Dissociation is a common yet often misunderstood response to trauma. Many people describe feeling disconnected from their bodies, emotions, or sense of reality. Others notice spacing out, emotional numbing, memory gaps, or a sense of watching life from a distance. While dissociation can feel alarming, it is not a sign of weakness or failure—it is a nervous system response that once served a vital protective purpose. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy offers a compassionate

You’ve Built a Life That Works—So Why Does This Still Hurt? From the outside, your life looks steady. You’re capable, thoughtful, intelligent. You manage responsibility well. You’ve learned how to function—often at a very high level. And yet, there’s a familiar tension that surfaces in certain relationships. A subtle tightening in your chest after a conversation. A wave of guilt when you choose yourself. An internal debate that starts long before you set a boundary—and linger

Learn why holiday boundaries and rest are essential for trauma healing. Discover practical ways to honor your capacity and stay grounded this season.

Learn why the holidays often trigger trauma and how Brainspotting therapy helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and create lasting healing.

Your first serious relationships can reveal old emotional patterns. Learn how healing attachment wounds in relationships helps you understand your triggers, break intergenerational cycles, and build authentic, secure connections.

Many successful, high-achieving adults carry hidden wounds from their past. Learn the signs of high functioning childhood trauma, how it affects the brain, body, and relationships, and how trauma therapy can help you heal and find balance.

Learn how healing your trauma story can reduce shame, restore self-compassion, and help you reclaim ownership of your life and identity.

Discover the overlooked link between OCD and trauma. Learn how a trauma-informed ERP approach can support deeper healing and lasting recovery.

As a therapist, few books have influenced my work as deeply as The Body Keeps the Score  by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. This groundbreaking...

Maybe you’ve started to wonder if the things you went through as a child were “normal.” You might notice certain patterns in your...

If you’re the one making sure the fridge is stocked, remembering birthdays, scheduling appointments, and holding the emotional pulse of...

If you live with high anxiety, you probably know what it feels like when your body takes over. Your heart races. Your breath shortens....

Relationships are at the heart of human connection—but for many, they’re also one of the most difficult areas of life. Maybe you struggle...

Emotional regulation is one of the most vital skills a parent can develop—and one of the most challenging for those who have experienced...

If you live with perfectionism, you might already know it’s not just about having “high standards.” It’s the pit in your stomach when you...

We know that behind every struggle with substance use, there’s a deeper story. One shaped not by weakness or there being anything wrong...

You’ve done the work. You’ve named the trauma. You’ve cried the tears, told the story, made peace with what happened—or so you thought....

Imagine waking up one day and feeling like you're watching your life from outside your body. Conversations feel distant, like you're...

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, panic attacks, dissociation, or trauma, chances are someone has suggested grounding techniques....

This blog will explore why trauma makes relationships hard, and how to reconnect when you shut down.

Healing trauma isn’t just about changing your thoughts. It’s about helping your whole nervous system feel safe, regulated, and connected....

If you struggle with moderate to severe anxiety, you may wonder why you react differently or become more easily triggered than other...

Moments of disconnection can feel terrifying. You might feel like you’re floating outside your body, watching your life from a distance,...

Many of us think of anxiety as a problem in and of itself—a mental health condition that can cause racing thoughts, muscle tension, or a...