Sue Proebsting, LCP

No More Mr. Nice Guy: When Being “Nice” Is Actually Hurting You For many people, being “nice” feels like the safest way to survive relationships. Be agreeable. Don’t rock the boat. Put others first. Avoid conflict at all costs. On the surface, this looks like kindness—but underneath, it’s often driven by fear. Fear of rejection.Fear of abandonment.Fear of being seen as “too much.” This is the heart of the Nice Guy Syndrome : the belief that if I am good enough, helpful enough, selfless...

By, Sue Proebsting, LCPC If you’ve been exploring therapy options for trauma, anxiety, or difficult life experiences, you may have come across the term EMDR —Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It can sound a bit technical or even mysterious at first, but the truth is, EMDR is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain heal from overwhelming experiences in a natural and efficient way. Below you will find a basic overview of what EMDR is, how it works, what sessions...