Why You Over-Explain: A Trauma Therapist’s Guide to Reassurance-Seeking and Shame
If you over-explain in conversations, please know it’s from conditioning and an attachment based nervous system response rooted in shame and the need for safety. Here’s why it happens and how to begin healing!
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.
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!
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.