Kristy L. Brewer, LCSW, PhD

Kristy L. Brewer, LCSW, PhD Your trauma-calming therapist! No more shame and disparity. Confidence and peace can be yours!

Ever had a panic attack that left you feeling trapped inside your own body?You’re not alone—and there are ways to calm t...
10/22/2025

Ever had a panic attack that left you feeling trapped inside your own body?

You’re not alone—and there are ways to calm the storm.
In my newest blog, I share body-based tools and creative techniques to help ease panic attacks, whether they’re mild or intense.

Take a few minutes to explore these gentle ways to bring your body back to safety:

Atlanta trauma therapist Kristy Brewer shares practical tools to calm panic attacks—from mild anxiety to intense panic—using body-based, soothing techniques.

If you’ve ever called yourself a perfectionist, pause for a moment — what if that trait isn’t about being “too driven” b...
10/14/2025

If you’ve ever called yourself a perfectionist, pause for a moment — what if that trait isn’t about being “too driven” but about staying safe?

This week’s blog explores how perfectionism often begins as a survival strategy from childhood trauma — and how healing helps you finally rest.

Discover how perfectionism stems from childhood trauma and learn how trauma therapy in Atlanta can help you release fear and embrace self-compassion.

Ever felt guilty or scared for saying “no” or I can't do that right now? You’re not alone. For those who grew up with de...
10/08/2025

Ever felt guilty or scared for saying “no” or I can't do that right now? You’re not alone. For those who grew up with developmental trauma, boundaries can feel unsafe—even when they’re healthy. My new blog explains why and how trauma therapy in Atlanta can help your body feel safe, protecting your peace again.

Trauma therapist Atlanta explains why boundaries can feel unsafe after developmental trauma and how trauma therapy Atlanta helps you rebuild safety and trust.

Real talk — sometimes home feels like the only place you can finally exhale and be yourself. But what if you could carry...
09/24/2025

Real talk — sometimes home feels like the only place you can finally exhale and be yourself. But what if you could carry that same sense of safety with you everywhere you go?

In my latest blog, I dive into why home feels so comforting (and why the outside world can feel so hard), plus some gentle ways to take that “at home” feeling with you wherever life leads.

Read more here:

Trauma therapist Atlanta shares why home feels like the only safe place, and how to carry that sense of authenticity and safety into daily life.

Ever catch yourself saying, “I should be over this by now” or “I should be a better mom/sister/daughter/friend/coworker”...
09/17/2025

Ever catch yourself saying, “I should be over this by now” or “I should be a better mom/sister/daughter/friend/coworker”?

Those “should statements” feel like motivation, but in reality, they’re shame in disguise — and they keep you frozen at the bottom of the staircase, unable to move forward.

In my latest blog, I share why “shoulds” are toxic, how they fuel shame, and what real healing looks like: one step at a time

Feeling weighed down by shame and constant “shoulds”? Trauma Therapist Atlanta, Kristy Brewer, explains how “should statements” freeze progress and how to find freedom one step at a time.

Many people wonder if their pain “counts” as trauma because it doesn’t look like what we usually picture. But trauma isn...
09/04/2025

Many people wonder if their pain “counts” as trauma because it doesn’t look like what we usually picture. But trauma isn’t just war, violence, or disasters — it’s about how powerless or overwhelmed you felt in the moment.

If you’ve been asking yourself, “Is this trauma?”, this blog may help you find clarity and compassion for your story.

I have openings for folks in Georgia.

Atlanta trauma therapist explains how trauma isn’t only war or violence. Learn how to recognize hidden trauma and begin your healing journey.

Ever feel like you’re “too much” in relationships—or maybe “not enough”?Unhealed trauma can leave us second-guessing, cl...
08/25/2025

Ever feel like you’re “too much” in relationships—or maybe “not enough”?
Unhealed trauma can leave us second-guessing, clinging too tightly, or pulling away out of fear. The good news? These patterns aren’t who you are—they’re simply survival strategies your nervous system learned long ago.

💚 In my latest blog, I dive into how trauma affects trust, intimacy, and self-worth—and how healing can help you feel safe to love and be loved

Discover how trauma impacts trust, intimacy, and self-worth. Learn how a trauma therapist in Atlanta can help you rebuild healthier connections.

Loving someone with unresolved trauma can feel like being held hostage by events you were not even part of. The good new...
08/15/2025

Loving someone with unresolved trauma can feel like being held hostage by events you were not even part of.
The good news? Boundaries can be both compassionate and strong.
If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I love them without losing myself?”—this one’s for you.

Discover how to set healthy boundaries and find hope with guidance from a trauma therapist in Atlanta.

I’m not the lighthouse because I’m never shaken.I’m the lighthouse because I know what it’s like to stand in storms and ...
07/25/2025

I’m not the lighthouse because I’m never shaken.
I’m the lighthouse because I know what it’s like to stand in storms and still shine a light.
Being a trauma therapist doesn’t mean I’m immune to life’s waves. It means I’ve learned to stay rooted—and help others do the same.

Even your trauma therapist in Atlanta faces real-life messiness. Discover why having a perfectly imperfect therapist can help you feel seen, understood, and supported in your healing journey.

Sleep isn’t just about winding down. It’s about safety. When your nervous system doesn’t feel safe, your body resists re...
07/16/2025

Sleep isn’t just about winding down. It’s about safety. When your nervous system doesn’t feel safe, your body resists rest.

Struggling to fall or stay asleep? A trauma therapist in Atlanta explains how unresolved trauma impacts sleep and how trauma therapy Atlanta can help.

If you've ever felt like you should be able to handle everything on your own, this blog is for you.Hyper-independence is...
07/03/2025

If you've ever felt like you should be able to handle everything on your own, this blog is for you.

Hyper-independence is often a trauma response. Healing starts with small, brave steps.

I am here to support those in Georgia who are struggling with hyper-independence to find healing.

Struggling to ask for help? A trauma therapist in Atlanta explains how over-independence can be a trauma response—and how therapy helps you heal.

You love your kids. You try hard. But no matter what, the guilt lingers. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re a good m...
06/26/2025

You love your kids. You try hard. But no matter what, the guilt lingers.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re a good mom, you probably are.

In my latest blog, I explore how mom-guilt is often rooted in deeper trauma and what trauma therapy in Atlanta can do to help you release it.

Struggling with mom guilt? Learn how trauma therapy in Atlanta can help you release shame and embrace self-compassion as a devoted mother.

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