If your kid drops a cup this morning and something in you wants to combust, here's what I want you to know: you're not a bad mom, and you're also not actually mad about the cup. Getting "triggered" by your kids is one of the most common things the moms I work with bring into session, and almost every one of them starts the same way: with shame. They think the intensity of their reaction means something is wrong with them as a mother. It doesn't. It usually means something old got activated,...

If you've typed some version of "why do I feel like a bad mom" into Google at 11pm, you are far from alone, and I want to tell you something before we go any further: the fact that you're asking the question is already evidence you're not the thing you're afraid of being. As an EMDR therapist for moms, this is one of the most common things I hear in session. EMDR Therapist for Moms. Mom of 2, trauma therapist. Mom guilt isn't really about any one moment. It's not really about the forgotten...

Eye-level view of a quiet forest path with soft sunlight filtering through the trees Childhood trauma can leave deep marks that affect how we see ourselves and the world. Healing from those early wounds is a journey that takes courage, patience, and support. If you’ve been carrying pain from your past, know that healing is possible. You don’t have to face it alone. Let’s explore gentle, practical steps you can take to heal from childhood trauma. Along the way, I’ll share some helpful...