Betrayal cuts deep. It shakes our sense of trust, safety, and reality, leaving behind emotional wounds that can feel overwhelming. While all trauma involves some form of violation, betrayal trauma is uniquely painful because it comes from someone we rely on for safety and connection—partners, family members, close friends, or even trusted institutions. If you’ve […]

Every other mom on the playground seems so happy… Leslie S.*, age 44 As I look around the playground, all the other moms seem so happy. I watch them cheerfully pushing their children on the swings or hanging out and sharing the latest recipes and home decorating trends. After all the years as an “older […]

I realize it can be intimidating to meet a therapist for the first time – you can feel overwhelmed and vulnerable. So, I want you to feel welcomed and comfortable from the very first moment. I want you to know you can breathe freely and relax. I will not judge you. You can share anything […]