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Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse
You are brave and, my guess is, you don’t even know it. I hope we meet in person one day. Perhaps over a cup of coffee or tea on my front porch swing. I will remind you of your bravery—what it takes to acknowledge that childhood sexual abuse effects your life. Maybe searching “sexual abuse” or even, “why can’t I get over it,” brought you to the site. No matter how you arrived, you are welcome here.
The resources we offer aim to help you heal from childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and overcome unhealthy patterns of behavior developed to protect you from the pain of abuse. You’ll find blog posts, online individual and group coaching programs and more information about my trauma therapy services. And, there are always more exciting resources in the works! The best way to find out what’s launching soon is to connect with me through my mailing list, Facebook and Instagram.
How EMDR Therapy Supports Healing After a Painful Breakup or Divorce
Breakups and divorces often signify more than the end of a relationship; they can disrupt our sense of safety, identity, and self-worth. Regardless of whether the ending came as a shock or was anticipated, the emotional aftermath can feel overwhelming. Grief, shame,...
How EMDR Therapy Can Help You Heal from a Single Traumatic Event — For Good
You were doing just fine. Then something happened. A car crash. An assault. A breakup that blindsided you. One moment — one terrifying, overwhelming, or heartbreaking moment — and everything changed. Even though it's over, your body and brain keep reliving it. You...
5 Signs Your Child May Be Struggling with Unseen Trauma (and How Therapy Can Help)
As a parent, you know your child better than anyone. You notice the slight shifts—when they seem more anxious than usual, when their behavior changes, or when something feels… off. Maybe they’ve started having outbursts that seem disproportionate, or they’re pulling...
Breaking the Cycle: How Your Childhood Trauma Can Affect Your Children and How to Heal for Their Future
As a parent, you want to give your child a better life than you had. You want to be patient, nurturing, emotionally available, and safe. And yet, despite your best intentions, you may sometimes find yourself reacting in ways that surprise or scare you. Maybe it’s...
Trauma in the Relationship: How EMDR Therapy Helps Couples Navigate Emotional Triggers
When past pain keeps interrupting your present connection. You’re in a conversation with your partner, and suddenly, without warning, one of you shuts down, explodes in anger, or walks away in silence. It started as a simple disagreement… but now you’re both flooded,...
How EMDR Therapy Can Help Couples Recover After Infidelity or Betrayal
A path toward healing what feels broken, together. Infidelity. Emotional betrayal. Secrets that shattered trust. Few things cut deeper in a relationship than discovering that the person you trusted most has lied, cheated, or emotionally checked out. Whether it was a...