What are somatic flashbacks? A somatic flashback is the body replaying a past threat as sensation (tight chest, nausea, shaking, racing heart) without a clear mental movie. It is a body memory, not proof danger is in the room now, and not a visual flashback. It is not a diagnosis;
How long does it take for men to recover from depression? If you’re close to someone you care about deeply and suspect he might be dealing with depression, it can be really challenging to know how to reach out to him. You might feel disconnected from what he’s experiencing and
Misattunement is a miss, a misread, a mismatch of emotional signals. Someone close answers a feeling you did not have. A parent laughs when you are scared. One miss is ordinary. Chronic unrepaired misses teach you to hide what you need, and that is how attachment gets shaped. When those
Dissociative disorders are mental health conditions where a person’s thoughts, memories, identity, and sense of reality become disconnected. While occasional dissociation is common—for example, daydreaming or losing track of time—dissociative disorders are more severe, persistent, and disruptive to daily life. At Here Counseling, we help clients understand these conditions, recognize
Imagine your teenage daughter scrolling endlessly on her phone late into the night, her face lit by the glow, but her mood darkening with each swipe. She seems more withdrawn, anxious about school or friends, and you’re left wondering if all that time online is taking a toll. If this
Picture your teen pacing the kitchen the night before school starts, clutching their stomach and snapping at small questions, their usual spark dimmed by worry. As summer ends and routines resume in Pasadena, anxiety surges, overwhelming many adolescents with restlessness or tears. Back-to-school transitions stir deep fears in teens, from
Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, sudden, and out of your control. Your heart races, your chest tightens, your breath shortens, and it can feel like something terrible is about to happen—even if there’s no clear danger in front of you. While these intense experiences are deeply disruptive, they are not
If you’ve been exploring different types of therapy—especially for healing trauma—you may have come across EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s often described as a technique that helps you “reprocess” difficult memories, especially from past trauma. EMDR isn’t just about changing your memories; it’s a somatic therapy that
By Addy Sonneland, AMFT Dissociation is a common yet often misunderstood psychological response, especially among those who have experienced trauma. At its core, dissociation is a disconnection that somatic therapy is well suited to treat—a split between the mind and the body, or between thoughts, memories, and one’s sense of
Trauma can weigh heavily on your life, leaving you feeling isolated and overwhelmed. You might experience vivid memories and nightmares or feel numb and disconnected. You may have a constant sense of anxiety while your body is holding tension and fatigue. If you’re reading this, you may be seeking a