If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you already understand your trauma. You know your childhood wasn’t safe.You can name the narcissistic parent, the emotionally unavailable partner, the toxic relationship pattern.You’ve read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Followed trauma therapists on social media.You might even work in mental health. And yet… you stillContinue reading “When You’re Hyper Self-Aware but Still Can’t Heal: Why Insight Alone Isn’t Enough for Trauma Recovery”
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Unprocessed Trauma: When You’ve “Moved On” But Your Body Hasn’t
Many people come to therapy saying some version of this: “I’m functioning. I’ve built a life. I don’t think about the past much anymore… but something still feels off.” If that resonates, you’re not alone and you’re not broken. Unprocessed trauma doesn’t always look like obvious flashbacks or constant distress. In fact, for many people,Continue reading “Unprocessed Trauma: When You’ve “Moved On” But Your Body Hasn’t”
Nervous System Healing & the Mind-Body Connection: A Holistic Approach to Trauma Recovery in West Virginia
If you’ve ever felt stuck in anxiety, exhaustion, dissociation, or chronic stress—despite “knowing” you’re safe now—you’re not broken.Your nervous system is doing exactly what it learned to do to protect you. At Metta Holistic Therapy, we specialize in nervous system healing and somatic therapy for adults in West Virginia who feel disconnected from their bodies,Continue reading “Nervous System Healing & the Mind-Body Connection: A Holistic Approach to Trauma Recovery in West Virginia”
Feeling Overwhelmed by Anxiety and Negative Self-Talk? Holistic Therapy for West Virginia Residents
If you’ve been feeling completely overwhelmed—stuck in your head, constantly overthinking, and battling negative self-talk—you are not broken. You are not alone. And healing is possible. I’m a licensed therapist offering virtual holistic therapy for residents of West Virginia, including Morgantown, Charleston, Huntington, and everywhere in between. I specialize in helping sensitive, driven, and self-awareContinue reading “Feeling Overwhelmed by Anxiety and Negative Self-Talk? Holistic Therapy for West Virginia Residents”
Nervous System Healing After Emotional Abuse: A Step-by-Step Approach
If you feel stuck in survival mode after emotional abuse, you’re not alone. Learn how to regulate your nervous system and reclaim your sense of safety. Why Healing the Nervous System Is Essential After Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse—especially from narcissistic relationships—has a profound impact on the nervous system. If you’ve ever felt on edge, exhausted,Continue reading “Nervous System Healing After Emotional Abuse: A Step-by-Step Approach”
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