You didn’t do therapy wrong. You weren’t “too broken” for it to work. And it’s not because therapy just doesn’t work either… If trauma therapy didn’t help you in the past, it’s likely because you weren’t given the right kind of therapy for what you were actually...
You were really hoping this would help. You were desperate to feel better. And you’d heard so many amazing things about EMDR—from Prince Harry to Miley Cyrus to other celebrities and even people in your own life. So when it didn’t work… it felt like a gut-punch....
Introduction Sexual trauma can feel incredibly isolating—but you are not alone, and support is available. Whether your trauma is recent or something you’ve carried for years, healing is possible, and there are compassionate organizations across Massachusetts ready to...
Introduction A client recently asked me a heartbreaking question: “Is there something about me—or women like me—that makes men not respect us? Are there women they wouldn’t do this to?” This question reflects a painful and common belief among survivors—that somehow,...
Introduction: How Sexual Trauma Affects Relationships and Intimacy If you’ve experienced sexual trauma, it might feel like relationships and intimacy are a constant challenge. The reality is, most sexual trauma is caused by someone the survivor knows, which can make...
Introduction: Understanding Your Therapy Options for PTSD and Trauma When most people think of trauma therapy, they often jump right to EMDR. In popular culture and media, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) has become almost synonymous with trauma...
