Regulation Isn’t Only Calming Down… It’s Completing the Stress Response
When regulation feels elusive, the question often isn’t “What’s wrong with me?” but rather “What does my nervous system need to complete?”
If you’re noticing that traditional coping strategies aren’t working — or that your body feels stuck in activation despite your best efforts — you don’t have to navigate that alone. My work is grounded in relational, trauma-informed, and somatic approaches that support both activation and settling in ways that feel sustainable.
What 3 a.m. Parenting Taught Me About Co-Regulation and Trauma-Informed Care
A Dallas trauma-informed therapist reflects on what 3 a.m. parenting taught her about co-regulation, nervous systems, and attachment. Read more about how these ideas shape therapy at Crescent Counseling in Dallas, Texas.
Why Emotional Expansion Matters in Trauma-Informed Healing
A Dallas trauma-informed therapist explains why emotional expansion is as important as regulation in healing from trauma and stress, especially highlighting the use of Expansion Brainspotting.
Does SSP Work for Anxiety and Trauma? A Therapist in Dallas Weighs In
As a therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and nervous system regulation in Dallas, I’ve seen firsthand how the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) can be a game-changer for clients. Whether you’re a helping professional experiencing burnout, a trauma survivor struggling with dysregulation, or someone dealing with chronic anxiety, the Safe and Sound Protocol offers a way to shift your nervous system toward safety, resilience, and connection.
Nature and Our Mental Health
What does the research say on nature and our mental health written by Amanda Stretcher, MA, LPC-S, therapist in Dallas providing therapy for trauma, anxiety, and disordered eating. Amanda provides therapy at Crescent Counseling in Dallas.