https://www.lotuswisdomcounseling.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-05-12 https://www.lotuswisdomcounseling.com/blog/4w8fvtolm9qak54fjjd0elup95o96h monthly 0.5 2026-05-13 https://www.lotuswisdomcounseling.com/blog/coping-with-holiday-stress monthly 0.5 2021-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1636575849495-6QTT13CWJBA742RAYNM7/unsplash-image-p75fuy-Wuiw.jpg Blog - Coping with Holiday Stress - As the Andy Williams song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” …But is it really? (If you answered no, you’re not alone! Keep reading….) The holidays can bring a sense of excitement, joy, and togetherness for lots of people, which IS wonderful! But it can also bring up a lot of stress, grief, loneliness, and be difficult seasons for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns. So if you’re finding yourself dreading the next couple of months, let’s talk about ways we can cope with the dark side of the holiday season. https://www.lotuswisdomcounseling.com/blog/what-is-complex-ptsd-and-why-is-it-so-complex monthly 0.5 2021-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1624404813882-ZONJVJCZBB3B9BFLW9Q5/unsplash-image-IHfOpAzzjHM.jpg Blog - What is Complex-PTSD? - …and Why is it so Complex? You have likely heard the term “trauma” before, especially over the past year when we’ve globally been living through the COVID-19 pandemic. The past year has been very traumatic for a lot of different people for a lot of different reasons. https://www.lotuswisdomcounseling.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://www.lotuswisdomcounseling.com/meet-brittany daily 0.75 2026-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1604773960181-DRKLWI8OA6N4CEVQZ2JS/IMG_3018.jpg https://www.lotuswisdomcounseling.com/home daily 1.0 2026-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1604767246917-A65IG055TMOMYZZUAITB/Lotus+Wisdom+Counseling+Services+Brittany+Bodwell.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/50541b97-2277-4b9f-90f0-673f7c20dc3a/TrishaDonahue_Jan2026-152.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/8d5504b5-880d-4cf8-aefa-7d1576d5e163/DADE6A4D-237C-4CB0-9245-4EE0ABF2A8BF.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/28fb1e75-1e42-4e17-9f39-eb52728ae237/Jennifer+Doub+Headshot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1604782450424-MM347ZZ9EEJU2CD872UI/Lotus+Wisdom+Counseling+6.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1604782479812-2AGUPMZHCGRNZP8TIHME/Lotus+Wisdom+Counseling+Services.jpg Home hand-drawn aim target icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1604782636631-6S2CVC8PLYD9KDNM8L36/Lotus+Wisdom+Counseling+4.jpg Home https://www.lotuswisdomcounseling.com/my-approach daily 0.75 2026-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1604767686584-IRZQKG7AMQ16T4SV3NEB/IMG_2961.jpg My Approach - My approach… When it comes to techniques and theories, I have a few favorites that I think blend well together. You can read more below about some of these if you’re interested, but the short version is that I believe that our past experiences mold us into who we are, especially experiences in relationships. Many of us have had experiences that left us with intense emotions, painful beliefs and self-defeating behavior patterns that play out automatically without much awareness. Sometimes these parts of ourselves get exiled from our awareness all together, which makes it pretty difficult to have a full picture of who we are and what we want or need to feel whole again. We will work together to understand how these pieces of the puzzle fit together so that you can make choices that empower you rather than keep you feeling trapped. If you’re seeking support for working through trauma, I utilize mind-body based interventions (such as EMDR and mindfulness) to help process and integrate traumatic experiences so that you can move past the past. If you’re feeling like you need some more concrete tools for how to cope with overwhelming emotions, how to be more effective in relationships, or to build self-awareness, I also can incorporate a more directive, skill building approach into our work with Dialectical Behavior Therapy. So if you’re ready and willing to explore what’s going on under the surface that’s keeping you stuck in the mud, I’m here to dig in and help you along your unique journey to finding your own peace, wisdom, and healing and wholeness. Let’s get started!I’d love to hear from you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1600827818836-NR13RRWZG91EA8CVWU4G/image-asset.jpeg My Approach - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based approach to addressing and reprocessing traumatic memories. I often describe traumatic memories as “ice cubes” in your brain—they’re frozen in time and when they are activated, it feels like the past is happening again in the present. EMDR utilizes your brain’s innate capabilities to “melt the ice cube” (with support from me when processing gets stuck) to bring relief from the distress associated with these memories. EMDR doesn’t require you to retell details of your story and it helps us heal the root of what’s causing your suffering. My EMDR trainer is EMDRIA certified. You can read more about EMDR here. I have additional training in Attachment-Focused EMDR and using EMDR to address dissociative disorders with Ego State Therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1600828028110-Q5Y3HCBN1TO261R45WPS/image-asset.jpeg My Approach - Dialectical Behavior Therapy I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach that combines structured behavioral skill building with individual therapy that focuses on integrating change and acceptance to help people gain mastery in managing the ups and downs of life. DBT focuses on developing skills in the following 4 areas: Mindfulness Distress Tolerance Emotion Regulation Interpersonal Effectiveness I have extensive experience teaching DBT skills groups and providing individual DBT therapy in comprehensive DBT programs. 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Most plans have different deductibles for in-network and out-of-network services. In-Network/Out-of-Network: In-network: An in-network healthcare provider has agreed to a contract with an insurance company where the provider will serve customers of the insurance company at a reduced rate. Out-of-network: An out-of-network provider is not under contract with an insurance company. Typically, this means that clients are required to cover the full fee for services up front. Consumers can often be partially reimbursed for many out-of-pocket services by requesting that their healthcare provider share a "Superbill" with their insurance company. https://www.lotuswisdomcounseling.com/clinical-supervision daily 0.75 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1644946049444-MZD931U6C4JIYLC8M8TV/unsplash-image-PL0dlsf2D-0.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1644945160513-KQ4X1IHGP6H14R2F7CAT/unsplash-image-5bYxXawHOQg.jpg https://www.lotuswisdomcounseling.com/meet daily 0.75 2022-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f66121096598b7b2d71daad/1604773960181-DRKLWI8OA6N4CEVQZ2JS/IMG_3018.jpg About - I will get to my qualifications and background in counseling in a minute, but first… I imagine you have a couple of questions before you will feel comfortable reaching out: a) How do I know this lady will get me? and B) What inspired her to become a therapist? The answer to both those questions are related. I do this work because I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to be lost in the darkness, feeling hopeless about ever finding the way out. I understand what it’s like to work through the most traumatic and painful experiences of your life. I do this work to “pay it forward” in an expression of gratitude for the support I received in finding my way out of the darkness. Now, don’t get me wrong, we won’t just follow the path I made for myself. Everyone’s journey is different so every map out of the darkness and pain is different. What I can offer is that we will find yours together. You don’t have to do it alone. Some Fun Facts: I went to art school before I decided to become a therapist. You can see some of my paintings in my office. My favorite mediums are acrylic paint and clay, and I especially enjoy working with color and form to express emotion. I am a life long cat lady and lover of animals. 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