Resources
These are resources for active clients only. These resources are to be utilized in conjunction to current therapy under this practice.
Top Down vs Bottom Up
Top-down therapies (like CBT and talk therapy) focus on using thinking, insight, and conscious awareness to change feelings and behaviors. Bottom-up therapies (like somatic therapies, EMDR, and DBR) work through the body and nervous system, targeting automatic survival responses and emotional patterns stored beneath conscious thought. Both approaches can complement each other to support healing and regulation.
CPTSD
A condition that can develop after long-term or repeated trauma, often beginning in childhood through experiences like abuse, neglect, chronic fear, or missing key developmental experiences. It includes PTSD symptoms along with struggles in managing emotions, sense of self, and relationships.
A condition that often begins in childhood and continues into adulthood. It can bring challenges with focus, organization, restlessness, or impulsivity, while also reflecting unique strengths and ways of thinking.
ADHD
A neurodevelopmental condition that begins in childhood and continues throughout life. It may involve differences in communication, social interaction, or sensory processing, along with unique strengths and perspectives.
Autism
AuDHD
A common joint diagnosis, as the two conditions often overlap. People may experience differences in attention, communication, social interaction, or sensory processing, while also bringing unique strengths, creativity, and perspectives.
Sensory Issues
Sensory issues happen when the brain has trouble processing sights, sounds, smells, textures, or other input from the environment. This can make everyday experiences feel overwhelming (like bright lights, loud noises, or scratchy clothing) or, at times, under-stimulating. Everyone experiences sensory input differently—some may be more sensitive, while others may seek extra stimulation. Understanding sensory needs can help create comfort, regulation, and balance.
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
This experience can affect people with ADHD, Autism, AUDHD (Autism with ADHD), and Complex PTSD (CPTSD).
Preferably referred to as Pervasive Need For Autonomy or PDA. A profile often seen within the autism spectrum. It can involve intense anxiety around everyday demands, leading to avoidance behaviors, while also reflecting creativity, problem-solving skills, and sensitivity.
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Hyperarousal
A state in which the body and mind remain on high alert, often as a response to past trauma or ongoing stress. It can show up as difficulty relaxing, heightened startle responses, irritability, or trouble sleeping.
Dorsal Vagal Shutdown/Hypoarousal
A state where the body and mind slow down in response to overwhelming stress or trauma. It can appear as numbness, low energy, dissociation, or difficulty taking action.
Polyvagal Nervous System Regulation
Involves supporting the body’s natural ability to shift between states of alertness, calm, and rest. By learning to recognize and respond to cues from the nervous system, individuals can feel safer, more grounded, and better able to manage stress, emotions, and relationships.
Emotions Focused Therapy (EFT) Tapping
A therapeutic approach that combines gentle tapping on specific points of the body with guided attention to emotions. It helps people safely process difficult feelings, reduce emotional intensity, and create space for understanding and self-compassion.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
A therapy that helps people process and heal from past traumatic experiences. Using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, it supports the brain in reducing the intensity of painful memories and creating healthier, more adaptive beliefs. Also known as EMDR.
Internal Family Systems Theory (IFS)
A therapy approach that helps people understand and harmonize the different “parts” of themselves. By gently exploring these parts—some carrying pain, fear, or protective behaviors—individuals can develop greater self-compassion, balance, and inner calm, supporting healing and personal growth.
Somatic Based Therapy
A therapy that focuses on the connection between the body and mind, helping people notice and release tension, stress, or trauma stored in the body. By learning to tune into bodily sensations and responses, individuals can process emotions more fully, build resilience, and feel more grounded and present.
A trauma-focused therapy that helps the brain process and release unresolved stress and traumatic experiences. By guiding attention to subtle bodily sensations and natural orienting responses, DBR supports emotional regulation, grounding, and healing, helping individuals feel safer and more integrated.
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
Mindfulness
A practice that involves paying gentle, non-judgmental attention to the present moment—thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. It helps people cultivate calm, focus, and self-awareness, making it easier to manage stress, navigate challenges, and respond to life with greater clarity and balance.