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Welcome! Maybe you're here because you're specifically looking for EMDR therapy for childhood or religious trauma. Or maybe you wouldn’t use those words at all. Maybe you just know that something from your past still feels heavy. You might feel guilty all the time, disconnected from yourself or others, or like you're living a life shaped by expectations that were never truly yours. You might sense that something needs to change, but you're not entirely sure what that change looks like yet. If you are navigating complicated family relationships, questioning beliefs you once held, exploring identity or sexuality after purity culture, or simply trying to understand yourself more clearly, you are very welcome here. This is a space where your identity is affirmed, your story is respected, and you get to decide how to describe your own experiences. Next, I have a question for you! |
Do Many of These Sound Familiar?
You find it hard to say no
You often feel fear, guilt, or obligation (FOG)
You feel selfish or struggle with self-blame
You used to be creative, but you feel completely blocked from creativity
You’re harder on yourself than anyone else would be
You hide your wants and needs in relationships, work, etc.
Growing up, you felt more mature than your parents or caregivers
Your family didn’t tolerate differences or disagreements
You were criticized or cut off for being who you are, like your sexuality or gender
Romantic relationships or friendships feel difficult as an adult
You didn’t have access to mental health support because your caregivers didn’t believe in it, or told you to "pray harder" instead
If this resonates, you’re not alone. I work with many people navigating some (or all) of these challenges. Healing is possible, and it does get better.
You find it hard to say no
You often feel fear, guilt, or obligation (FOG)
You feel selfish or struggle with self-blame
You used to be creative, but you feel completely blocked from creativity
You’re harder on yourself than anyone else would be
You hide your wants and needs in relationships, work, etc.
Growing up, you felt more mature than your parents or caregivers
Your family didn’t tolerate differences or disagreements
You were criticized or cut off for being who you are, like your sexuality or gender
Romantic relationships or friendships feel difficult as an adult
You didn’t have access to mental health support because your caregivers didn’t believe in it, or told you to "pray harder" instead
If this resonates, you’re not alone. I work with many people navigating some (or all) of these challenges. Healing is possible, and it does get better.
