A Therapy Blog About Boundaries, Trauma & Being Human

I was in therapy for years before I became a therapist. I loved my therapist. Thought they were so cool. Genuinely wanted them to think I was cool too. I had cathartic moments. I felt validated. I grew (a little). And I was a good client in the most literal sense: I'd scan my week looking for what might be worth bringing in, which, honestly, isn't a bad habit. It helps people make the most of their sessions. But underneath that diligence was something I couldn't see at the ti

What somatic therapy is, how it works, and why it helps people-pleasers, perfectionists, and burnout-prone bodies feel safe again.