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What is Trauma? Do I Have It? How Can Trauma Therapy Help?

This post explores what trauma is, how to recognize if you’re affected by it, and how trauma therapy can help. Learn about common symptoms, different types of trauma, and how…

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Is It Just Anxiety or Something More? When Anxiety Counseling Can Reveal Complex Trauma

"Anxiety counseling isn’t always just about managing stress. Sometimes, that persistent anxiety points to something deeper—like complex trauma. In this article, we explore the signs that your anxiety may have…

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CPTSD Misdiagnosis: 14 Diagnoses That Might Really Be CPTSD

People with CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) often get multiple diagnoses. Symptoms change over time and reflect different parts of the trauma. These overlapping diagnoses can confuse people, especially when…

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Feeling Stuck in Life? These 11 Signs Could Point to C-PTSD

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Feeling stuck in life can be deeply frustrating. It feels like no matter what you do, you can’t seem to break free from emotional pain or destructive patterns. If you’ve…

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4 Subtle Signs of Trauma and Complex Trauma: Are You Dealing with More Than You Think?

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When you think of trauma, you might picture events like a violent assault or a terrible car accident. While these are clear examples of trauma, the reality is that many…

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What is C-PTSD? Understanding Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

More and more, people are talking about Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). Perhaps you’ve landed on this in TikTok? In this article, we’ll answer “What is C-PTSD?” and explore its…

Unmasking Perfectionism and Mental Health: How Complex Trauma Fuels the Need to Be Flawless

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Perfectionism, often disguised as a pursuit of excellence, can carry deeper roots than many realize. For some, the relentless drive to be flawless isn’t merely about setting high standards; it’s…

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What is Trauma? Do I Have It? How Can Trauma Therapy Help?

Is It Just Anxiety or Something More? When Anxiety Counseling Can Reveal Complex Trauma

CPTSD Misdiagnosis: 14 Diagnoses That Might Really Be CPTSD

Feeling Stuck in Life? These 11 Signs Could Point to C-PTSD

4 Subtle Signs of Trauma and Complex Trauma: Are You Dealing with More Than You Think?

What is C-PTSD? Understanding Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Unmasking Perfectionism and Mental Health: How Complex Trauma Fuels the Need to Be Flawless

stop second-guessing yourself -
find confidence in therapy.

elaine

nadya

jessica

emily

BLOG & SOCIAL MEDIA posts on EMDR &complex trauma

recent tik tok posts

blog posts

What is Trauma? Do I Have It? How Can Trauma Therapy Help?

Is It Just Anxiety or Something More? When Anxiety Counseling Can Reveal Complex Trauma

CPTSD Misdiagnosis: 14 Diagnoses That Might Really Be CPTSD

Feeling Stuck in Life? These 11 Signs Could Point to C-PTSD

4 Subtle Signs of Trauma and Complex Trauma: Are You Dealing with More Than You Think?

What is C-PTSD? Understanding Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Unmasking Perfectionism and Mental Health: How Complex Trauma Fuels the Need to Be Flawless

stop second-guessing yourself -find confidence in therapy.

elaine

nadya

jessica

emily

BLOG & SOCIAL MEDIA posts on EMDR &
complex trauma

stop second-guessing yourself -
find confidence in therapy.