Why I specialize in trauma-focused therapy (and who this work is for)
Many women I’ve worked with come to me carrying the same quiet issue: “Why am I still struggling? I’ve done […]
PTSD
PTSD articles for understanding and healing
Why Trauma Symptoms Can Resurface or Intensify in Perimenopause (And What You Can Do About It)
If you’ve noticed old trauma symptoms creeping back in or worsening during perimenopause, you’re not imagining it. You’re not “going
Quiet Signs of Healing: What Real Progress in Trauma Therapy Looks Like
You’ve tried to move on from what happened in the past. You’ve tried therapy before and learned coping skills, and
Beyond Relief: Real Healing From PTSD That Lasts
Why quick relief from PTSD symptoms doesn’t last You’ve tried coping. You’ve tried pushing through. You’ve told yourself to just
How to know if you’re ready for trauma therapy: Signs, fears, and first steps
Traumatic events can change how you think, feel, and relate to the world. While time may pass, the weight of
Beyond Symptom Relief: How Two Evidence-Based Therapies For PTSD Reclaim Lives
The psychological impact of past traumas, like assault, abuse, a serious accident or fire, a natural disaster, combat, or other
First-line therapies for PTSD you deserve to know about
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, such
Finding Strength: Overcoming Avoidance in PTSD
What is avoidance in PTSD? Avoidance, one of the symptom clusters of PTSD (APA, 2013), refers to persistently avoiding internal
Speaking with Care: What to Say (and What Not to Say) to Support Someone with PTSD
Social support can have an important influence on response to trauma-focused therapy for those with PTSD. Greater social support predicted
How to deal with PTSD
Dealing with PTSD symptoms can be very challenging. They can interfere with daily living, strain relationships, and lead to withdrawal