Somatic therapy is gaining a lot of attention online—and for good reason. While it may seem like a new buzzword on social media, somatic therapy is actually rooted in decades of trauma research, neuroscience, and clinical practice. At its core, somatic therapy helps people heal by addressing the connection between the mind, body, and nervous system . As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Kansas City , and someone who is EMDR-certified and trained in somatic therapy , I work...

Have you ever walked into a presentation, game, exam, or meeting  knowing  you’re prepared but your mind goes blank, your chest tightens, or your confidence disappears? Maybe you replay mistakes long after they happen.Maybe you feel like an imposter who somehow slipped through the cracks.Maybe you keep telling yourself,  “I shouldn’t be this anxious—I know how to do this.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And more importantly, nothing is “wrong” with you. You might just struggle...

As a therapist, I spend a lot of time talking about sleep. As a parent, I spend even more time thinking about it. My daughter is 10 years old now, but sleep has never been a simple topic in our house. She had colic as a baby, and after many long nights, I eventually began co-sleeping with her. For several years, that arrangement helped the entire house get some sleep As she grew older, she transitioned to sleeping on her own and did just fine—until we moved into a new home. With the move...