Why the Holidays Feel So Stressful (Especially for People-Pleasers and Empaths)
The holidays often bring both joy and stress. Here’s why they can feel so emotionally charged- and how to navigate them with awareness, boundaries, and self-compassion.
Your Body Remembers: The Subtle Ways Trauma Lives in the Nervous System
Have you heard the phrase “the body keeps the score”? Even if you don’t recall every detail, trauma can live in your body and nervous system. Here’s how it shows up - and how healing begins.
Emotionally Immature Parents: How They Shape Us (And How to Heal)
Many adults minimize their lack childhoods unmet needs, yet still carry the impact of emotionally immature parents. Learn the signs, the lasting effects, and how to begin healing and building self-trust.
Why Anxious and Avoidant Partners Attract (And How to Heal Together)
Anxious and avoidant partners often feel stuck in a push-pull cycle - craving closeness yet fearing it. Learn why this happens and how to build healthier connection together.
Where Does Resentment Come From (And How to Heal It in Your Relationships)
Resentment doesn’t make you a bad person - it’s a signal. Learn where resentment comes from, what it’s telling you, and how to heal for healthier relationships.
Why You’re Drawn to Emotionally Unavailable People - And When It’s Time to Walk Away
Why do we feel chemistry with people who can’t meet us emotionally? I explain what emotional unavailability is, why we’re drawn to it, and when it’s time to stop hoping and start healing.
How to Spot Truly Toxic Behavior (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve ever felt confused, guilty, or emotionally drained around someone close to you - this blog breaks down the real signs of toxic behavior.
The Hidden Cost of Hyper-Independence: Why You Struggle to Let Anyone In
If asking for help makes you feel ashamed or unsafe, you might be struggling with hyper-independence - a protective response rooted in trauma or unmet attachment need. Learn how it forms, how it affects relationships, and how to heal!
Rest, Play, and Adventure: The Real Tools My Nervous System Needed
Overachieving? Burnt out? Inspired by my own trip, I share what your nervous system really needs like play, joy, adventure, and rest.
Why We Struggle to Be Alone (Even When We Crave Peace)
Struggling to enjoy alone time without guilt or anxiety? It might be rooted in trauma, stress, fears, or nervous system dysregulation. Learn why - and how to start reconnecting with yourself from a trauma-informed lens!
What Is EMDR Therapy - And How Does It Actually Work?
EMDR therapy 101! What it is, how it works, and if it can be done virtually. I also cover how it rewires trauma, reduces anxiety, and can shift long-held patterns.
Why Saying No Makes You Feel Guilty - Even When You’ve Done Nothing Wrong
Why does saying “no” make you feel selfish or wrong - even when you know you’re allowed to have needs? Here's how trauma wires guilt into your nervous system, and how to start unlearning the guilt with compassion.
Why Ambitious Women Are Secretly Anxious All the Time
Ever feel like you have it all together on the outside - but inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, and never able to rest? This blog explores why ambitious women struggle with high-functioning anxiety and how trauma, perfectionism, and nervous system dysregulation play a role.
Is It My Intuition or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference in Relationships
Ever wonder if that gut feeling is intuition or anxiety? This blog helps you tell the difference - especially if you have anxious attachment, hypervigilance, or a trauma history clouding your gut. Learn how your nervous system impacts your sense of trust, and how to build clarity in relationships.
Why Perfectionism Isn’t a Personality Trait - It’s a Protective Pattern
Perfectionism isn’t about being perfect - it’s about trying to feel safe, seen, enough, or worthy. If you constantly feel like you’re not doing enough or never allowed to rest, this blog breaks down how conditioning shapes these patterns - and how therapy can help you shift from good enough over perfection.
Where Does Anger Come From? Understanding Anger in People-Pleasers, Trauma Survivors, and Sensitive Nervous Systems
Anger isn’t the problem. It’s a signal - especially for people-pleasers and trauma survivors! Learn where anger comes from, how it shows up in your body, and why releasing it is key to healing.
Healing After Gaslighting & Chronic Invalidation: Rebuilding Self-Trust When Your Reality Was Dismissed or Minimized
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive” or found yourself doubting your own emotions and memories, you may be healing from gaslighting or chronic invalidation. Here’s how to rebuild self-trust and reconnect with what’s real.
What Does “Somatic” Actually Mean And How Are Somatic Approaches Used In Therapy?
What does “somatic” actually mean - and how does it help in therapy? In this blog, I break down the real meaning of somatic work, how it supports trauma healing, and why I use it with clients who feel stuck in survival mode.
What Is Anxiety? A Holistic Therapist’s Guide to Understanding, Identifying, and Easing Anxiety
If anxiety runs the show - whether it looks like spiraling thoughts, a tight chest, or constantly bracing for the worst - you’re not alone. In this post,I break down what anxiety really is, what can cause it, how high-functioning anxiety differs from a clinical disorder, and holistic ways to regulate your nervous system and feel more grounded.
What Is C-PTSD? Understanding Complex Trauma, Relational Wounds & the Path to Healing
C-PTSD isn’t just about what happened to you - it’s about what kept happening over time. This blog breaks down the signs of complex trauma, how it shows up in relationships, and how therapy with a trauma-informed EMDR therapist can help you begin healing.