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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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Why Working with a Somatic Trauma Specialist Matters
[9-min read] Not all therapists are trained to treat trauma—because trauma healing isn’t just about being ‘trauma-informed.’ It requires specialized training, body-based approaches, and a deep understanding of how trauma lives in the nervous system. This blog explains why working with a somatic trauma specialist matters, what to look for, and how real healing actually happens.
How to Make the Most of Somatic Therapy Sessions
[9-min read] Somatic therapy isn’t just about slowing down—it’s about unlocking the body’s wisdom to heal trauma at the root. This blog offers five powerful tips to help you get the most out of your somatic therapy sessions, from what to expect early on to how to care for yourself afterward. Whether you’re brand new or just want to deepen your practice, this is your guide to making each session truly transformative.
What Is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy—and Can It Help Heal Trauma?
[5-min read] What is ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP)? Learn how this powerful approach combines ketamine with psychotherapy to support trauma healing, reduce anxiety, and create real change. If you're searching for ketamine therapy near me or ketamine therapy in Los Angeles, here’s what to know.
Trauma: The Reason Why Meditation is so F*cking hard
[7-min read] If meditation makes you feel anxious, numb, or like you’re about to crawl out of your skin—you’re not doing it wrong, you’re likely carrying trauma. This blog explores why traditional meditation can be so hard for trauma survivors and how to make it work for your nervous system with somatic, trauma-sensitive practices that actually help you feel safe and grounded.
Ketamine for PTSD and Complex Trauma: A Somatic Approach to Healing
[5-min read] Explore how ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP) helps heal PTSD and complex trauma through nervous system regulation and somatic integration. Learn why combining ketamine therapy with trauma-informed care matters. Searching for ketamine therapy Los Angeles? Start here.
How Trauma Impacts Your Body—And How Somatic Experiencing® Can Help
[6-min read] Unresolved trauma doesn’t just affect your emotions—it impacts your entire body. Chronic illness, inflammation, fatigue, and pain can all be signs that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. This blog explores how trauma disrupts your physiology and how Somatic Experiencing® can gently restore balance and healing from the inside out.
“Big T” vs. “Little t” Trauma: The Spectrum of Experiences
[6-min read] Not all trauma looks the same—some wounds are loud and obvious, while others are quiet and cumulative. This blog breaks down the difference between ‘Big T’ and ‘Little t’ trauma, how both impact the nervous system, and why Somatic Experiencing® is a powerful healing tool for every point on the trauma spectrum.
Somatic Experiencing: Therapy for Nervous System Regulation
[4-min read] If talk therapy hasn’t brought the relief you’re looking for, your body might be holding the key. Somatic Experiencing® is a gentle, body-based approach that helps regulate the nervous system, release stored trauma, and restore your natural capacity for calm and resilience. This blog explains how it works—and why it might be the missing piece in your healing journey.
How Does a Regulated Nervous System Look & Feel?
[4-min read] We often talk about what dysregulation feels like—but what about when your nervous system is actually working the way it’s meant to? This blog explores what nervous system regulation looks and feels like in your body, mind, relationships, and worldview—so you can start to recognize true safety, presence, and balance from the inside out.
Dear Yoga: A Love Letter
[3-min read] Yoga has been more than a practice—it’s been a teacher, a mirror, and a lifeline. This open letter is a love note to the lessons, healing, and transformation that yoga has offered through grief, growth, and grace.
Is Your Whole Personality a Trauma Response?
[6-min read] If anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, or chronic exhaustion feel like your entire personality—you’re not broken, you’re likely dysregulated. This blog unpacks how trauma and chronic stress shape your identity, behaviors, and worldview through the nervous system—and what to do about it.
Psychedelic Integration Should be Somatic—Here’s Why.
[7-min read] Psychedelic healing doesn’t end when the ceremony does. Without somatic integration, insights can remain stuck in the mind, unprocessed in the body. This blog explores why Somatic Experiencing® is a powerful and necessary approach to integrating psychedelic journeys—especially for those with trauma histories.
What Happens to Your Nervous System During a Psychedelic Experience?
[6-min read] Psychedelic experiences can bring profound insight—but they can also flood the nervous system. This blog explains what happens in your body during a journey, how to recognize signs of nervous system overload, and why Somatic Experiencing® is a powerful tool for integration and long-term healing.
Why Are Private Practice Therapists So Against Taking Insurance?
[5-min read] Ever wonder why so many private practice therapists don’t take insurance? From low reimbursement rates and excessive paperwork to harmful limitations on your care, this post breaks down the real reasons therapists opt out—and how that choice actually protects your healing.
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