Finding Calm: EMDR Therapy in Cypress for Stress & Trauma Relief
- Rachel Higgins
- Sep 22
- 3 min read
Let’s be honest—the world feels overwhelming right now. Between the violence, political division, and nonstop stream of distressing news, it’s no wonder so many of us feel anxious, drained, or even hopeless. And yes, it’s completely normal to feel deeply impacted by tragedies, even when you didn’t personally know the people involved.
You don’t have to brush it off or convince yourself you’re “overreacting.” What you’re feeling is real, and it matters.
Even as a therapist, I’ve felt the weight of these times. Stress, sadness, even exhaustion - it’s all part of being human. The difference is, you don’t have to face it alone.
How Can Therapy Help Right Now?
While you can't control the outside world, you CAN control how you respond and learn ways to build calm within yourself. Therapy at HappiNest, located in in Cypress, Texas, provides a safe and steady space to process the weight of what’s happening in the world, while also focusing on what’s happening inside of you and your family. Some of the ways it can help include:
Gaining tools to manage stress and anxiety.
Learning healthy boundaries around news and social media.
Strengthening resilience and emotional regulation.
Reconnect with your values, your relationships, and your sense of peace.
Finding clarity and calm in uncertain times.
When the world feels chaotic, therapy helps you find your steady ground.
Trauma Isn’t Always What You Think
You may wonder if it’s fair to say you feel “traumatized” after watching something on the news. The answer? Absolutely. Trauma doesn’t just come from direct experiences. This kind of trauma is called collective trauma or vicarious/indirect trauma.
Collective Trauma → The psychological and emotional impact that a shared public event has on a community or society (e.g., mass violence, political unrest, terrorist attacks, pandemics).
Vicarious or Indirect Trauma from Media Exposure → Sometimes also called media-induced trauma or indirect trauma when the distress comes from repeated exposure to news or images of public violence.
So, you are not being "over-dramatic" or “too sensitive.” You’re being human. And there’s support through therapy at HappiNest in Cypress, TX. Keep reading...
EMDR Therapy for Trauma Treatment
At HappiNest in Cypress, we are trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy - one of the most powerful ways to heal from trauma, anxiety, and overwhelming stress. EMDR helps the brain reprocess painful memories, so they no longer feel as overwhelming or triggering, allowing clients to move forward with greater peace and resilience. By using guided bilateral stimulation (through sound, movement, or visuals), clients can safely revisit difficult memories and find lasting relief. This process promotes true healing, emotional balance, and overall well-being.
In addition, for those needing more than traditional talk therapy, I also offer Equine-Assisted EMDR Therapy in Cypress, TX, which combines the power of EMDR with the healing presence of horses! Working alongside horses adds another layer of safety, grounding, and connection. Horses have a way of reflecting what we feel and helping us regulate in ways that words alone sometimes can’t. Many clients describe it as calming, powerful, and surprisingly freeing.
Both EMDR and Equine-Assisted EMDR can be powerful tools for healing the effects of all types of trauma and finding balance in uncertain times.
Don’t Wait to Feel Better
If you’re reading this and something inside of you is whispering, “I need this,” trust that voice. You don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. Support is available and here at HappiNest Therapy in Cypress, TX . Together, we can work through these difficult feelings.
HappiNest is accepting new clients and available for virtual therapy for your convenience. Furthermore, HappiNest is open Saturdays!
👉 Schedule a session today or reach out directly at Rachel@happinesttherapy.com | (281) 301-5588
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