Why does even gentle feedback trigger shame or panic after childhood trauma? Learn how emotional neglect can shape our response to criticism—and how to heal through self-compassion and trauma-informed care.

Your nervous system speaks in whispers—subtle signals that reveal how trauma shapes your body’s response to stress. Learn how to recognize these cues and begin reclaiming control with compassion and awareness.

Sharing your triggers with loved ones is an act of courage and self-advocacy. This guide offers a compassionate framework for explaining how trauma responses show up, communicating your needs clearly, and building deeper understanding in your relationships—without shame or overwhelm.

How counseling, massage, energy practices, yoga, and hypnosis work together to restore safety and balance.

At Anchor Point Counseling, healing begins with safety, compassion, and connection. Learn the story behind our name, the meaning of “Anchor Point,” and the values that guide every session.

Anger is often misunderstood as a sign of weakness or loss of control, but in reality it’s one of the body’s most ancient survival signals. When we explore anger with curiosity instead of shame, we uncover the stories it carries about boundaries, pain, and the need for safety. Understanding anger isn’t about suppressing it—it’s about learning to listen to what it’s trying to protect and finding healthier ways to respond.

Learn what emotional flashbacks are, how C-PTSD symptoms affect the body, and how EMDR & trauma therapy can help you heal and feel safe again.

Therapy isn’t just for crisis—it’s a nurturing space for growth, clarity, and authenticity. Discover how therapy can help you flourish, even when life looks “fine.”

Borderline Personality Disorder isn’t a flaw—it’s a traumatic attachment response. Learn how BPD symptoms stem from early pain and how healing begins with safe, compassionate connection.

EMDR therapy helps reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their emotional grip. Discover how this evidence-based approach can support deep healing and resilience.

Explore how self-sabotage is a trauma-informed self-protection response. Learn how therapy can help you understand your nervous system, heal protective patterns, and reclaim personal growth.

Discover what happens inside your brain during trauma. Learn how over 1,000 biochemical reactions occur in a split second—and how understanding this can empower healing from PTSD and anxiety.

Healing from narcissistic abuse begins with a simple truth: you were never broken, just conditioned to abandon yourself. Whether the abuse came from a parent, partner, or authority figure, the confusion you carry isn't weakness—it's proof of your incredible capacity to survive. This gentle guide offers five trauma-informed steps to reclaim your voice, rebuild trust in your inner wisdom, and remember the wholeness that was always yours. Your healing isn't a question, it’s a right.

Narcissism isn’t just arrogance or selfishness—it’s often a trauma response. Learn how early attachment wounds create protective patterns behind the mask, and how healing becomes possible.