a moment of clarity

All things trauma healing …

One of my passions as a trauma therapist is educating others on how life experiences shape the nervous system, influence patterns of behavior, and impact our sense of self. In this blog, I share tools, concepts, and mind-body practices that support trauma recovery, emotional resilience, and deep, embodied healing.

Must reads

explore by topic

Trauma Therapy Happens in Phases—And Slower Really Is Faster

Trauma Therapy Happens in Phases—And Slower Really Is Faster

[6-min read] Learn how trauma therapy works using a 3-phase approach rooted in Somatic Experiencing (SE), IFS therapy, and EMDR. Discover why slower is faster when healing from trauma, and what real trauma-informed therapy looks like—whether you're seeking parts work, inner child healing, or a trauma therapist near you.

Read More
Why Talking About Trauma Won’t Heal It—And Here’s What Does.
EMDR, Trauma Healing, Somatic Experiencing Clara Mackinlay EMDR, Trauma Healing, Somatic Experiencing Clara Mackinlay

Why Talking About Trauma Won’t Heal It—And Here’s What Does.

[6-min read] You can’t think your way out of trauma—because trauma doesn’t live in the mind, it lives in the body. If you’ve been talking about the same wounds in therapy for years without feeling real change, this blog explains why that is—and what actually works when it comes to healing trauma at the root.

Read More
Why Working with a Somatic Trauma Specialist Matters
EMDR, Trauma Healing, Somatic Experiencing Clara Mackinlay EMDR, Trauma Healing, Somatic Experiencing Clara Mackinlay

Why Working with a Somatic Trauma Specialist Matters

[9-min read] Not all therapists are trained to treat trauma—because trauma healing isn’t just about being ‘trauma-informed.’ It requires specialized training, body-based approaches, and a deep understanding of how trauma lives in the nervous system. This blog explains why working with a somatic trauma specialist matters, what to look for, and how real healing actually happens.

Read More

in-person

online

hybrid

Somatic trauma Therapy that fits your needs & schedule