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 [...]
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 [...]
It’s Not About the Setbacks — It’s About How You Get Back on Track
By Valeriya Bauer, Psychotherapist | Westlake Village, CA One of [...]
The Evolution of Boundaries in Family Therapy: From Structural Roots to Modern Healing
When we talk about “boundaries” today, it’s often in the [...]
Why Corrective Experiences Are an Important Part of Healing
One of the most important aspects of trauma therapy is [...]
Sobriety Is Only the Beginning
One topic that has fascinated me since I first began [...]
The Biggest Fallacy Is That We Need to Obtain ____ or Get ____ to Be Happy
One of the biggest fallacies I see—in others, in my [...]
Belief in Something Shapes Your Experience of It
One of my favorite topics to reflect on—both in my [...]
What Is Holistic Psychotherapy and Why It Is Important to Me
By Valeriya Bauer, LMFT — Trauma Therapist in Westlake Village, [...]
