Blog - Compassionate therapy in Concord, MA

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How EMDR therapy reprograms trauma responses in the nervous system

Here is the simplest way to explain EMDR to someone who is afraid of being re-traumatized: some memories get stored before the brain has finished processing them, so they still

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What is high-functioning trauma and how does it affect successful adults?

High-functioning trauma describes adults who carry the effects of unresolved trauma while continuing to perform well at work, at home, and in their communities. It is not a formal diagnosis.

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Trauma-informed interpersonal process group therapy

Reviewed by Dr. Rey Junco, D.Ed. — trauma therapist specializing in complex PTSD, health anxiety, and relational trauma. A structured, high-feedback group for adults who want to change how they

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EMDR therapy

If you’ve been in therapy before and still feel stuck in the same patterns, you’re not alone. Some experiences don’t fully resolve through insight alone, they stay in your body

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A different approach to trauma recovery with ART

If you’re a high-achieving adult who appears capable on the outside but feels disrupted by old experiences on the inside, you’re not alone. Unresolved trauma can quietly shape how you

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LGBTQ+ affirming mental health care

If you’re LGBTQ+, you may have learned, sometimes very early, that parts of who you are were not safe to show. Your gender, sexuality, or identity may have been questioned,

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Making sense of your inner world with Internal Family Systems therapy

If you’re a high-achieving adult, you may be used to pushing through stress, staying composed, and performing at a high level even when things feel messy inside. But trauma, health

When health anxiety takes over

If you live with health anxiety, your body can start to feel like something you have to constantly monitor or manage. A new sensation appears, maybe tightness in your chest,

Narcissistic abuse and the path to reclaiming self-trust

If you’ve been in a relationship that left you doubting yourself, questioning your perceptions, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed, you may still be trying to understand what happened. Narcissistic abuse can

I cannot emphasize enough how kind, caring and compassionate Dr. Junco is. He is also incredibly gifted in his abilities to help others. I was initially seeking a trauma therapist for EMDR treatment, Dr. Junco suggested ART instead. He explained how it works, and we discussed how it sounds too good to be true. I was skeptical at our first session but trusted Dr. Junco's recommendation. It was an oddly calm experience considering the memories I was working with, and I left the session feeling lighter. Right away I noticed positive changes. The greatest was how sudden noise would startle me. At first, I was expecting to be startled but I did not have the full-blown fight or flight response. It was only a feeling of anticipation of that feeling. After a week or two, things recalibrated and I hardly notice sudden noises any longer. This alone has greatly improved quality of life. Looking forward to processing the rest.

J C

Dr. Junco guided me through my first experience with ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). He made me feel comfortable sharing my trauma and led a very calming therapy session. He is one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have ever met. I was skeptical of this process; however, I have made tremendous progress overcoming my phobia since the appointment. Immediately after the session, I felt a weight lifted off of my shoulders, and I continue to realize new progress now (a month later). I will go back to Dr. Junco if another issue arises in a heartbeat, and I cannot recommend him enough! Thank you!!

I was referred to Dr. Junco for Accelerated Resolution Therapy by my Therapist after years of struggling with my phobia with no significant progress. My phobia was impacting my daily life. I was very skeptical about this therapy because I read it can take as little as one session to work. I literally felt it was too good to be true. Dr. Junco was very validating about my skepticism and took the time to answer all of my questions before my appointment. After my appointment, I started noticing small changes that I now realize are big life changes. I believe this therapy has truly changed my life. I will be returning to Dr. Junco in the future to work on other areas in my life. Truly amazing!!

O S

This was my first experience with ART. Dr Junco was so pleasant and immediately made me feel at ease. His room was nicely designed and the lighting was peaceful. I was in a bit of a panic that day given a collection of events that had occurred the day before. I was amazed at how Dr Junco was able to calm me down within minutes with this technique. I worked in an incident that occurred when I was a child. It was a belief around the religion I was raised in. Though I hadn’t been in the religion for over 2 decades there was a sense of guilt that I carried for being inactive in it for all of these years. After just one session with Dr Junco I feel so much freedom around this incident. It feels as if it’s now a shadow I’m aware of that I’m completely at peace with. I’m so grateful for the work Dr Junko does. I strongly recommend him to anyone who feels stuck either by trauma or belief systems that hold them back. Why carry emotional weight when you can be free of it? The sooner you let it go, the better.

J P