous systems thrive in the presence of safe and stable individuals, making nourishing relationships one of the most powerful tools in healing. Learn ways to find healthy individuals to create relationships with and discover how transformative a safe support system can be.
Navigating Relationships and Intimacy After Sexual Trauma
People who have experienced sexual trauma in their past can feel an intense impact on their ability to connect intimately with a chosen partner. This blog explores what sexual trauma is, how it may be impacting your relationship, how to discuss with your partner, and strategies to self-care.
The Importance of Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is often thought to be soft, weak, or unproductive. But self-compassion isn't wallowing and, actually, research shows numerous benefits of practicing self-compassion. We'll explore what self-compassion actually is, what the research says, and how to bring in practices to everyday life.
How to Map Your Nervous System
In this blog, we begin to provide a detailed description and guided practice of how to map your nervous system. Mapping your nervous system practice involves developing a deeper understanding of how your body responds to stress, relaxation, and everyday stimuli. By observing bodily sensations, emotional responses, and thought patterns, you create a personalized framework that helps you navigate your nervous system's unique landscapes. Let's begin to build awareness from the inside out.
My Family Doesn’t Believe in Therapy
Starting a therapeutic journey to improve your mental health can be very difficult to begin. It is even more challenging when your closest network of family, friends, or chosen family, are not supportive of therapy both intentionally or unintentionally. This post explores why family or friends may be unsupportive and how to best help you navigate through it.