Morgan Levine (she/her)

Trauma is not what happened to you; it is the stress of experiences left over in your body that leave a profound effect on both the mind and the body. Traditional talk therapies focus on addressing trauma through verbal processing alone. However, trauma is stored in the body. Therefore, to heal the effects of trauma, somatic trauma therapies take a different approach by recognizing the integral role the body plays in trauma healing.

Trauma is not what happened to you; it is the stress of experiences left over in your body that leave a profound effect on both the mind and the body. Traditional talk therapies focus on addressing trauma through verbal processing alone. However, trauma is stored in the body. Therefore, to heal the effects of trauma, somatic trauma therapies like IFS, EMDR, Polyvagal theory take a different approach by recognizing the integral role the body plays in trauma healing.

Trauma is not what happened to you; it is the stress of experiences left over in your body that leave a profound effect on both the mind and the body. Traditional talk therapies focus on addressing trauma through verbal processing alone. However, trauma is stored in the body. Therefore, to heal the effects of trauma, somatic trauma therapies like IFS, EMDR, Polyvagal theory take a different approach by recognizing the integral role the body plays in trauma healing.

When IFS principles are integrated into the EMDR framework, a powerful synergy emerges. IFS-informed EMDR recognizes that traumatic experiences are often intertwined with the internal parts of our psyche. By incorporating IFS techniques into the EMDR process, we will create a safe space for you to explore and address the underlying parts involved in their trauma, fostering deeper understanding and resolution.

Have you ever heard of EMDR therapy? It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and it's a unique therapy approach that can help you heal from difficult experiences. EMDR therapy is an 8 phase therapy model that a path to healing and personal transformation. I use mostly IFS-informed EMDR. Read more below.

Human beings are herd animals. We are born with the innate desire and ability to attach but through a variety of experiences our ability to, or safety, with attachment can be impacted. This may become evident in our adult relationships. Whether partnered or going through a split, we can explore the roots of your attachment styles and move toward healing.

Intergenerational trauma refers to the transmission of psychological and emotional wounds from one generation to the next through direct and indirect patterns of behavior- resulting in impacts on future generations. This phenomenon underscores how trauma experienced by ancestors can influence the mental health and coping strategies of their descendants, creating a cycle that requires awareness and therapeutic intervention to break.

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a condition resulting from prolonged, repetitive trauma, often interpersonal and involving power imbalances, most often rooted in childhood experiences. C-PTSD symptoms include disturbances in self-identity, emotional flashback, and interpersonal relationships. Survivors may grapple with a persistent sense of danger, altered beliefs about oneself, and challenges forming and maintaining connections.