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.
Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive: What Ambiguous Loss Actually Feels Like
Nobody brings you flowers for this kind of grief. No funeral, no bereavement leave — and yet the loss is completely real. Here's what ambiguous grief actually feels like and why you deserve support for it.
How to Know When Grief Has Become Complicated: Signs and Support
Everyone says grief gets better with time. But what if it doesn't? Here's what complicated grief actually looks like — and why it's more common than most people realize.