Struggling with chronic burnout, disconnection, or feeling like you're living on autopilot? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Learn how dissociation is a common trauma response that exists on a spectrum, especially among high-achieving professionals and creatives with perfectionist or people-pleasing tendencies. This blog explores how mental health counseling and psychotherapy can help, particularly when talk therapy alone hasn’t been enough.

Shame is an incredibly powerful and persistent emotion. It often feels like something deep inside us that we can’t shake off—like a heavy weight we carry around, even if no one else sees it. As a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, every one of my clients experiences some degree of shame, and I’ve seen how it can distort how we see ourselves and our place in the world. What makes shame so insidious is that it doesn’t just show up as an isolated feeling—it often becomes a lens through which we interpret everything in our lives.

When trauma enters the picture, whether in the form of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) or C-PTSD (Complex PTSD), shame can often take center stage. Trauma doesn’t just impact the body or mind; it can shape your self-worth and sense of identity in profound ways. And unfortunately, it often locks people into a cycle of negative self-talk and self-blame that keeps them stuck.

Understanding how shame shows up in trauma and how to heal from it is a crucial part of the recovery process. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying an invisible burden of shame, or if you’ve struggled with feeling "not enough" or unworthy, know that you’re not alone—and there is hope for healing.

If you’re here, chances are you’ve been feeling stuck—exhausted by the same patterns of perfectionism, burnout, or self-doubt that keep showing up no matter how hard you try to push through. Maybe you’ve been wondering why it feels like you’re working twice as hard as everyone else just to feel okay, or why certain memories or triggers seem to have a hold over you even when you try to move on. You’re not alone, and there’s a reason it feels this way.

Trauma, especially relational trauma from growing up in an environment that didn’t meet your needs, doesn’t just live in your mind—it gets stuck in your body and nervous system. And if you’re reading this, chances are you’re ready to stop just managing the symptoms and start addressing the deeper patterns that keep holding you back. That’s where EMDR comes in.

While traditional talk therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or psychodynamic therapy offer valuable insight, brain-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) often provide a faster and more direct route to healing. In this post, I’ll explain why brain-based therapies like EMDR are so effective for trauma recovery and how intensives using these methods can provide rapid symptom relief for those seeking significant change in a matter of days, not years.

Trauma has a way of leaving its mark. It can shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how safe we feel in the world. For some, trauma shows up in the form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), while for others, it takes the form of Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). Though these conditions share some similarities, they are distinct in important ways—and so are the approaches to healing.

As a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, I’ve seen how understanding the difference between PTSD and C-PTSD can empower people to make sense of their experiences and choose the right path for their healing journey. My goal is to help clients like you feel seen, understood, and hopeful about the possibility of change. Healing doesn’t have to take forever—with the right approach, progress can come faster than you might expect.

As a trauma recovery therapist, I find it deeply rewarding to work with clients who are navigating the intersection of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and past traumatic experiences. This dynamic can be challenging, but it also reveals the strengths and resilience of individuals with ADHD. I take great satisfaction in helping clients uncover these strengths, work through the complexities of ADHD and trauma, and create lives that feel more manageable, balanced, and meaningful. In this blog, I’ll explore the relationship between ADHD and trauma, how they impact each other, and how therapy can be a powerful tool in the healing process.

While traditional talk therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or psychodynamic therapy offer valuable insight, brain-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) often provide a faster and more direct route to healing. In this post, I’ll explain why brain-based therapies like EMDR are so effective for trauma recovery and how intensives using these methods can provide rapid symptom relief for those seeking significant change in a matter of days, not years.