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One of my passions as a trauma therapist is educating others on how life experiences shape the nervous system, influence patterns of behavior, and impact our sense of self. In this blog, I share tools, concepts, and mind-body practices that support trauma recovery, emotional resilience, and deep, embodied healing.

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EMDR for Complex PTSD: A Somatic and Parts-Based Approach to Deep Healing
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EMDR for Complex PTSD: A Somatic and Parts-Based Approach to Deep Healing

[5-min read] Explore how EMDR therapy can support healing from complex PTSD (CPTSD)—especially when combined with somatic therapy and parts work. Learn how EMDR helps reprocess core trauma, shift negative beliefs, and regulate the nervous system. If you're searching for a trauma therapist near me, this guide breaks down what to expect and how healing truly is possible.

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Trauma Therapy Happens in Phases—And Slower Really Is Faster

Trauma Therapy Happens in Phases—And Slower Really Is Faster

[6-min read] Learn how trauma therapy works using a 3-phase approach rooted in Somatic Experiencing (SE), IFS therapy, and EMDR. Discover why slower is faster when healing from trauma, and what real trauma-informed therapy looks like—whether you're seeking parts work, inner child healing, or a trauma therapist near you.

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Inner Child Healing: Reclaiming the Parts of You That Needed More
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Inner Child Healing: Reclaiming the Parts of You That Needed More

[5-min read] Inner child healing is a trauma-informed therapy approach that uses IFS therapy, parts work, and inner child therapy to help you heal emotional wounds from childhood. Learn how reconnecting with your inner child can transform patterns rooted in trauma—and how working with an IFS therapist near you can support deep, lasting healing.

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Healing Trauma Through Parts Work: How IFS Therapy Helps You Reclaim Your Inner World
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Healing Trauma Through Parts Work: How IFS Therapy Helps You Reclaim Your Inner World

[5-min read] Discover how IFS therapy—also known as parts work or parts therapy—helps with inner child healing and resolving trauma by working with your internal parts. Learn how to identify your Managers, Exiles, and Firefighters, and connect with your core Self for lasting transformation. If you’re searching for an IFS therapist near me or want to understand how trauma and IFS are connected, this guide breaks it down simply and compassionately.

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