Is IFS Therapy Good for Trauma?
IFS therapy can be a meaningful approach for trauma, especially when old wounds from childhood still shape relationships, work, and daily life. In my online practice at Awakenings Counseling, serving adults across Washington, I use Internal Family Systems to help clients understand the parts of themselves that carry pain, protection, and survival strategies. As a […]
IFS vs EMDR for Trauma
When it comes to real healing from trauma, a lot of folks in Washington, especially those carrying the weight of childhood or complex experiences, find themselves choosing between Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Each approach stands out, and the buzz around which one “works best” is real. There’s […]
CBT vs EMDR for Trauma
If you’ve gone through trauma, figuring out the right therapy can be a game-changer. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) come up the most when people talk about cutting-edge ways to heal from past pain. These two therapies take very different routes to help you find relief from memories and […]
Unraveling Trauma’s Imprint: How Your Brain Stores Difficult Experiences
Trauma imprints itself on the brain, reshaping the pathways that store and recall memory. Instead of being filed away as a past event, distressing experiences get held in the survival-focused regions, which is why traumatic memories often resurface fragmented and overwhelming. As a trauma therapist serving residents of King County and Pierce County through Awakenings […]
Navigating the Silence: Why Adult Children Choose to Cut Ties with Parents
Family estrangement happens when adult children step away from their parents to protect their emotional well-being. The decision often comes after years of trying, through conversations, boundaries, or even therapy, only to find that the relationship continues to cause pain. The result is a silence that leaves both sides struggling with grief, confusion, and a […]