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If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually happening when you sit across from me in session — beyond the conversation, beyond the exercises, beyond the moments of insight — you’re not alone. Many clients find themselves curious about the process: Is this really working? What’s changing inside me? The short answer is: quite a lot. And…

By Justine Framularo | Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Biofeedback clinician, MA, LMHC, HMIP  If you live with chronic pain, you already know that it’s more than just a physical sensation. It can color your entire world—shaping your mood, your relationships, your sleep, and even the way you think about yourself and your future. What…

As a therapist specializing in trauma and chronic pain, I’ve witnessed countless moments when clients first discover the profound connection between their physical symptoms and their nervous system responses. That moment of recognition—when someone realizes their racing heart, tense shoulders, or persistent pain patterns aren’t random but meaningful signals from their body—often marks the beginning…

During military service, service members are often exposed to violence, threats to personal safety, and other traumatic events. These experiences can significantly impact the mental health of active duty service members and veterans. According to the National Alliance for Mental Health, approximately 1 in 4 active duty service members show symptoms of a mental health…

Early in life, we develop attachment styles that significantly influence how satisfied we are in our relationships and how we relate to others. Dismissive avoidant attachment is one attachment style that causes someone to avoid emotional intimacy. People with this attachment style are typically self-reliant and tend to withdraw from relationships. Keep reading to learn…

As humans, we all crave intimacy and social connection. For some people, though, intimacy can be a source of fear and trauma. As a result, that fear might lead to self-sabotaging behaviors that damage or destroy intimate relationships. If these patterns aren’t addressed and corrected, they can lead to unhealthy relationships, loneliness, and social isolation. …