Therapy Blog
Thoughts from a therapist on anxiety, trauma, embodied living, and mental health
When The Holidays Feel Emotionally Complicated
Why time with family can trigger old patterns The holidays often come with an unspoken emotional weight. Even when we genuinely want to connect, spending time with family can reopen old...
Perfect on the Outside, ADHD on the Inside
Ever catch yourself trying to get everything just right and wonder why it matters so much? What if it’s not really about being perfect, but about holding things together when life feels like too much? Many of my clients at Embodied Living Therapy describe...
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...