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“I just don’t want to disappoint anyone.” “I end up saying yes, even when I don’t have the energy.” “It feels easier to go along than to...

Making a tough choice can feel paralyzing. Whether it’s about your career, relationships, or a life transition, the fear of...

When people hear the word newcomer , they often picture someone stepping off the plane for the first time, suitcase in hand and...

I often hear a version of this in therapy: “I’d be fine if it weren’t for them.” The boss who criticizes no matter how hard you work. The...

Every September, I find myself pausing when I walk through Burlington and see the first leaves turning along the lake. The greens slowly...

Have you ever felt an intense reaction that didn’t quite match what was happening? Maybe someone made a harmless comment and you suddenly...

Most people think of anxiety as something purely negative — a problem to eliminate. But the truth is, anxiety in itself is not a “bad”...

Have you ever felt like one part of you wants to move forward, but another part holds you back? Many of us experience that inner...

At AE Therapy, I often meet people who feel stuck—haunted by the past, anxious in the present, and unsure how to move forward. Some have...

Have you ever felt paralyzed by a decision? You go back and forth, analyzing every angle, hoping that the “right” choice will become...

Narcissistic abuse is a deeply damaging form of emotional and psychological manipulation. Unlike more visible forms of mistreatment,...

When people hear the word “diabetes,” they often think of food restrictions, insulin injections, or blood sugar checks. But for those of...

It’s a phrase you’ve likely come across—spoken in a therapy session, whispered by a friend during a hard moment, or seen written in a...

In life’s demands—work, family, social responsibilities—it’s easy to forget the importance of caring for ourselves. Self-care has become...

Have you ever talked yourself out of doing something important—applying for a job, speaking up in a meeting, trying something new—because...

Overthinking can feel like being stuck on a mental hamster wheel—going in circles, getting nowhere, and feeling more drained with each...

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough”? This thought can quietly shape how we show up in the world—affecting how we...

Balancing Work and Personal Values with AE Therapy, Angelica Esposito | EMDR Burlington Have you ever felt a disconnect between your work...

Rewiring Your Mind with AE Therapy, Angelica Esposito | EMDR Burlington We all have beliefs about ourselves—some empowering, some...

Let’s talk about managing stress, setting boundaries, and raising resilient kids with with AE Therapy, Angelica Esposito | EMDR...