Rachel Shasho LCSW

Flashbacks, fright, trust issues, nightmares, feeling triggered, trapped, and unsafe are all symptoms of PTSD. Trauma can come from a single life event or lots of little traumas, such as childhood abuse or neglect, that were too large for our nervous system to process at that moment. The aftermath of the trauma can be so overwhelming for our system that we can either either shut down or become hypervigilant. Our nervous system can also store trauma in our bodies that lie dormant.

Feeling unloved, rejected, or confused as you miss signals that your partner sends you. That feeling you get after putting your heart on your sleeve and wondering how the arguments keep getting worse. How is it possible that something that is supposed to be supportive can be so draining and leave you feeling so alone? Relationships are one of the most important and meaningful aspects of our lives. We are all strongly impacted by the people we surround ourselves with.

Worried thoughts, panic, racing heartbeat, trouble sleeping, and ruminating about the future are all symptoms of anxiety. I know you just want to get back to yourself and let go of all this fear, but it feels so impossible to control that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach. Anxiety can come from so many causes such as stressful life events, trauma, anxious attachment, and busy schedules. It can affect your day-to-day life and decrease the quality of your life.

Flashbacks, fright, trust issues, nightmares, feeling triggered, trapped, and unsafe are all symptoms of PTSD. Trauma can come from a single life event or lots of little traumas, such as childhood abuse or neglect, that were too large for our nervous system to process at that moment. The aftermath of the trauma can be so overwhelming for our system that we can either either shut down or become hypervigilant. Our nervous system can also store trauma in our bodies that lie dormant.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) allow your mind to process your thoughts and feelings with so much clarity than ever before. It's truly transformative and I'd love for you to experience the healing that it offers you and your relationships. We will also dive into practices from Inner Child Work meditations. Experience your true self before all the hurt and longing took over. You will learn to fall in love with yourself and appreciate who you've grown up to be.

Think of a time when you were stuck and your mind kept going in circles. CBT puts a complete stop to unproductive thinking patterns that keep you stuck. Life can be smooth sailing when we truly understand what is behind the thoughts that make us behave a certain way. Truly build self-awareness and productivity in your life. Your thoughts don't have to keep you stuck. You will be able to heal your relationships, anxiety, and depression a lot better when we uncover the root cause.

This approach is soft and gentle as it allows you to reconnect with the disconnected parts of your mind and body. Tune into what you need at this moment. You can begin to release the trauma, pain, and anxiety that is trapped in your body instantly. You will feel a big release by the end of the session. Somatic therapy is transformative and healing both for your mind and body. I invite you to tap into the part of your body that needs the most attention. You can feel at home in your body again.