August 2026

Moving Past Autopilot: Understanding the Functional Freeze Response in Complex Trauma By Emily Heimberger, LPC Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S When most people think of a trauma response, they picture the intense, high-energy activation of fight or flight. They imagine a racing heart, a sudden burst of panic, or an overwhelming urge to […]

How to Support a Partner Who Is a People Pleaser By: Lauren Leal, LPC Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S Do you have a partner who is always saying yes to others, even when they are exhausted, overwhelmed, or already carrying too much? Maybe you watch them continue giving their time, energy, and emotional

Grieving the Loss of Your Partner By Ann Cleland, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S You didn’t expect to be alone. You had plans. A future. Hopes and dreams of what could be. You thought you had time.  Losing a partner is one of the most profound losses a human being can experience. What