Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilizes art-making as a means of communication and self-expression. It is a nonverbal form of therapy that is particularly useful for individuals who may have difficulty expressing their thoughts and feelings through words alone. Art therapy is used to treat a wide […]

Ever walked away from a conversation feeling unheard, overlooked, or steamrolled? Or maybe you’ve avoided speaking up altogether to keep the peace—only to end up frustrated or resentful later? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many of us weren’t taught how to express our needs clearly and respectfully. That’s […]

Routine and Healing Trauma. Consistency, routine, structure, and safety are all buzz words when working with trauma. Trauma inherently disrupts our nervous systems, throwing us into states of hypervigilance, dissociation, anxiety, panic, etc. For someone who has experienced trauma, either in childhood or adulthood, seeking consistency and routine translates to […]

As a trauma therapist, anxiety and shame have surfaced in my clients more than most other feelings. Anxiety feels flight-y while shame feels like ickyness that you can’t escape- no matter how hard you try, no matter how far you push away from emotions, no matter how much you disconnect […]

Medication, therapy, and determining the best fit for you. This is a question I am often asked by patients. The following is a summary of some of the more common medications used to help with therapy for patients who might benefit from them. I do not believe that everyone needs […]

You might be thinking “What does yoga have to do with therapy?” This is a question that comes up often with clients in session and in yoga classes. I am here to try to answer this question the best I can with relevant research and some anecdotal information too. Extensive […]