trauma therapy

There is a particular kind of wound that doesn't fit neatly into the categories we usually use to describe psychological suffering. It isn't simply fear, or grief, or anxiety. It is something closer to a fracture in the moral foundation of a person — the sense that something happened that should not have, that you were part of it, and that you can never fully make it right. This is moral injury. And it is one of the most underrecognized forms of psychological distress affecti

If you've been researching your symptoms and stumbled across the term "Complex PTSD," you're not alone. Searches for Complex PTSD have grown dramatically in recent years — driven, in part, by people who recognized themselves in descriptions that standard PTSD accounts didn't quite capture. Complex PTSD is real. It is clinically recognized. It is distinct from — though related to — PTSD. And it is treatable. This post will explain what Complex PTSD is, how it differs from PTSD

When seeking therapy, you'll encounter various mental health professionals—counselors, therapists, social workers, and psychologists....

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As a licensed psychologist specializing in stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and life transitions, I frequently integrate mindfulness as...

Grief is a natural, human response to losing someone or something deeply meaningful. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a...

Trauma can deeply affect how you see yourself, others, and the world. You may feel stuck in the past, overwhelmed by guilt or fear, or...

If you've experienced trauma and still feel triggered by certain memories, places, or feelings, you’re not alone. Many adults living with...

Sleep problems like insomnia affect millions of adults and can take a serious toll on both mental and physical health. If you’re...

Trauma can leave deep marks on our minds and bodies long after the event is over. For some people, these impacts develop into...