Before the Lions Eat Us

Before the Lions Eat Us

Sometimes, the best that someone can do is attack someone vulnerable. Sometimes, we were the vulnerable target. Sometimes, my mom, when she felt low, went after me.  It started the same way every time. She had a bad day. But I don’t mean normal disappointments. I mean...
Why Being an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community Matters — Especially in Mental Health

Why Being an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community Matters — Especially in Mental Health

At our therapy practice, we believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported—exactly as they are. As therapists, we have the honor of walking alongside people in their most vulnerable moments. For LGBTQ+ individuals, that vulnerability is often...
When the Client’s Body Reacts, but the Story Isn’t True

When the Client’s Body Reacts, but the Story Isn’t True

Tears, tremors, and vivid descriptions can be compelling. They are not proof. In complex trauma, memory is less a film reel and more a patchwork of emotional flashbulbs, fragments, and protective edits. Somatic reactions tell us that something mattered to the nervous...