Somatic Therapy Blog
Real talk on trauma, anxiety, grief, and what it actually takes to heal.
This blog is written by Ethany Michaud, LCSW, a certified Brainspotting practitioner and somatic therapist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Every post is written to give you something useful: a framework for understanding what's happening in your nervous system, language for things you've felt but never had words for, or a reason to finally reach out.
If something lands for you, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation. That's what it's here for.
Treatment Resistant Depression: When You Have Tried Everything and Still Feel Stuck
You have tried medication. You have been in therapy. And you still wake up with the same heaviness. Here is what treatment resistant depression actually is and what approaches can reach it when standard treatments have not.
When Everything Looks Fine on the Outside: Depression in High Achievers
You have a good job, you show up, and from the outside things look fine. And underneath all of that, something is very wrong. Here's what depression in high achievers actually looks like.
Feeling Numb: What Emotional Numbness Actually Is and Why It Happens
You're not sad exactly. You're just flat. Things don't land the way they used to. Here's what emotional numbness actually is, why it happens, and why talking about it isn't always enough.
Depression vs. Sadness: How to Know When It Is Something More
Everyone gets sad. But depression is something different — more persistent, more pervasive, and more resistant to the things that normally help. Here's how to tell the difference.