Dr. Maren Ellison, PhD — BlogPractical articles from a Denver psychologist on anxiety, relationships, fertility and IVF, birth trauma and EMDR.https://olgakolgusheva.comen-usCoping With the Two-Week Waithttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/coping-with-the-two-week-waithttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/coping-with-the-two-week-waitThe days between a transfer and a pregnancy test can feel endless. A few gentle ways to get through them with a little more steadiness.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertility & IVFDr. Maren Ellison, PhDWhat Actually Happens in an EMDR Sessionhttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/what-happens-in-an-emdr-sessionhttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/what-happens-in-an-emdr-sessionEMDR can sound mysterious. Here's a plain-language walk through a typical session, from the first preparation to processing a memory.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTEMDR & TraumaDr. Maren Ellison, PhDHow to Tell if Couples Therapy Will Helphttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-couples-therapy-will-helphttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-couples-therapy-will-helpWondering whether it is worth trying? Signs that couples therapy could be a good next step, and what to do if your partner is unsure.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCouplesDr. Maren Ellison, PhDWhy Anxiety Gets Louder at Nighthttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/why-anxiety-gets-louder-at-nighthttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/why-anxiety-gets-louder-at-nightThe house is quiet, and your mind is anything but. Why worry often peaks at bedtime, and a few things to try tonight.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnxietyDr. Maren Ellison, PhDGrieving a Failed IVF Cyclehttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/grieving-a-failed-ivf-cyclehttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/grieving-a-failed-ivf-cycleA negative result after everything you have put in can be devastating. Making room for that grief, and for what comes next.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertility & IVFDr. Maren Ellison, PhDWhy You Keep Having the Same Fighthttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/the-same-fight-over-and-overhttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/the-same-fight-over-and-overMost couples are not really fighting about the dishes. How to spot the cycle underneath, and step out of it together.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTCouplesDr. Maren Ellison, PhDTalking to Yourself Like a Friendhttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/being-kinder-to-yourselfhttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/being-kinder-to-yourselfYou'd never speak to a friend the way you speak to yourself. A simple practice for quieting the inner critic.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSelf-compassionDr. Maren Ellison, PhDWhen Birth Leaves You Shakenhttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/birth-trauma-is-realhttps://olgakolgusheva.com/blog/birth-trauma-is-realA difficult birth can stay with you long after the day itself. Signs of birth trauma and how support, including EMDR, can help.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTEMDR & TraumaDr. Maren Ellison, PhD