Turtles and Rabbits blog posts:
 Healing inspired blog posts written by a trauma expert with a lot of life experience

In private therapy practice, supervision is often described as a cornerstone of ethical and professional development. In theory, it is where clinicians refine their clinical thinking, process complex cases, explore countertransference, and strengthen ethical decision-making. In practice, however, not all supervision functions in this way. One concerning pattern that emerges in some private practice settings is what clinicians refer to as “rubber stamp supervision.” This term

I used to believe the phrase “we’re like family here.” A lot of therapists do. We enter this field because we care deeply about people. We want to help. We want to heal. So when a practice markets itself as warm, collaborative, mission-driven, and “family-oriented,” it can feel like exactly where we belong. Until one day you realize the “family” language was never about support. It was about compliance. I’ll never forget the moment that realization hit me. I was recovering fr

Bowling Mike D was a guy who would hang out at the house I shared with several roommates, and I found him mostly full of shit but also a little interesting. Mike D was very into indie rock and everything that made him "cool." Mike D dated some of the roommates and most of the cute art school women. I loved to tease him by calling him "disco Mike" because he was so, well, full of himself. He did not appreciate my nickname for him. Mike D also had a ton of money after winnin

Unethical behavior in private therapy and spiritual healing circles is a serious issue that often goes unspoken. Many new therapists enter the field with passion and dedication, only to face environments where business ethics are overlooked or ignored. This creates harm not only to therapists but also to clients who rely on these services for support and healing. From personal experience, I have witnessed troubling tactics such as using my family’s insurance as leverage to si

When I first began exploring ways to heal from deep emotional wounds, I felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. The journey toward healing trauma is deeply personal, and finding a path that feels safe and accessible can be challenging. Over time, I discovered that virtual trauma therapy offers a gentle, flexible, and profoundly effective way to reconnect with myself and release the burdens I carried silently for years. In this post, I want to share my reflections an

There is a unique kind of exhaustion that comes from giving so much of yourself to others. When you are the one who listens, comforts, and guides, it’s easy to forget that you too need healing. I have walked this path, feeling the weight of emotional fatigue and spiritual depletion. It was in those moments of vulnerability that I realized the importance of a dedicated space for those who heal others. This is why the healer wellness program exists - to nurture the nurturers,

Job loss is something many families, including mine, are familiar with. I recently experienced back-to-back toxic work environments, surprisingly common even in my field, resulting in abrupt job loss. Today, the everyday struggles of the average American family are often ignored by those with economic privilege. It's uncomfortable to acknowledge unearned advantages, but it's important not only to understand it but to talk about it with your family. Some privileged individuals

I was recently on a radio show and was asked what we can do to help us through these difficult times in America, from a therapeutic standpoint. There I was, a trauma expert asked to be on the show due to that, and I blanked when asked, “How do we get through this?” I looked at the guest who asked me the question, fear in my eyes. The answer is, I don’t know. This is beyond comprehension. This is an extreme, inhumane situation, and it’s normal for the mind to reject such a re

I started a podcast after a very challenging time at the beginning of summer. I was overwhelmed by old symptoms that I thought were gone...

https://youtu.be/iiaiX63kEqA Stine and Virginia are both powerful and highly ethical healers that I have had the honor of training with...

STOP TRAUMATIZING CLINICIANS I have been a long-time fan of two authors/advocates and the movement called Decolonizing the therapy space....

I recently spoke with another practice owner who stated that they try their best to make sure their clinicians are actively in their own...

Are you okay with not being liked? If you are a parent I am assuming the answer is "yes" haha but in general, are you okay with not being...

Grief shows up so often in sessions with clients. It also shows up in my life, daily. Grief about a version of me I randomly miss...

Holding space and being human I often tell my clients to give themselves more permission to be human. I see and hear a lot of self...

I was pleasantly surprised that my 13 year old son, his friend, my husband and my 10 year old son all wanted to go see the Barbie movie...