When You’re Not in Crisis but Still Need Support: How Therapy Helps You Grow
A lot of adults wait until they’re overwhelmed, burned out, or in real distress before they reach out for support. It’s easy to think therapy is only for a crisis, or that you need a “big reason” to justify talking with someone. But many people come to therapy not because something is falling apart — […]
Feeling Disconnected After Birth? What It Means and How Therapy Can Help
You’re told that the moment your baby arrives, you’ll feel a rush of love — a spark, a bond, a certainty. But for so many new parents, that moment doesn’t come right away. Instead, you might feel numb, distant, anxious, or unsure how to connect. You may catch yourself thinking, “Why don’t I feel what […]
Supporting Your Child After Medical or Hospital Trauma
Medical experiences can shake a child in ways that aren’t always obvious. Even something “routine” can feel frightening or overwhelming to a young nervous system—bright lights, unfamiliar faces, separation, pain, procedures, and the sense of being out of control. Many kids come home from a hospital stay looking “okay” on the surface, yet their behavior, […]
How Therapy Helps You Break Intergenerational Patterns
Many people reach a point in adulthood — especially once they become parents — where they notice themselves saying or doing things they promised they’d never repeat. Maybe it’s a quick snap of irritation, a shutdown during conflict, or the familiar tightness that shows up in your chest the moment someone needs something from you. […]
Why Your Child’s Behavior Isn’t the Problem: A Trauma & Development Lens
When your child is melting down over something small, refusing every request, or clinging so tightly you can’t take a step, it’s easy to feel frustrated or confused. You might wonder if it’s defiance, “attention-seeking,” or something you’re doing wrong. But for young children, behavior is almost never the real problem — it’s the signal. […]
Trauma-Informed Parenting: Practical Tools for Difficult Moments
Every parent has moments when everything feels overwhelming — when your child’s big feelings collide with your own, and suddenly you’re reacting faster or stronger than you meant to. Maybe certain behaviors hit a nerve. Maybe stress rises in your body before you can slow it down. Or maybe you find yourself parenting in ways […]
EMDR for Children: How It Works and When It’s Helpful
When a child goes through something overwhelming, it often shows up in ways that don’t look like “trauma” at first glance. You might notice more tears, more fear, more clinginess, or moments where they completely shut down. For some kids, memories come out through play or worries they can’t explain. And as a parent, it […]
Signs Your Child May Be Struggling After a Difficult Experience
When a child goes through something frightening, confusing, or overwhelming, the signs aren’t always obvious at first. Kids often show their worry through behavior long before they can put any of it into words. Maybe your child is more irritable than usual, suddenly clingy, having trouble sleeping, or acting much younger than their age. Or […]
How Neuroplasticity Helps You Heal from Trauma at Any Age
When you’ve lived through something overwhelming, it’s easy to feel like your brain is “wired this way forever.” Maybe you shut down when things get too close, or your body jumps into panic before you even understand why. These patterns can feel stubborn and automatic—like they’re baked in. But the truth is much softer and […]
What Is Attachment-Based Therapy? A Gentle Introduction for Adults and Parents
Attachment is something we all carry, whether we think about it or not. It’s the way we learned to feel safe, comforted, and understood in our earliest relationships — and it quietly shapes how we show up with partners, friends, and even our own children. When those early bonds were inconsistent, overwhelming, or confusing, the […]