Melissa Sue Rosbottom LMFT, EMDR Certified Therapist

10/10/2026

If you're healing, you probably expect it to feel good, right?

So when it feels hard, you assume you're doing it wrong.

Not always.

Your nervous system prefers familiar over comfortable. Even when an old pattern hurt you, it was predictable. And predictable registers as safe.

So when you start doing things differently, like setting a boundary, saying no, or letting someone really see you, your body can read that change as a threat.

That's the brutal part. (Nobody puts that on the vision board.)

The beautiful part is that every time you stay with it, your nervous system gets a chance to learn something new.

Next time growth feels brutal, ask yourself: is this hard because it's wrong, or because it's new?

For therapists: clients often read the discomfort of change as proof that therapy isn't working. Naming this early, during Phase 2 psychoeducation, can help them stay in the work right when things start shifting.

If you want help spotting the progress that's easy to miss, grab my free resource, "10 Signs You're Healing from CPTSD," on my website. Link in my bio, or comment FREE and I'll send it to you.

10/02/2026

Love your questions about EMDR therapy. Keep ‘em coming! Here’s some Q & A for you.

09/30/2026

Have you ever wondered how EMDR therapy actually works? Let's break it down together. Drop your questions in the comments!

09/03/2026

🤔 A few questions you might want to ask your therapist (but feel weird asking)!!!

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🤬Q: Can I use the F* #% bomb in session?
A: I absolutely ENCOURAGE it!!

😭Q: What if I ugly cry in session?
A: I’ll pass you some tissues and tell you to “go with that”

☕️Q: Is it ok if I bring my coffee in with me?
A: As long as you bring me one, too!

🤓Q: Do therapists have a therapist?
A: Absolutely; therapy is a form of self care and it helps us avoid burnout.

FOLLOW my page for more information about EMDR therapy, a powerful psychotherapy that helps healing from trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.

Feel free to share information with a friend or loved one who could benefit from my services.

08/30/2026

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that helps process the trauma related to grief and then makes room for the natural grieving process to occur.

At times, the traumatic parts of loss can get in the way of grieving. When loss of a loved one is sudden or violent, the shock to our nervous system is so deeply impacted. Things like flashbacks, hyper vigilance, anxiety, panic, sleeplessness, among other symptoms can occur. Sometimes the trauma of the loss is so severe, an individual can develop PTSD which can then impede the natural grieving process.

If you or someone you love is struggling with complex, prolonged, or traumatic grief, please share my information with them.

Healing is possible! You don’t have to do it alone!

08/28/2026

My version of Friday night HAPPY HOUR (at least tonight😉)

07/29/2026

🧐How does EMDR therapy work?🧐

This is a common question many people ask!

🎥 Whether you have stumbled upon the therapy online, through a friend, or are contemplating if it’s right for you, you’ll want to stay tuned for my new series of short videos explaining how EMDR therapy works.

🤓My goal is to explain EMDR therapy in a simple, relatable way, and help people decide if it’s a type of therapy they may want to explore for themselves.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for some great info!!

I believe we humans need compassion, a safe space, and a trusted guide to help us overcome the turbulent waters of life. We weren’t meant to do it alone.

07/21/2026

Are you struggling with grief and mourning of a loved one that’s passed or experienced other types of losses such as relationship loss?

In my private psychotherapy practice, one of my areas of specialty is grief counseling using EMDR therapy in Naples FL.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is one of the most effective and researched therapies in the field today.

The approach is well known for treating PTSD, but decades of additional research shows it’s also effective for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and many other mental health conditions.

Feel free to reach out today to schedule a free consultation.

07/20/2026

In my private practice, I specialize in EMDR therapy for grief and trauma. I invite you to take a look at, and share, my grief therapy page to anyone who may be struggling.

Let’s take the next step together—compassionate support is just a conversation away.

05/09/2026

Childhood experiences can stay with you, shaping your relationships, self-worth, and sense of safety.

EMDR therapy supports the brain in processing and healing from trauma, allowing those experiences to lose their emotional intensity over time.

Learn more about EMDR therapy and childhood trauma:
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