top of page
Online Therapy for North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida
In person at 1039 Golf Course Road, Old Fort, NC 28762 | 704.312.2347


When Trauma Looks Like ADHD
Childhood trauma, or developmental trauma, leaves impacts that are often not obvious or expected. It shapes how you perceive, react to,...
Emily Smith
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Understanding Developmental Trauma - What it looks like and the Maleficent 8
Trauma is often thought of as a singular, catastrophic events—accidents, natural disasters, or assaults. In recent years, complex trauma...
Emily Smith
Dec 2, 20246 min read


What's the difference between Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) and Developmental Trauma?
Trauma is a term that involves a range of intensely distressing experiences and their lasting impacts on people. While many are familiar...
Emily Smith
Aug 1, 20243 min read


The Significance of the Dual Attunement Frame in Brainspotting for Trauma Therapy
Embarking on the journey of healing from trauma in therapy often involves exploring innovative therapeutic approaches, as traditional...
Emily Smith
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Navigating the Loss of a Parent Who is Still Alive
Grief is a multifaceted emotion, a labyrinth of pain and longing that often emerges in response to the loss of a loved one....
Emily Smith
Jan 30, 20243 min read


How Anger Heals Trauma
Adverse childhood experience, abuse, neglect, violence, emotional unavailability - trauma. Trauma's impact is deep, wide, vast and...
Emily Smith
Dec 6, 20232 min read


A Guide for Parentified Adult Children on Setting Emotional Boundaries
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. However, the reality for many families is that it's...
Emily Smith
Nov 20, 20234 min read


Understanding the Mother Wound and the Impact of Family Trauma
The "mother wound" is a concept not explicitly found in diagnostic manuals like the DSM-5, nor does it reside within the pages of any...
Emily Smith
Oct 18, 20235 min read


How do I know if I'm in a Trauma-Bonded relationship?
Trauma bonding occurs when a person forms a strong emotional connection with someone who has been abusive, manipulative, or harmful in...
Emily Smith
Oct 11, 20234 min read


Am I an Empath? Or is this the effect of childhood trauma...
In the complex world of human emotions, our upbringing often shapes our ability, and sometimes necessity, to read others and adapt to...
Emily Smith
Oct 3, 20233 min read


Brainspotting for Complex Trauma in Therapy - Finding Healing in the Gaze
Complex trauma is a multifaceted and severe form of psychological trauma that typically results from prolonged or repeated exposure to...
Emily Smith
Oct 2, 20232 min read


5 Under-the-Radar Signs of Trauma
Trauma isn't always a glaring wound; it can hide beneath the surface, shaping our lives in subtle yet profound ways. We often think of...
Emily Smith
Sep 6, 20232 min read

Effects of Complex Trauma: What is it and what do the scars left behind look like
For decades, mental health professionals have directed their attention towards the aftermath of shocking events like accidents, wars, and...
Emily Smith
Aug 17, 20236 min read


A career after trauma - "Why does my job feel so hard?"
Childhood hardship is a profoundly impactful experience that can shape so many aspects of a person's life, even the parts of our lives...
Emily Smith
Aug 2, 20234 min read
bottom of page