As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, this podcast episode introduces us to Ava M. Hart, LCSW, IMH-E, EMDR therapist. She discusses how EMDR therapy can help women when pregnant, have suffered a pregnancy loss, and during perinatal mood/anxiety disorders. Resources: The Calm Before the Storm: When Bad Things Happen by Ava HartFocal Point BlogE ... Show More
Sep 2025
Healing the Fragmented Self: EMDR & Sand Tray Therapy for Complex Trauma and Dissociationled Episode
In this episode, we explore the powerful integration of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and sand tray-based therapy as transformative approaches for individuals healing from complex trauma and dissociation. Join us, and our guest, EMDRIA Certified The ... Show More
54m 30s
Aug 2025
Healing Young Hearts: Treating Attachment Trauma in Children with EMDR Therapy
We dive into the transformative potential of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for children struggling with attachment trauma. Joined by EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Debra B. Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP, we explore how early disruptions ... Show More
35m 34s
Mar 2025
403: Healing Journeys: Understanding EMDR and Trauma Recovery with Dr. Pria Alpern, Ph.D.
Today’s episode focuses on EMDR for the treatment of birth trauma and reproductive trauma. You’ll learn what EMDR is and how this therapy technique can support families through trauma recovery.
Dr. Pria Alpern is a licensed clinical psychologist, EMDRIA-approved therapist, and EM ... Show More
37m 23s
May 2024
Trauma Therapy: Why you may need EMDR
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in honor of my advocacy for more open conversation surrounding Mental health, I will be featuring episodes on ways to take care of our mental health so we can better care for ourselves and our children. Therapy is highly beneficial, and v ... Show More
56m 45s
Jul 2025
Understanding Complex Trauma and Its Effects With Amber Trejo
In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, guest host Leah Denton interviews Amber Trejoa licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in integrative trauma therapy. Amber shares her personal journey with trauma, her approach to therapy, and the complexities of dealing ... Show More
39m 59s
May 2024
DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People with Emma Lauer, LCSW
<p>Emma Lauer, LCSW, author of<em> DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People, </em>joins us to discuss how to build emotional resilience and celebrate sensitivity. Emma is a therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. She is an ey ... Show More
35m 4s
Mar 2025
475: Grief As A Portal To Healing Complex Trauma with Amber Trejo, LMFT
Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week's episode is part two of the conversation where I'm reflecting on where I'm at in my life right now. My guest is Amber Trejo, LMFT an integrative trauma therapist in Indiana.Like myself, Amber is also a trauma survivor and speaks openly abo ... Show More
54m 40s
Jul 2024
Conversations You Must Have Before You Start A Family ft. Elizabeth Baron, LMHC
Elizabeth is a licensed mental health counselor and psychotherapist who focuses on maternal mental health. We had an emotional and deep discussion on TTC, miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. In this episode, we touch on questions such as “what are necessary conve ... Show More
1h 8m