Not sure whether you're triggered or just emotional? Trauma Therapist Tyana Tavakol, LMFT based in Los Angeles and offering virtual trauma therapy across CA and FL explains how to recognize triggers, understand your nervous system, and begin the trauma healing process.

Fall isn’t just about pumpkin spice and crisp air, it impacts our brains and emotions in unique ways. Licensed trauma therapist in California and Florida Tyana Tavakol explains why the season sparks comfort, excitement, and motivation, and how you can engage with fall mindfully to honor both past experiences and present needs.

Neurodiversity affirming therapy celebrates the unique ways different brains work. Whether you identify with ADHD, autism, anxiety, PTSD, or another diagnosis, you deserve support that honors your lived experience instead of trying to “fix” you. In this post, we’ll explore what neurodivergence means, how common it really is, and why seeking virtual neurodiversity affirming therapy in California and Florida can help you feel understood and empowered.

Nightmares aren’t just bad dreams, they’re a sign your nervous system may be carrying stress or trauma. Learn why they happen, how they affect your body and mind, and practical strategies to reduce them.

Ever wonder why certain patterns, habits, or emotional responses feel so deeply rooted? Peeling Back the Layers is a free guided reflection designed to help you uncover how past trauma still shapes your present, from the clothes you wear to the way you hold your body. Created by a licensed therapist specializing in trauma informed therapy in California, this 5-page worksheet is a gentle first step toward healing and self-understanding.

Not sure what you want from therapy? You’re not alone. This post explores how therapy goals can guide the healing process—especially for adults navigating complex PTSD, relational trauma, or neurodivergence. Learn how to set goals (even if you feel stuck), track your progress, and find a trauma-informed therapist who truly sees you.

Even when things seem calm, complex trauma can make joy feel unfamiliar—or even unsafe. In this post, I explore why many of us feel guilty for being okay, and how complex PTSD therapy in California can support healing through nervous system safety, rest, and emotional permission.

Wondering if ChatGPT can help with trauma healing or anxiety? Learn how a California-based online trauma therapist uses AI to enhance your healing.

When parents struggle to respect boundaries, the issue often traces back to generational trauma. Learn how complex PTSD therapy in California can help adults heal, reclaim self-trust, and navigate difficult family dynamics with compassion and clarity.