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Why Do I Feel Tense and Anxious All the Time Even When Nothing Is Wrong?

Do you live in a body that never fully lets go? Chronic tension is often rooted in early emotional wounds and nervous system survival patterns. This post explains why your body stays braced, even when nothing is wrong, and how somatic therapy in Colorado Springs helps you rebuild safety from the inside out.

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How to Set Boundaries (When It’s Always Felt Unsafe to Have Them)

If setting boundaries feels overwhelming, guilt-inducing, or unsafe, you’re not doing it wrong — your nervous system may be protecting you. This blog explores why boundaries are difficult after trauma, how early relational conditioning shapes boundary struggles, and how to identify what your boundaries actually are. You’ll learn the difference between real and “faux” boundaries, see concrete examples of different types of boundaries, and discover how somatic and immersive therapy sessions can help you communicate limits with more clarity, confidence, and regulation.

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Coping Strategies for Trauma

Coping with trauma is not about being strong enough — it’s about helping your nervous system feel safe again. In this blog, I share gentle, somatic, and trauma-informed strategies you can use to steady your body, regulate your emotions, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re looking for support from someone who understands trauma deeply, this resource is a compassionate place to begin.

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What is Complex Childhood Trauma and How Do I Know If I’m Healing From It?

Struggling with complex trauma can leave you feeling stuck and disconnected. As a therapist Colorado Springs, I help clients heal from relational trauma, manage chronic pain, and rebuild a connection with their authentic selves. In this blog, you’ll explore why discomfort is part of growth, how therapy can transform limiting beliefs, and what’s possible when resilience becomes your foundation.

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How Relational Trauma May Show Up in Therapy—and What to Do About It

Relational trauma can shape how you show up in all relationships—including therapy. A trauma therapist Denver can help you notice patterns like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, or suppressing your needs, and turn them into moments for growth. Through a supportive, reparative experience, you can rewrite old scripts and move toward authentic connection.

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The Hidden Wounds of Emotionally Immature Parents

If you grew up with emotionally immature parents, you may struggle with self-doubt, boundaries, or relationships. Therapy Lakewood offers a space to unlearn those survival strategies and gently reconnect with your true self. With support, you can rebuild self-trust, experience secure connection, and finally believe you are worthy of love, safety, and joy.

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