Therapy Blog
Thoughts from a therapist on anxiety, trauma, embodied living, and mental health
Beyond the Instagram Aesthetic: Pasadena Therapist Thoughts on Reclaiming Self-Care
There’s a quote from Nietzsche that I often return to in my work as a therapist: “There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy”. We live in a culture that tells us to look...
When the Dots Haven’t Connected Yet: Trusting the Process in Trauma Therapy
If you’ve ever walked out of a trauma therapy session thinking: “I’m not sure if anything is coming together… I just feel like I’m all over the place.” You are not alone. In fact, this is both a common and important phase of deep healing work, especially in trauma and...
What Is the Fawn Response? Understanding People-Pleasing as a Trauma Response
Most of us have heard of the body’s stress responses: fight, flight, or freeze. These are the ways our nervous system reacts to danger or overwhelm, either by confronting it, escaping it, or shutting down. But there’s one more response that’s often misunderstood or...
6 Reasons Rest Feels Like a Threat: the Anxiety Behind Slowing Down
For many of us rest feels like a threat, but that anxiety has roots. Let’s break down six reasons why rest can feel uncomfortable.
Understanding IFS: A Compassionate Approach to Anxiety
Anxiety is something most of us know all too well—it shows up as racing thoughts, physical tension, worry about the future, and sometimes a relentless inner critic. We often see anxiety as a nuisance, frustrating, or an enemy we need to get rid of. But what if we...