Ways I Make Space to Be Wrong in Therapy Sessions (As a Therapist for People-Pleasers)
If you're a recovering people-pleaser, being wrong can feel downright terrifying. When your body learned early on that safety meant keeping the peace, staying hyper-vigilant, and making sure everyone else was comfortable, making a mistake feels like a direct threat.
When you start therapy, that deep-seated need to "get it right" doesn’t magically disappear. It's totally normal to find yourself wanting to people-please your therapist, too. You might guess the "correct" answers, nod along when something I say doesn't land, or hold back how you really feel just to keep things smooth.
That's actually why I love being wrong in sessions.
How Anxious Attachment Affects Your Relationship With Yourself
Anxious attachment doesn’t just show up in your relationships—it shapes the way you treat yourself. If you struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, and seeking external validation, your relationship with yourself may not feel like a safe place. Here’s how anxious attachment leads to self-abandonment—and how to start healing.
How Trauma Affects Your Root Chakra (And How to Reclaim Your Sense of Safety)
Trauma can leave you feeling ungrounded, anxious, and disconnected from your body. Your root chakra—the energy center for safety and stability—can be deeply affected by past wounds. Learn how trauma therapy, somatic healing, EMDR, and grounding practices can help you reclaim your sense of security.
Trauma and Healing: Psychotherapy and Alternative Practices.
There are many different trauma therapy modalities that have been developed to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences. It's important to find a qualified therapist or practitioner who is trained in the specific type of modalities that you feel will be most helpful for you and can provide appropriate guidance and support….