Welcome to my blog.
What is the Window of Tolerance?
If you’ve ever felt like you can’t control your emotional responses, your nervous system may be outside its window of tolerance. This post breaks down what that means and how to support yourself more effectively.
What Is Family of Origin Trauma?
Family of origin trauma refers to the lasting impact of early family experiences on how you think, feel, and relate to others. This post breaks down what it is, common signs, and how it can affect you into adulthood.
Signs You Might Benefit From Trauma Therapy
Not all trauma is obvious. Many people notice patterns in their relationships, emotions, or reactions that trace back to earlier experiences. This post explores common signs that trauma therapy may be helpful and how healing work like EMDR can support lasting change.
What is EMDR Therapy?
Curious about EMDR or wanting a clearer understanding of the process? This post walks you through what EMDR therapy is, how it supports healing, and what sessions typically look like.
My Favorite Tools for Nervous System Regulation
Nervous system regulation comes up constantly in my work with clients. Many people already understand their patterns, their trauma, and their anxiety, but their bodies still feel stuck in survival mode. This post pulls together the tools I most often share in session to help regulate the nervous system, both in the moment and over time.
How Trauma Lives in the Body: Understanding the Physical Impacts
Trauma doesn’t just affect your thoughts or emotions. It can also have a lasting impact on the body. From chronic muscle tension and gut issues to sleep problems and fatigue, many people feel the physical impacts of trauma long before they have the words to describe what happened. Understanding these signs can help you replace self-blame with compassion and start supporting your body’s healing.
Disorganized Attachment: Understanding the Push-Pull Pattern and How to Heal
Disorganized attachment feels like wanting love and fearing it at the same time, a constant push-pull between closeness and self-protection. This article explains what disorganized (fearful-avoidant) attachment is, how it develops, and how it impacts relationships. You’ll also learn practical ways to calm your nervous system, understand your triggers, and move toward secure, healthy connections.
Understanding Avoidant Attachment: Why Pulling Away Feels Safer Than Getting Close
Avoidant attachment makes closeness feel risky. Learn how it develops, how it affects relationships, and ways to build love without losing independence.
Understanding Anxious Attachment: What It Is, Where It Comes From, and How to Heal
Anxious attachment can feel like living on an emotional rollercoaster, craving closeness yet fearing rejection at every turn. This post takes a deep dive into where anxious attachment comes from, how it shapes relationships, and practical ways to heal and build the secure connections you deserve.
What Are Attachment Styles? Let’s Talk About How You Relate in Relationships
Your attachment style is the lens through which you experience connection, trust, and emotional safety. Whether you tend to pull away, cling tightly, or feel calm in relationships, those patterns usually trace back to early life experiences. In this post, we’ll explore the four main attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized) and how understanding yours can help you build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Trauma Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Explained
Ever wondered why you shut down in conflict, people-please in relationships, or overthink everything? This blog breaks down the four main trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) and how they show up in real life.
What is C-PTSD? Understanding Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Have you ever felt overly sensitive to rejection, emotionally distant from your family, or unsure why relationships feel so difficult? You might have come across the term C-PTSD online and wondered if it applies to you. This post breaks down what Complex PTSD really is, how it shows up in everyday life, and how healing is possible, especially for those who grew up in emotionally neglectful or unpredictable environments.