[8-min read] Being trauma-informed doesn’t necessarily mean a therapist has the depth of expertise, training, or tools to support you toward true healing—and that doesn’t mean they aren’t great therapists. It just means you’ll want to ask more questions about their experience. Here are some important things to consider, and therapy modalities that are specifically designed to treat individuals with trauma histories.

[12-min read] Often deemed a negative quality, dissociation, is actually quite adaptive; it is a natural coping mechanism where the mind and body separate from overwhelming thoughts, feelings, sensations, or memories to protect against trauma, stress, or physical pain. A lesser known fact is that dissociation can take many forms, from feeling detached from oneself to forgetting key details of one’s life.

[6-min read] Whether you’re coming to therapy to work through trauma, manage stress, or connect more deeply with yourself, somatic therapy offers a powerful approach that integrates body, mind, and emotions. In fact, research by somatic therapist Eugene Gendlin shows that the single most important factor in a client’s therapeutic progress is their ability to reference their body. Here are some tips to prepare for your first session and set the stage for transformative healing.

[7-min read] What happens when a place that promises healing, belonging, and transformation is the very source of your deepest wounds? Behind the glamorous services and charismatic leaders of megachurches lies a darker truth—one that mirrors the classic patterns of narcissistic abuse. These churches expertly exploit the vulnerabilities of those seeking solace, trapping them in cycles of control and manipulation. Read on to uncover how spiritual guidance can become spiritual harm.

[7-min read] Meditation isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially for trauma survivors. Traditional practices can trigger overwhelming emotions, anxiety, or dissociation, making it feel impossible to “quiet the mind.” But what if meditation could look different? By embracing trauma-sensitive approaches, such as mindful walking or orienting to your environment, you can transform meditation into a tool for healing and empowerment—one that meets you exactly where you are.

[3-min read] While talk therapy offers insight, it doesn’t fully heal trauma, which is stored in the body. Somatic therapy helps release these deeply imprinted experiences by addressing trauma at its core—within the nervous system—leading to true, lasting transformation. Learn why incorporating the body in therapy is essential for healing and how it can save you time and money in the long run.

[7-min read] Trauma is often at the root of many non-genetic mental health disorders and illnesses, with far-reaching implications that extend beyond the mind to contribute to chronic physical illnesses. Let’s break down what happens in the brain and body when we survive an overwhelming event.

[6-min read] When we think of trauma, we often picture catastrophic, life-altering events. But trauma isn't always about the big, catastrophic events. It can also stem from seemingly smaller, less obvious experiences that accumulate over time.

[6-min read] Our nervous system is the foundation of how we experience the world. But what happens when it gets stuck in a state of constant high alert or complete shutdown?

[5-min read] The intensity of psychedelic experiences often leads to nervous system flooding—a state where the nervous system becomes overwhelmed, making it impossible to process everything in the moment—and that’s okay! Psychedelic ceremonies are meant for feeling, not processing. However, everything felt and experienced in an altered state still needs to be integrated into our waking consciousness, where it can be anchored and accessed regularly.

[4-min read] I believe we're spiritual beings in a physical experience, which is why I integrate Reiki with therapy. Reiki supports holistic healing and, when combined with practices like Somatic Experiencing®, talk therapy, and intuitive touch, offers a deeply integrated approach that addresses mind, body, and spirit.

[4-min read] Your 20s are an exhilarating yet often overwhelming decade, where the choices you make can shape the rest of your life. Navigating this defining time with the support of a therapist, can be the key to not just surviving but thriving. From managing life transitions to building healthy relationships and healing old wounds, therapy offers a powerful space to discover who you truly are and lay the foundation for a fulfilling future.

[3-min read] I'm so glad you asked! Many therapists in private practice opt not to contract with insurance companies, and there are several compelling reasons behind this decision.

[5-min read] I hear this question often, and I have to admit, it wasn’t until I became a therapist that I truly began to understand the cost of therapy. So let's really break it down ...