If you are pregnant or a new mom and your body feels like it is always on high alert, you are not alone. Maybe you replay a scary medical experience from your past. Maybe the thought of giving birth makes your chest tight. Maybe you are lying awake at 3am, running through every worst-case scenario, and wondering, Is something wrong with me? Nothing is wrong with you. Your nervous system learned to protect you, and it is doing its job a little too well. As a trauma therapist w

It is estimated that 40 to 45 percent of women are impacted by sexual problems, such as lower sexual interest, arousal, orgasms, and sexual satisfaction, with a noticeable correlation between trauma and adult sexual issues. Yet, in my office many women tell me they feel like the only one. What is sexual health? EMDR therapy does not have to stop at helping with someone heal from sexual trauma. In today's post I'd like to offer possibility: you can experience positive and heal

A note for women who are carrying their own stories of trauma and wondering whether therapy could help. As I listened to a news-style podcast today about a former Cornell student who has filed a lawsuit alleging she was gang-raped at a fraternity house in 2024, I noticed how familiar her story, and specifically her response to the trauma, was to me as a Trauma Therapist who sits with women who have experienced sexual assault. If you've been following the news, you may have no

If you're a single woman in your mid-to-late 20s and 30s and dating feels exhausting, pointless, and hopeless, you're not alone and you're not imagining it. Dating in 2026 is objectively difficult. I keep hearing the same statements from the women I work with, "All my friends are getting married and starting families," and "What if I end up alone for the rest of my life?" The anxiety and fear that dating brings up, (let alone dating in the midst of social media, dating apps,

Now that you’ve learned a bit about what EMDR is and why it works, let’s talk about what actually happens during a session. If you’ve...

Today, I want to talk more about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help you better understand this form of therapy—and whether it might be a good fit for you. When I was first trained in EMDR in 2017, I was struck by the extensive research supporting its effectiveness. I remember being surprised to learn that EMDR has just as much scientific backing as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is famously known as one of the most evidence-based therapies.

Maybe you've heard about EMDR from a friend or online and you are wondering if it could help you. This post and the coming posts will help you learn more about EMDR and determine if this type of therapy is a good fit for you. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - a long title to describe how Eye Movements and Bilateral Stimulation (tapping left and right), combined with a specific protocol can help calm down the emotional response one has to trauma o

Here in Kansas City we are finally experiencing some beautiful Fall weather. While the shift in temperature may seem very cozy, fall and winter weather can also bring about isolation and stress for many. Here are some ideas to cope with feelings of loneliness this winter. 1) Find ways to connect socially indoors! Kansas City is home to many amazing coffee shops. Why not reach out to a friend and ask for a coffee date this week? Some of my favorite local spots are : Chingu Co