Healing Trauma

Healing Trauma Dr. Babbel practices as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Online & Teletherapy are is offered for residents in CA.

Individual therapy sessions are available to adults via in-person sessions located at my private San Francisco office or online.

Your inner critic isn’t the enemy — it’s a part of you that learned to protect you from pain, rejection, or failure.But ...
10/10/2025

Your inner critic isn’t the enemy — it’s a part of you that learned to protect you from pain, rejection, or failure.

But protection isn’t the same as peace.

When we meet that voice with compassion instead of judgment, we begin to transform it.

Notice how your body responds when you soften toward yourself.

✨ What does your inner critic need to hear from you today?

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Dr. Kristin Neff reminds us that compassion isn’t just something we give to others — it’s something we owe ourselves.Whe...
10/07/2025

Dr. Kristin Neff reminds us that compassion isn’t just something we give to others — it’s something we owe ourselves.

When you notice pain or self-criticism arise, try this:

“This is a moment of suffering.
Suffering is part of life.
May I be kind to myself in this moment.
May I give myself the compassion I need.”

Self-compassion means remembering you’re human — perfectly imperfect, just like everyone else.

What helps you practice being kind to yourself when things feel hard? Share below.

Healing is not about forcing emotions away—it’s about meeting them with curiosity and compassion.Somatic psychotherapy i...
10/02/2025

Healing is not about forcing emotions away—it’s about meeting them with curiosity and compassion.
Somatic psychotherapy invites us to notice the body, feel what’s alive inside us, and breathe into our experience. Small practices like these help us reconnect with ourselves, regulate our nervous system, and find more peace in body and mind.

What do you notice when you slow down and listen to your body today?

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Over the years, I’ve seen how deeply compassionate self-talk can transform the healing journey. When we learn to soften ...
09/30/2025

Over the years, I’ve seen how deeply compassionate self-talk can transform the healing journey. When we learn to soften the way we speak to ourselves, we create more safety in the body, more calm in the mind, and more openness in the heart. 🌿

What’s one kind thing you can say to yourself today? Share below—I’d love to hear.

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Courage in healing isn’t about never feeling fear—it’s about choosing to move forward anyway. Each moment you honor your...
09/26/2025

Courage in healing isn’t about never feeling fear—it’s about choosing to move forward anyway. Each moment you honor your authentic self, you rewrite your story. Healing is a path walked step by step, with compassion as your guide. 🌱 What helps you take brave steps toward your own healing?

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Self-connection is a practice. Every time you check in with yourself, honor what you feel, and speak from truth, you str...
09/24/2025

Self-connection is a practice. Every time you check in with yourself, honor what you feel, and speak from truth, you strengthen your bond with your authentic self. This is the heart of healing—reclaiming your wholeness one choice at a time.

🌿 How do you practice self-connection when life feels busy?

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Trauma is not just a memory—it can live in the body, shaping how we experience ourselves and others.Somatic healing help...
09/05/2025

Trauma is not just a memory—it can live in the body, shaping how we experience ourselves and others.

Somatic healing helps us gently release what was once held in for survival. When the body softens, the mind can rest.
Healing the body is healing the mind.

✨ What helps you feel safe in your body?

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Carl Jung reminds us that becoming whole isn’t about perfection—it’s about integration. Individuation is the lifelong jo...
08/29/2025

Carl Jung reminds us that becoming whole isn’t about perfection—it’s about integration. Individuation is the lifelong journey of embracing both our light and shadow, our conscious and unconscious. Wholeness comes when we welcome home the parts of ourselves we once rejected.

✨ What parts of yourself are you still waiting to welcome home?

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When we’re cut off from our emotions or body, it’s easy to lose sight of who we really are.Your true self isn’t somethin...
08/14/2025

When we’re cut off from our emotions or body, it’s easy to lose sight of who we really are.

Your true self isn’t something to “find”—it’s something to feel.
It lives in the rise and fall of your breath, the stirrings of emotion, the quiet truth under your thoughts.

Disconnection isn’t weakness—it’s a survival skill your body once needed.
And it’s possible to return, one gentle moment at a time.

Pause right now and ask:
✨ What am I feeling, and where do I feel it in my body?

I’d love to hear—what came up for you? Share in the comments or DM me if you prefer.

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Loneliness isn’t about being alone—it’s about feeling unseen, unheard, and unable to share what matters most.Healing beg...
08/10/2025

Loneliness isn’t about being alone—it’s about feeling unseen, unheard, and unable to share what matters most.
Healing begins when we speak our truths, risk being known, and let ourselves be fully seen.

What’s one truth you’ve been carrying silently?

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Are you here with yourself right now?We often move through the day disconnected—from our bodies, our feelings, even our ...
08/08/2025

Are you here with yourself right now?
We often move through the day disconnected—from our bodies, our feelings, even our own truth.
This 5-question check-in is a gentle way to return.
Take a quiet moment, breathe, and move through each question slowly.
There’s no “right” answer—only what’s real for you in this moment.

When we listen to our body and emotions without judgment, we create space to meet ourselves fully—and that’s where healing begins.

Which question felt most alive for you today?

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So many of us carry a fear of rejection that runs deeper than we realize.It’s not just about what others might think—it’...
08/08/2025

So many of us carry a fear of rejection that runs deeper than we realize.

It’s not just about what others might think—it’s about the younger parts of us still longing to feel safe, accepted, and understood.

This post explores where that fear begins, how it shapes our behaviors, and how we can start to unlearn it—one gentle act of self-acceptance at a time.

What parts of yourself have you pushed away to stay connected?

And what might it feel like to welcome them home?

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