Inside My Mind: A Therapist’s Blog

I hope you find something in here that helps you live a more confident life.

TOPICS:

Betrayal Trauma Grief & Loss

EMDR Therapy Psychedelic Therapy

Carly Pollack 8/12/25 Carly Pollack 8/12/25

Supporting a Loved One Through Pregnancy Loss: A Guide for Friends and Family

Watching someone you care about navigate pregnancy loss is heartbreaking. Words often feel inadequate, and actions clumsy. This guide helps friends and family understand complex grief and trauma, showing you how to truly be present. Because while you can't fix their loss, your support makes a real difference. Read on to learn how to help.

Carly Pollack 7/13/25 Carly Pollack 7/13/25

Moving Through Pain: Healing and Support After an Abortion

After an abortion, you might feel a lot. This guide offers a compassionate space to acknowledge the multiple emotions you might experience, from relief to grief - all of which are valid. You'll learn powerful coping strategies to embrace your healing, and different types of therapies that might help along the way. If you’re curious about therapy after an abortion, a pro-choice therapist is critical. Read on to learn more.

Carly Pollack 3/28/25 Carly Pollack 3/28/25

It's Not a Miscarriage: The Crushing Grief of Pregnancy Loss

The term "miscarriage" can feel cruel, implying fault - where there is none - in the heartbreak of pregnancy loss. This is about the crushing grief of losing a longed-for future that deserves to be acknowledged with compassionate language. Society often falls short in supporting this profound pain, but EMDR therapy and gentle self-care steps can be healing. Let’s stop blaming and start understanding. Read on to learn more.