A collection of articles on anxiety, trauma, and healing — some written by me, others curated from trusted sources in the mental health field. Browse at your own pace.
Anxiety is often maintained by the very strategies we use to manage it. This article explores how avoidance reinforces fear and what evidence-based approaches can help break the cycle.
Read articleEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can feel unfamiliar before you start. Here I walk through the eight phases of EMDR and what clients typically experience along the way.
Read articleTraditional talk therapy works top-down — from thoughts to feelings. Bottom-up approaches start with the body's sensations and nervous system responses. Learn why this distinction matters for trauma recovery.
Read articleThe stages of grief were never meant to be a checklist. This article looks at what grief actually feels like, why it resurfaces, and how therapy can create space for the full experience.
Read articleTrusted external sources I recommend for further reading.
The official EMDRIA overview of EMDR therapy, its research base, and how to find a certified therapist.
Visit resourceA clear, accessible overview of PTSD symptoms, causes, and evidence-based treatments including Prolonged Exposure.
Visit resourceKey statistics and information about anxiety disorders, the most common mental health condition in the US.
Visit resourcePractical guidance on accessing mental health care via telehealth, including what to expect and how to prepare.
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