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All things trauma healing …

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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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.

Trauma Healing • Somatic Experiencing • Psychedelic Therapy • EMDR • IFS & Parts work • Energy Healing • From the Chair

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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.

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.