Childhood is where our foundations are built—emotionally, psychologically, and neurologically. When those early experiences are marked by neglect, abandonment, abuse, or emotional inconsistency, they can leave deep imprints not just in our minds, but in our bodies—specifically, in our nervous system.

Not all anxiety is what it seems. In many cases, what we experience as anxiety is actually a trauma response — a protective reaction rooted in the past. In this post, we explore how to tell the difference, why it matters, and how trauma-informed therapy like EMDR can help bring your nervous system back into balance.

When trauma is stored in the body, talk therapy alone isn’t always enough. Somatic therapy and EMDR work together to gently process unresolved pain, calm the nervous system, and build lasting resilience. In this post, we explore how this powerful combination can help you release tension, reconnect with your body, and begin true trauma recovery — safely and at your own pace.