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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It’s Not About the Setbacks — It’s About How You Get Back on Track
By Valeriya Bauer, Psychotherapist | Westlake Village, CA One of [...]
Belief in Something Shapes Your Experience of It
One of my favorite topics to reflect on—both in my [...]
I’m Not Ready to Drop My Addictions, But I Want to Improve. Now What?
One of the common themes I see in trauma therapy—both [...]
You Now Have a Choice
Part of trauma therapy is discovering something profound: you now [...]
Find Your Inner Compass and Cultivate That With Time
One of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of trauma [...]
Don’t Attach to Any Outcome
The irony of this blog is that while I was [...]
Why It’s Important to Be Willing to Be Willing
One of the most important aspects of change and healing, [...]
The Illusion of Control
One of the most common—and often overlooked—sources of emotional pain [...]
Stop the Negative Self-Talk and See What Happens
Early on in my personal journey, I noticed just how [...]
My Philosophy on Living Life and How to Live It
By Valeriya Bauer, Psychotherapist Everyone in this world has a [...]
How Our Beliefs Shape Our Reality (And Why Therapy Targets Them)
By Valeriya Bauer, a Trauma Psychotherapist Have you ever stopped [...]
How to Make the Most Out of Therapy: A Trauma Therapist’s Guide to Meaningful Progress
By Valeriya Bauer, a Trauma Psychotherapist Whether you're engaging in [...]
