The Paradox of Acceptance
So much of why people come to therapy is because [...]
Why I Chose to Specialize in Trauma Work
People sometimes ask me why I chose to focus on [...]
The Feeling of Inner Peace and Calm Is Available to You at Any Moment
In my work as a trauma therapist, there is something [...]
The Invisible Addictions
When we think about addiction, most of us picture the [...]
Why Are We So Obsessed with Surface-Level Things?
If I’m being honest, this blog was born out of [...]
Learning Balance Is Important
When I sit with clients in trauma therapy, one of [...]
Focus on the Process and Not the End Goal
In my work as a trauma therapist, one theme comes [...]
People Pleasing as a Trauma Response
We all have different ways of responding to trauma and [...]
Stop Thinking You’re So Unique
Okay—before you get very upset about the title of this [...]
Let’s Talk About Religious Trauma
So many of us have been affected—directly or indirectly—by religious [...]
How Shame Keeps Us Stuck
One of the themes that comes up again and again [...]
The Feeling of “The Other Shoe Will Drop”
A common experience I see with my clients—and one I’ve [...]
The Holidays Are Over. Now What?
So… you’ve made it through the holidays. Congratulations. That alone [...]
Why Holidays Can Be Activating—and What to Do About It
So much of my work at this time of year [...]
How Do I Know If I Have Complex PTSD?
Complex PTSD (or C-PTSD) is a term that has become [...]
Why Am I Scared to Be Alone With My Thoughts?
Following up from my previous blog about being alone — [...]
How to Be Comfortable with Being Alone
By Valeriya Bauer, Psychotherapist A topic that comes up often [...]
Some Tips, Tools, and Tricks for Having a Successful Therapy and Healing Experience
As a therapist and someone who’s been on both sides [...]
How to Utilize Tools Learned in Therapy to Create Safety Outside of Sessions
Something I struggled with early in both my personal and [...]
What Is Somatic Trauma Therapy and How Do I Practice It?
What Is Somatic Trauma Therapy and How Do I Practice [...]
