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Notes on trauma, EMDR, and what therapy by video looks like.
November 9, 2026
Autistic Masking and Trauma: When Hiding Yourself Creates New Wounds
Autistic masking is linked to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Understanding the connection between hiding your autistic traits and mental health can help you heal.
Read the post →November 6, 2026
How Therapists Choose Their Own Therapist: What to Look for When You're the Client
Finding a therapist when you're a therapist yourself requires looking beyond credentials to interpersonal capacity, clinical depth, and genuine attunement.
Read the post →November 4, 2026
Online Trauma Therapy: How Telehealth Makes Trauma Treatment Accessible
Online trauma therapy delivers evidence-based treatment via video, removing geographic and logistical barriers while achieving outcomes comparable to in-person care.
Read the post →November 2, 2026
Why Complex Trauma Can Feel Stuck Even After Years of Therapy
Complex trauma involves repeated harm during development, affecting emotion regulation, relationships, and sense of self in ways that require specialized treatment approaches.
Read the post →October 30, 2026
Compassion Fatigue vs. Burnout: What Therapists Should Know
Compassion fatigue and burnout overlap but aren't the same. Here's how to tell them apart and what each one means for therapists.
Read the post →October 28, 2026
Pre-Affective Shock: The Jolt That Comes Before the Feeling
Pre-affective shock is the body's jolt response to trauma that happens before emotions kick in. Here's how Deep Brain Reorienting targets this earliest layer of trauma.
Read the post →October 26, 2026
How to Know If You Need Professional Help for Trauma or PTSD
When trauma symptoms last longer than a month and interfere with daily life, it's time to seek help. Learn the signs and when to reach out.
Read the post →October 23, 2026
When the Therapist Needs a Therapist: Signs It's Time to Do Your Own Work
Holding space for others all day doesn't mean you don't need someone to hold space for you. Here are the signs it's time for your own therapy.
Read the post →October 21, 2026
What a Virtual EMDR Intensive Is Like, Start to Finish
Wondering what happens during a virtual EMDR intensive? Here's a walk-through from preparation to follow-up, so you know what to expect.
Read the post →October 17, 2026
Signs of Religious Trauma in Adults
Recognizing the signs of religious trauma can be the first step toward healing. Learn what to look for and when it might be time to get support.
Read the post →June 13, 2026
Starting EMDR Therapy
Many clients get referred to me for EMDR therapy but don't really know what EMDR is or how the process works. Here are some general guidelines:
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