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Why is Therapy Not Working? Understanding the Phases of Trauma Treatment May Help Many people leave therapy thinking “maybe it’s me” when, in reality, the work never moved past the first phase of treatment. This post will walk through the three phases of trauma treatment, why so many clients get stuck in phase 1, and […]

Why I Feel Numb, Spaced Out, or “Not Here”: A Gentle Introduction to Dissociation Briana Gonzalez-Evans, MA, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S Many people come into therapy saying things like: “I know something is wrong, but I can’t feel it.” “I check out during conversations and don’t realize it until later.” “I feel

Your Year, Your Pace: Making Changes with Chronic Illness Nathan Galvan, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S A new year marks change. It’s a time to reflect on the past year—our mistakes, our goals, the people in our lives, and ourselves. For many, it’s a moment of renewal, a chance to set intentions or

Understanding Religious Trauma: A Journey Towards Healing Briana Gonzalez-Evans, MA, LPC-Associate  Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT In a world with diverse beliefs and spiritual practices, faith often serves as a foundation for many individuals, offering a sense of community, purpose, and comfort. However, for some, the very institutions or beliefs that should nurture and

Boundaries, Expectations, & Rules: Are You Building Trust or Limitation in Your Partnership? Rachel Rungdit, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S. LMFT- What’s the difference between a boundary and an expectation? What about rules? How do we talk about them with our partner(s) to better support, rather than control, our relationship? Building trust with a

Coping With Flare-Ups in Chronic Illness By Nathan Galvan, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Living with a chronic illness often means handling both the expected and the unexpected. There are the daily routines we plan for—getting ready for work, going grocery shopping, cleaning up around the house, or spending time with loved ones.

Beyond the Fog: Understanding the Many Layers of Dissociation By Emily Heimberger, LPC Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like you were looking at a stranger? Or perhaps you’ve realized that large blocks of your afternoon, or even your childhood, feel like a “black hole”

Is This the Right Fit? What to Expect from a Therapy Consultation By Emily Heimberger, LPC Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S Taking the first step toward therapy can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. You’ve found a practice that seems promising and now you have a consultation scheduled. But if you’ve never

Sex as a Mirror: How Your Sexual Experiences Reflect Safety, Connection, and Healing For many of us, intimacy is where our patterns become impossible to ignore. How we communicate—or avoid communicating. Our relationship to control, closeness, attention, and shame. The roles we fall into— dominate, submissive, pleaser, achiever. Whether we’re able to be present with

Why We Fight: What Attachment Theory Can Teach Us About Conflict By Rachel Rungdit, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S You’re caught in the cycle again. You love this person and somehow, still, you get stuck in the back and forth of conflict. There might be a lot of big feelings, but uncertainty on

By Emily Heimberger, LPC Associate, supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S In a world where compassion is needed more than ever, many of us find ourselves deeply affected by the suffering we witness or encounter. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a first responder, a social worker, an educator, a caregiver for a loved one, or

How to Cope with Political Fear and Anxiety in Uncertain Times Briana Gonzalez-Evans, MA, LPC-Associate  Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, afraid, or emotionally exhausted by the current political climate—you’re not alone. For many of us, politics is no longer just something we engage with during election years. It’s become