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I work with a number of clients who feel stuck in a state of "functional freeze." Although this isn't a clinical diagnosis, it can be a helpful way of describing an experience that doesn't always show up clearly on the outside. From the outside, a person may appear to be functioning just fine. They are able to attend work, meet commitments, and generally keep up appearances. Underneath all of this, however, they may be feeling intense exhaustion, struggling with motivation, a

When we think about starting trauma therapy, it is understandable to have questions about how working online will feel. Will it feel safe, effective, and supportive enough? For some people, online therapy feels appealing and accessible; for others, it can bring up uncertainty or hesitation. I hope that this post helps you gently consider whether online trauma therapy might be the right fit for you at this time. Is Online Trauma Therapy Effective? Online trauma therapy can be

When providing trauma therapy, safety is my number one priority for my clients. If trauma is re-lived rather than processed safely while grounded in the present this could result in feeling worse as opposed to better. For this reason, pacing and containment are essential. In my work, I use a three-phase model of trauma therapy. This means that trauma therapy unfolds across three distinct but flexible phases. Doing so provides a structure that helps ensure the work is safe, ca