As a clinician, my primary goal is to help clients experience meaningful relief in a way that feels safe, empowering, and respectful of their pace. Over the years, I’ve trained in and utilized a variety of evidence-based approaches, always paying close attention to what truly helps clients move forward, not just intellectually, but emotionally and […]
Trauma therapy has evolved significantly over the past few decades, and today there are several effective approaches designed to help people process painful memories and move forward with their lives. Two therapies that are often discussed together are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Both approaches use eye movements and […]
A short time after my special operations experience, I was moving my young family to a new city. My wife, son, and I were in the back of a U-Haul unloading boxes into a storage unit near our new home. My wife and young son ambushed me in the back of the truck, cutting off […]
Complex trauma and narcissistic abuse leave deep emotional wounds that often feel impossible to heal. Traditional talk therapies sometimes fall short in addressing the intense and layered effects of these experiences. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has emerged as a leading approach in trauma healing, offering hope and tangible progress for many survivors. […]
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As a therapist who works with a variety of populations and issues, I’ve found that different interventions and techniques work for different clients. However, there’s one tool every single person I work with can use, regardless of what their individual struggles are—and that’s coping skills. What are coping skills? Coping skills are the thoughts and […]
When we think about trauma, we often focus on emotional pain—like feeling anxious, fearful, or on edge. But trauma doesn’t just live in our heads—it lives in our bodies too. Our bodies can carry the stress of trauma in ways we might not even realize. Let’s explore how trauma shows up physically, and how we […]
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Many adults feel tense or on edge even when nothing seems obviously wrong. They manage responsibilities, hold things together, and still feel braced inside. Rest doesn’t last. Calm feels hard to access. Often, this isn’t about current stress. It’s about a stress response that formed early. Growing up in an emotionally unpredictable environment teaches the […]
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 […]
