Have you noticed when someone asks what your goals are, you might answer with ideas of traveling, finishing college, having a career, family, etc.? For those healing from trauma, I hear goals of ...read more
3 Things You Need to Hear after a Traumatic Experience
A traumatic experience is overwhelming and devastating. Such a sudden, unexpected, or repeated event leaves you confused, dazed, and in a state of uncertainty. Your world has changed and you’re not ...read more
3 Steps -When You’re Ready for that Conversation
You’re working with your therapist or reading a self-help book and it clicks. You come to the “aha” moment and realize, “Wait, this person hurt me. He (or she) really hurt me! It’s not my fault. I ...read more
Survivors of Abuse & Connection over Rejection
As survivors of abuse, it can be hard to believe the phrase Faith over Fear. Probably even harder to practice, Connection over Rejection Trauma in childhood teaches us how to reject ourselves and ...read more
Is therapy right for you right now?
You’re stressed and overwhelmed. The last thing you want to do is focus on negative emotions in therapy right now. If you have kids at home, you may feel you don’t have the time (or energy) to deal ...read more
The Real on EMDR Therapy
As a certified EMDR therapist, these are common questions or comments I often get about EMDR Therapy: What is EMDR Therapy? I’m not sure if it’s right for me and what I want to focus on in ...read more
Am I the right therapist for you?
Coming to therapy can really be a tough decision. Finding the right therapist for you can be daunting. A scary decision. Especially if it's your first time. There are many therapists out there. ...read more
9 Tips to Support You & Your Spouse with PTSD
Feeling lost on how to support yourself and your spouse with PTSD? Are you not feeling heard? Your partner is not able to hear or handle your emotions. Being extra cautious? You don’t know what or ...read more
Depression: Clinical vs. Situational & Options to Treat
You may already know the signs and symptoms of depression: Feeling sad daily or almost daily Low energy and difficulty facing the day / tasks Difficulty concentrating Difficulty ...read more