Starting therapy is a HUGE step toward trauma recovery, but finding a therapist that fits your needs is overwhelming! What are all of these acronyms? How do you know which types of therapy for trauma are right for you? As a trauma therapist, I have learned the ins and outs of the different treatment modalities. […]
5 Somatic Therapy Exercises for Anxiety that will Change your Life
Anxiety. It takes over your body. It makes your heart race, makes your body feel hot, and makes you feel like you might throw up. So why does traditional therapy focus on only changing your thoughts? Somatic therapy exercises can treat anxiety on a physical level so that your body can feel back to normal. […]
Insomnia and Anxiety: 10 Tips to Finally Get Some Rest
There is nothing worse than feeling exhausted, laying down to go to bed, and having your mind race or your eyes wide open. Insomnia and anxiety often go hand-in-hand, Fortunately, there are things you can do to help! As a mental health therapist, I’ve seen how creating certain patterns and making small adjustments can relieve […]
5 Powerful Rules for Anxiety about Anxiety
Anxiety about anxiety is a never-ending loop that can leave you feeling hopeless and in fear of the most basic daily living tasks. Fortunately, there are things you can do to start recovering! As a mental health therapist, and a former anxious person, I know how it feels to live in fear of your own […]
How to Deal with Social Anxiety (5 Must-Have Communication Tips)
Social anxiety can be so debilitating that it can limit you from social experiences, from making new connections, and can even hold you back in your career. This frustration often leads people wondering how to deal with social anxiety. One of the toughest parts about social anxiety is knowing how to communicate. As a mental […]
5 Most Important CBT for Anxiety Techniques
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one of the most common types of therapy since its development in the 1960’s. CBT for anxiety has been proven to help reduce symptoms and help people get to a more comfortable living. As a mental health therapist, I love giving people CBT techniques to practice outside of the […]
7 Tips you Need for Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment
You’ve been invited to go out with your friends, you want to see them, but the thought of being in a crowd makes your stomach hurt, your body shake, and your heart race. Social Anxiety Disorder treatment is possible and easier than you might think! As a mental health therapist, and a person who has […]
What is Trauma Informed Yoga? (4 Things you Need to Know)
Trauma informed yoga. You’ve heard about it. Maybe you’ve even been told that you should try it. But what exactly is it, and how is it different from regular yoga? As a certified trauma informed yoga teacher, and therapist who specializes in trauma, I have seen how trauma informed yoga can begin to heal people […]
39 Living with Anxiety Quotes You’ll Love
Have you ever experienced the feeling of anxiety so intensely that you wonder if anyone else has ever felt that way? Living with anxiety quotes are a great way for those of us with anxiety to know that we are not alone in our struggle. As a mental health therapist, and an anxious person, I […]
3 Steps to Overcome your Fear to Leave the House
Fear to leave the house can be debilitating and isolating. When you feel like it’s unsafe to leave your home, you may start to feel hopeless, trapped in your own body, and you might start thinking, “What is wrong with me?” As a mental health therapist, I have worked with tons of people who struggle […]