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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

“Why Do I Struggle Like This?” You’re successful in many areas of your life — maybe even high-achieving — yet, there are just some...

Signs that show up in adulthood that you may have experienced childhood trauma and steps for healing

Have you ever felt like you had to grow up too fast? Do you struggle with setting boundaries, feel overly responsible for others, or find...

Coping skills fall short for trauma survivors. Shifting to nervous system regulation fosters true healing within the body.

What is developmental trauma, and what causes it? Developmental trauma is made up of emotional, psychological, and/or physical scars...

Election season is a challenging time for many, and it can often bring added tension into our closest relationships. For some, these...

Trauma is a term that involves a range of intensely distressing experiences and their lasting impacts on people. While many are familiar...

When it comes to addressing deep-seated trauma and emotional distress, finding the right therapeutic approach can be transformative....

In the world of mental health and therapy, perhaps no calling is as nuanced and delicate as working with clients who have endured severe...

Grief is a multifaceted emotion, a labyrinth of pain and longing that often emerges in response to the loss of a loved one....

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. However, the reality for many families is that it's...

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...

Trauma bonding occurs when a person forms a strong emotional connection with someone who has been abusive, manipulative, or harmful in...