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As a therapist, there is no better feeling than cultivating trust with a client, and hearing about your innermost thoughts and feelings. Creating a relationship with you is the most foundational part of treatment, and it takes time to build a sense of trust and safety. With that said, there are some ways to build that trust and get to the real work more quickly. Here are some things that will help guide you, as a client, towards meeting your goals. It’s not easy, but it is ul

Nervous system regulation has been a big buzz phrase online recently, and may even come with some controversy. It's important to add that it carries a lot more nuance than what I can write in a blog post, and requires daily, gentle practice to help bring yourself back to safety. If you are someone who’s suffered from trauma, you may find these practices hard to incorporate on your own, and I recommend seeking the support of a therapist. Non Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR, also known a

No emotions or health symptoms are inherently good or bad . They are all trying to protect us, even the uncomfortable ones. Attempting to avoid or push them away will only give them more control over you. Yes, that includes the chronic pain, shame, anger and all the most unpleasant feelings. Once you master the acceptance over these feelings, you can truly have freedom. Spirituality, psychology and science are interconnected . Many spiritual, ancient practices have been prove

As someone who has struggled with chronic illness and mysterous health conditions for over 10 years, I simply have to honor the importance of self care. Luckily I have (mostly) overcome my symptoms with the help of trying out MANY different things. Most significantly was learning how to support my nervous system, asking my body what it needed and taking care of myself. If you are (or love someone who is) dealing with nonstop, chronic and mysterous health symptoms, then here a

As an avid reader, I've read dozens of self-help, memoirs, psychology and adjacent books to help me soak up information. I've always been so curious about other people's perspectives, and what it's like to be in their shoes, and memoirs have really satiated that curiosity. I believe all the reading I've done over the years (both fiction and non-fiction!) have helped me to become a more compassionate, understanding and curious therapist, because I can really see things your po

A few months ago, I saw this trend going around on social media. It made me think about some of the things I would tell you (friends or...

The power of validation: So important to validate first, especially for clients who have been through trauma or chronic invalidation by...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition that can significantly impact one's quality of life. For those seeking psychotherapy for PTSD, I am a skilled professional who specializes in various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative

When seeking expert psychotherapy services, finding a therapist who prioritizes trauma-informed care can make all the difference in the healing journey. Often, trauma survivors also suffer from guilt and shame that only exacerbates suffering and blocks further healing. As a result, it is important to find a practitioner whose approach stands out for their nonjudgmental, empathetic nature. I bring a wealth of experience to my practice, specializing in a range of therapeutic mo