Trauma Therapy
Why Does My Body Still React to Trauma?
Maybe you know logically that you are safe. The relationship ended. The divorce is over. You left the abusive situation. Your childhood is behind you. The accident happened years ago. Your family situation has changed. You survived what happened. So why do you still feel like something is wrong? Why does your heart race when…
Read MoreAI “Therapy” vs. Professional Therapy: What’s the Difference?
For many people, AI has quickly become part of everyday life, including the way people look for help with their mental health. Today, you can open ChatGPT or Claude and talk about anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, depression, or difficult emotions at 2:00 AM in the morning or whenever you need it. For many people, it…
Read MoreHeal relationship trauma with EMDR and Brainspotting
When Past Trauma Shows Up in Your Relationship EMDR and Brainspotting Can Help Have you ever wondered why certain situations in your relationship seem to trigger a reaction that feels much bigger than the situation itself? In couples therapy we call it relationship trauma. Maybe your partner doesn’t text back, and you immediately feel rejected…
Read MoreUnderstanding Grief: Finding Healing Through Counseling
Grief is a natural, yet deeply challenging, part of life. Whether it stems from the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or significant life changes, grief can affect every aspect of our emotional, mental, and physical well-being. At Natalia Savage Counseling Center, we specialize in helping clients navigate the complex journey…
Read MoreWhat Happens in the Brain After Trauma?
At Natalia Savage Counseling Center, many of our clients come in feeling frustrated, confused, or even hopeless about their reactions to trauma. They ask questions like: “Why do I shut down when I’m stressed?” “Why do I keep reliving the past even though I know I’m safe now?” “Is there something wrong with my brain?”…
Read MoreUnderstanding grief and helping yourself through it
Understanding grief is an important step to coping with it. Grief is a natural and complex emotional response to loss. It can be triggered by various types of loss, such as the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a job loss, or a significant life change. Here are some key…
Read MoreTrauma and Healing: Trauma-Informed approaches to therapy, coping with trauma symptoms and the journey of healing
Trauma-informed approaches play a crucial role in the process of healing trauma. A trauma-informed approach involves understanding the pervasive nature and impact of trauma, and it prioritizes the physical, psychological, and emotional safety of individuals[2]. Such an approach can be implemented in various settings and organizations, being distinct from trauma-specific interventions or treatments. It is…
Read MoreTime Related Stress Can Take a Toll on Your Mental Health
Stress can manifest itself in various ways. You can feel anxious all the time, you can have trouble sleeping, you can lash out at those you care about, these are all signs of having an anxious life. But what exactly causes us to have stress and anxiety in the first place? In this article we…
Read MoreThe Relationship Between Anxiety and Depression
Among the most common psychiatric disorders are anxiety and depression. These two disorders are considered to be comorbid with each other. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) about 7% of adults and 13% of adolescents suffer from these disorders at any given time. Typically, women suffer them more than men…
Read MoreBrainspotting
Brainspotting is a powerful tool used to treat trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and multitude of other symptoms and mental health issues. Through this method clients get access to both the brain and body and heal what is distressing or holding them back. “Where you look affects how you feel.” —David Grand, PhD With “talk therapy”…
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