In the digital age, mental health awareness has exploded. Scrolling through social media, you are likely to encounter dozens of short-form videos explaining symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, or complex PTSD. For many, these videos provide a long-overdue sense of validation—a “name” for the invisible weight they’ve been carrying. However, there is a significant difference between … Read more
Whether you are a student, a parent, or a survivor, navigating the aftermath of sexual assault is an immense weight to carry. When that assault happens on a college campus, the path to justice often leads through the Title IX Office. At Thrive Therapy, we specialize in helping individuals process complex trauma. We see firsthand … Read more
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that sexual assault has changed the way you experience intimacy. Maybe sex feels unsafe now, even with someone you love and trust. Maybe your body tenses up at certain touches. Or, maybe you avoid intimacy altogether because it’s easier than facing the anxiety, the flashbacks, or the … Read more
If you’ve experienced trauma — especially trauma that happened repeatedly over time — you might have come across the term “Complex PTSD” or “C-PTSD” in your search for answers. Maybe you’ve read the symptoms and thought, “This describes me better than regular PTSD does.” And you’re not alone in that feeling. Let’s talk about what … Read more
If you’ve found yourself typing “trauma therapist near me” into a search bar, first, we want you to know something important: reaching out takes courage. Whether you’ve been carrying the weight of trauma for years or are just beginning to recognize its impact on your life, the fact that you’re searching for help is a … Read more
For twenty years, I have had the profound privilege—and responsibility—of sitting with survivors of child sexual abuse and sexual assault. I have witnessed the fear that comes in the middle of the night. The heartbreak of shattered trust. The rage at a world that wasn’t safe when it should have been. I have held space … Read more
You’re Not Being Dramatic—Birth Trauma Is Real, and You Deserve Support Maybe your birth story doesn’t match the one you imagined. When people ask, “How was it?” you may find yourself saying, “Everyone’s healthy, that’s what matters,” while avoiding the real answer. Maybe you smile and nod when someone says you should just be grateful … Read more
Understanding ACEs, Developmental Trauma, and the Path to Healing Maybe you’ve heard yourself say things like: “I don’t know why I react this way.” “I should be over this by now—it happened so long ago.” “Other people had it worse than me.” “I had a roof over my head and food on the table, so … Read more
If you’re reading this, there’s a chance you or someone you care about has experienced sexual trauma. Maybe it happened recently, or maybe it’s something you’ve been carrying for years. Perhaps you’re not even sure what to call what happened to you, but you know something doesn’t feel right. Whatever brought you here, I want … Read more
Years ago, as a client and I were wrapping up a particularly intense session, she looked at me with genuine curiosity and asked, “How do you do this? How do you listen to some of the worst moments of people’s lives day after day? Don’t you get burnt out?” It’s a question I’ve been asked more … Read more