There's a moment in almost every session I sit in with a client, a student, or a friend where someone says some version of the same thing: "I don't know why I keep doing this. I just... do." They keep over-giving until they're empty. They keep the peace even when it...
Laryssa Creswell
Deep Within Podcast: Healing from Trauma, Breaking Generational Cycles & Reclaiming Your Voice
We all carry invisible burdens: the emotional weight of past pain, family expectations, and unspoken stories that shape who we become. For many women and teen girls, that weight can feel like a quiet ache that never quite goes away. Recently, I had the honor of...
Out-of-Network Benefits: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Use Them for Therapy
When it comes to starting therapy, most people begin with the question: “Do you take my insurance?” It’s an important question—but not the only one you should ask. Even if a therapist isn’t on your insurance company’s “in-network” list, you may still have...
Healing Trauma Through EMDR Therapy
I’m so excited to share that I was recently a guest on the Wellness Rising Podcast by the Wellness House of Annapolis! It was a true honor to talk about a therapy approach that is close to my heart and central to the healing journey of so many women and teen girls I...
How Internal Family Systems Can Help with Shame
I recently had the privilege of joining Monique Koven on The Healing Trauma Podcast, a space that aligns with my heart’s mission of helping women and teen girls find their voice and heal from the wounds of trauma. In this episode, I open up about a healing modality...
3 Ways Trauma Is Stored in the Bodies of Women and Teen Girls
Have you ever felt a knot in your stomach after a fight, or a tightness in your chest after a difficult conversation? These are just some of the ways our bodies store the echoes of trauma, even when our minds struggle to articulate the pain. Hi, I’m Dr. Laryssa...






