How Anxiety Masks as Control: Releasing the Need to Do It All
For many people, anxiety does not look like panic or visible distress. It looks like control. It looks like managing […]
Anxiety & Stress
Trauma & Healing
From Numb to Alive: Reconnecting with Your Emotions After Trauma
Emotional numbness is one of the most common effects of trauma. It can feel like moving through life behind glass.
Belonging & Connection
The Power of Belonging: How Connection Heals Emotional Isolation
Belonging is more than being around people. It is the felt sense that you are seen, accepted, and important in
Trauma & Healing
When You’re Exhausted from Being “Fine”: Signs It’s Time to Heal
How many times have you answered “I’m fine” when you were anything but fine. The phrase is so automatic that
Anxiety & Stress
Breaking the Cycle of Self-Criticism: A Therapist’s Guide to Self-Compassion
Most people would never speak to a loved one the way they speak to themselves. Yet self-criticism often feels natural,
Trauma & Healing
Learning to Feel Safe Again: What Trauma-Informed Therapy Really Means
Healing from trauma does not begin with talking about what happened. It begins with feeling safe enough to talk at
Overachievers & Burnout
Healing the Overachiever’s Wound: Understanding the Hidden Cost of Perfectionism
Perfectionism looks like success from the outside. It looks like careful work, organization, and high standards. Inside, though, perfectionism often
Trauma & Healing
When Survival Mode Becomes Your Normal: Understanding Complex Trauma
Survival mode is the body’s way of saying, I am doing my best with what I have. For many people
Overachievers & Burnout
The Overachiever’s Trap: When Doing More Becomes a Distraction from Healing
Overachievers are often praised for their reliability, excellence, and drive. Yet the very habits that produce success can deepen stress,
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy for Overachievers: Balancing Ambition and Intimacy
Success often carries a cost that is hard to measure. For many high achieving couples in Colorado, including executives, physicians,
