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.

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.

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!

Overachieving? Burnt out? Inspired by my own trip, I share what your nervous system really needs like play, joy, adventure, and rest.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Self-sabotage isn’t about laziness or lack of motivation - it’s often a trauma response. This blog explores the deeper reasons we hold ourselves back and how to heal from the patterns that keep us stuck.

If stillness makes you uneasy, if urgency feels safer than rest, or if you’re always bracing for the next crisis - this blog unpacks how trauma can create an addiction to stress and chaos, and how to begin healing. You’re not “too much” - you’re just in survival mode.

Shame and guilt are emotions that can deeply impact your self-esteem, relationships, and sense of self - especially if you’ve experienced trauma, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or chronic anxiety. In this blog, you'll learn the key differences between shame and guilt, and how to start untangling the patterns that keep you stuck. Plus, practical tips for overcoming toxic shame and unhelpful guilt - so you can rebuild trust with yourself and move toward healing.

Ever feel like you’re always either “too much” or “not enough”? Learn why people-pleasing, perfectionism, and anxious attachment can leave you stuck - and how to start healing from the inside out.

Rescuing can look like helping - but it often leaves you feeling drained, resentful, and over-responsible. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to recognize rescuing vs supporting in relationships, why rescuing happens, and how to start healing these patterns for good.