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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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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.