In a world where emotional wounds can feel overwhelming and hope sometimes seems out of reach, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) offers a path toward deep healing and renewed optimism. Developed by Dr. Diana Fosha, AEDP is grounded in the belief that within every person lies an innate capacity for resilience, growth, and transformation—no matter […]
Healing Beyond Words: Integrating Somatic Therapy, EMDR, ACT, and aspects of PRT for Trauma Recovery When it comes to healing from trauma, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Our minds and bodies hold onto experiences in unique ways, and the path to recovery often requires more than just talking about what happened. That’s where integrative therapy approaches—like Somatic […]
Choosing a Particular Trauma Relief Therapy If your life was disrupted by an unexpected experience and you cannot stop the cycles of self-doubt, sorrow or frustration, help is available in many forms. Anxiety, trauma, PTSD and complex trauma can be cured. Receiving compassionate and effective help after a life shock is very important. However, Choosing […]
Happy Pride, Denver! 🌈✨This month is a vibrant reminder of the brilliance, resilience, and joy within our LGBTQIA+ communities. Pride is a celebration of identity, connection, and the freedom to live boldly and authentically — and that deserves to be honored loudly. In my practice, I celebrate queer and trans clients every day by offering […]
Supporting a partner who has experienced sexual trauma can be both a deeply compassionate and challenging journey. You may feel a strong desire to help them heal, yet find yourself unsure of the best way to provide comfort and understanding. The truth is, navigating this path requires patience, empathy, emotional attunement, and a willingness to […]
Trauma Responses or Personality Traits? Redefining the DSM for Survivors “I’ve been called dramatic, intense, needy—even manipulative. But what if I was just scared, and no one noticed?” If you’ve ever walked away from a therapy session or diagnosis feeling more judged than helped, you’re not alone. Many trauma survivors—especially those with complex or prolonged […]
Borderline Personality Disorder: When Every Emotion Feels Like an Emergency: Life with BPD If you’ve ever felt like your emotions are just too loud, like your reactions come too fast and too hard and you can’t hit pause, you’re not alone. If you’ve been told you’re “Too much,” “too sensitive,” or that […]
erving Youngstown and Surrounding Communities If you’ve ever wondered why certain things in your daily life feel “off” after a difficult event — even when that event was long ago — you’re not alone. Many people in the Youngstown, Ohio area who connect with a trauma therapist in Ohio discover that trauma doesn’t just live […]
Imagine you are you working out with a new trainer at the gym. You don’t know one another well yet, and the trainer is still trying to get to know what your body can and can’t do. She tells you to get down onto all fours for some bird dogs. Now, you know that your […]
I often hear clients with complex trauma and borderline personality disorder (BPD) describe feeling “too much.” In therapy, we explore what this means, how they interpret it, and how their past may have shaped this perception of human distress—a struggle to regulate their inner world. Although being “too much” can be linked to invalidation, rejection, […]
