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Donovan Individual and Family Counseling Services, Inc.
Trauma Therapy
(EMDR Trained)
Coming to Riverside in August 2026 (Waitlist being built)
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Bottom-up or Top-Down
In the intricate world of psychotherapy, professionals have developed diverse approaches to aid individuals in their journey toward...

Scott Donovan
Mar 30, 20243 min read
Unpacking Childhood Trauma: The Lifelong Impact and the Vital Role of Therapy
Childhood trauma encompasses a range of experiences that can deeply wound a young person's psyche. This trauma can stem from physical,...

Scott Donovan
Mar 22, 20242 min read
Understanding Ego States and EMDR in Trauma Healing
When we talk about healing from trauma, two concepts that often come up are ego states and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing...

Scott Donovan
Mar 11, 20243 min read
Exploring the Interplay of EMDR, Attachment, and Dissociation in Trauma Therapy
Trauma, in its myriad forms, can leave a lasting impact on an individual's mental and emotional well-being. Within the realm of trauma...

Scott Donovan
Dec 29, 20232 min read
The Lifelong Echo: How Childhood Attachment Shapes Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome, that persistent feeling of inadequacy despite evident accomplishments, is often rooted in our earliest relationships....

Scott Donovan
Nov 27, 20232 min read
In-Person Therapy vs. Telehealth Therapy - Which Is Better?
In-Person Therapy vs. Telehealth Therapy. We'll be discussing the pros and cons of both options and why in-person therapy might have an...

Scott Donovan
Aug 14, 20233 min read
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR therapy, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a type of therapy that helps people recover from...

Scott Donovan
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Attachment-Based Therapy 101
Attachment is a fundamental topic in psychotherapy and one of the most researched. It’s based on an influential theory that parents have...

Scott Donovan
Mar 12, 20232 min read
Understanding Grief
Introduction Grief is a natural process that allows you to accept the death of a loved one or something else significant, like a job or...

Scott Donovan
Jan 16, 20235 min read
What if you do not take my insurance?
So I see you do not take my insurance and I really want you to be my therapist, what can I do? You can always look at your insurance...

Scott Donovan
Dec 23, 20203 min read
Are ANTs the reason for your depression or anxiety?
How many of you have had ants in your house, pantry, food, anywhere, the little pests marched in and took over your home and in return,...

Scott Donovan
May 15, 20203 min read
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