In this enlightening episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, co-hosts Matt Sabatello and Kaitlyn Oleinik sit down with Claudia Arias, the founder of Sacred Space Counseling. A Lyme literate therapist specializing in EMDR, Claudia brings her own Lyme journey to the forefront, offering invaluable insights into how her personal experiences have shaped her professional approach in helping the community.

Key Discussion Points:

• Introduction of Claudia Arias: Learn about Claudia’s background, her work in mental health, and how her own battle with Lyme disease led her to specialize in trauma and EMDR therapy.
• Claudia’s Lyme Disease Journey: Claudia shares her initial symptoms, the challenges of diagnosis, and the integration of her experience into her therapeutic practices.
• Healing Techniques and Therapies: Claudia discusses the benefits of EMDR and other healing therapies she used during her Lyme disease treatment.
• Advice for Lyme Disease Sufferers: Drawing from her professional expertise and personal experience, Claudia offers advice to those currently battling Lyme disease.
• Impact of Lyme on Mental Health: Exploration of how Lyme disease affects mental health and how Claudia’s practice addresses these complex challenges.
• EMDR and Its Role in Lyme Disease Recovery: Detailed discussion on how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be a powerful tool in the healing journey for those suffering from Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses.

Conclusion: Claudia’s story is not just one of overcoming illness, but also of transforming personal adversity into professional advocacy. Her insights provide hope and actionable advice for anyone affected by Lyme disease. Join Matt, Kaitlyn, and Claudia as they delve into the intersections of mental health and chronic illness, shedding light on the path to recovery and empowerment.

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Whether you’re a Lyme disease patient, a mental health professional, or someone interested in the healing journeys of others, this episode is a profound resource filled with guidance and inspiration.