Trauma

Remember when we called it the information superhighway? That is what it was, back when the internet first showed up. The deal felt simple: you logged on, looked things up, learned something, ... Read More

Imposter syndrome can feel like standing outside a life that should belong to you, sensing that the version others see is only a careful performance. For some people, that feeling is not ... Read More

Suicidal thoughts are often treated solely as symptoms to be eliminated or risks to be managed, yet this narrow focus can overlook their deeper meaning. Many people who experience suicidal ... Read More

What if healing didn’t start with trying harder, thinking differently, or isolating yourself, but with being seen, understood, and supported in relationship? Interpersonal neurobiology ... Read More

Perfectionism and childhood trauma are often more connected than they appear. If you are a perfectionist, you are probably the person everyone counts on. You are the one who stays late, ... Read More

When we talk about attachment wounds in therapy, most people think of early childhood dynamics, moments when caregivers couldn’t show up consistently, or times when love felt conditional. ... Read More

Growing up, my family didn’t talk about painful experiences, we laughed loudly, cooked big meals, prayed hard, and kept secrets even harder. But silence has a cost, and when we don’t ... Read More

First responders and physicians run toward danger when most of us run away. Yet at the end of the shift, many carry invisible wounds, intrusive memories, disturbing images, flashbacks, ... Read More

For people struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression, the journey to healing requires understanding which trauma therapy approaches actually work. Many begin with well-meaning but ... Read More

  Introduction: Help for Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents Adult children of narcissistic parents often grow up feeling like nothing is ever good enough. This kind of upbringing ... Read More

Betrayal trauma represents one of the most devastating psychological wounds a person can experience. If you’re reading this, you might be feeling completely shattered, questioning ... Read More

Those of you who know me personally are aware that my son Nikolai passed away in November. Our family has been navigating this unimaginable loss, and while everyone’s grief is unique, ... Read More