If you’re a woman living in West Virginia and struggling with the weight of your past—whether it’s from childhood trauma, complex PTSD, a toxic relationship, or sexual abuse (SA)—please know you’re not alone. So many women carry the invisible wounds of attachment trauma, silently asking: Will I ever feel safe in my own body? WillContinue reading “Healing From Trauma in West Virginia: How Virtual Therapy Can Help You Reclaim Your Life”
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Healing from Childhood Trauma: Growing Up with Narcissistic Parents
Growing up with narcissistic parents can leave deep and lasting scars. The constant need for validation, emotional manipulation, and lack of genuine affection can impact one’s self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. Healing from such childhood trauma is a journey that requires compassion, mindfulness, and somatic awareness. As a trauma-informed, somatic therapist who has also walkedContinue reading “Healing from Childhood Trauma: Growing Up with Narcissistic Parents”
What is sexual assault?
The public knowledge and recognition of sexual assault has increased over the years, especially due to movements like the no more and me too movement. There has been so much gaslighting and victim-blaming in our culture that it has made it hard for survivors of sexual assault to really recognize and admit what happened toContinue reading “What is sexual assault?”
Can I do EMDR on Telehealth virtual therapy?
Telehealth therapy has been on the rise ever since COVID showed us that we can do therapy and stay connected virtually. There are some types of therapy that have both clinicians and clients wondering if they can be done successfully and ethically via Telehealth. EMDR is one of these. EMDR, or eye movement decensitization andContinue reading “Can I do EMDR on Telehealth virtual therapy?”
Do I have PTSD?
You probably have heard the term PTSD and if you are on this page you are wondering if you qualify for the diagnosis. There is a lot of information going around about PTSD in recent years so let me help parse out the four main components of PTSD below. 1. AVOIDANCE: Avoidance is one ofContinue reading “Do I have PTSD?”
Do I need therapy?
Unlike past times, going to seek mental health therapy has now become mainstream as well as respected and seen as a healthy trait in a potential partner instead of a red flag. Whether or not to seek therapy is something that all of us have considered at some point in our lives. Therapy is notContinue reading “Do I need therapy?”
What is EMDR?
Many of us have heard about EMDR in passing or from loved ones who rave about how effective of a therapy modality it is but it leaves us wondering… what the heck is EMDR? EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing which is a long way of saying it uses bilateral stimulation (stimulating bothContinue reading “What is EMDR?”
How do I find the right therapist for me?
Finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting process. Making the choice to seek help is such a brave decision but there are many steps in-between admitting our lives would be more fulfilled if we sought help and actually walking into our first session with a therapist. I’ve compiled a list of theContinue reading “How do I find the right therapist for me?”
Signs I have Outgrown my Friendship
Friendships are one of the biggest gifts we have in life. Finding quality friendships can take just as much time, effort and energy that finding romantic love does. All that being said, it’s very important that we keep quality friendships in our lives and begin to recognize signs if we are outgrowing that relationship. HereContinue reading “Signs I have Outgrown my Friendship”
Do I Need EMDR Therapy?
EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is an effective type of therapy that aids in reprocessing traumatic memories in the past. If you’ve heard a loved one who has had incredible healing experiences from doing EMDR with their therapist, you may be wondering if EMDR therapy is right for you. I’ve compiled a list ofContinue reading “Do I Need EMDR Therapy?”
Metta Holistic Therapy 