Jasmine McEwen: Trauma Therapist

03/12/2023

Are you fighting to heal or fighting to stay broken? I will never forget when I was in a therapy session, and my therapist challenged my depressive thought that told me that my entire day was completely ruined, despite there being hours left in the day I was complaining about.

I was ready to stop seeing my therapist for good because I felt invalidated by him, and when I finally got home and took a step back I realized that I was fighting to stay depressed by being committed to a thought that was not only untrue, but a thought that was hurting me.

Now I pose the question to you: Are you fighitng for your wellness or your illness?
Let me know in the comments below!

02/19/2023

Website Update:

Therapy for faith based adults who are struggling with depression, dissociation, and traumatic memories involving sexual abuse.

01/12/2023

I just got finished recording a podcast and I am SO excited to share it with you❣️

01/06/2023

When is the last time you checked in with yourself? Depression is banking on you to...
AVOID your pain.

Avoidance is the #1 thing that keeps all mental health struggles going. Once you are made aware of your inaction it becomes a choice.
You do not have to remain stuck, as there are always ways to fight back. I hope at least one of these tips are helpful!

12/19/2022

Jasmine McEwen is a therapist with a clinical focus on depression, based in Maryland. She offers both individual and couples therapy.

12/11/2022

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12/01/2022

Have you ever gone to therapy but didn't get the results you were hoping for? Do you know someone who is in therapy right now, but still not feeling better? Are you considering giving therapy a try? If you answered yes to any of these questions, check out a quick video that I filmed sharing 3 THERAPY RED FLAGS that everyone should look out for:

If your new to therapy, looking for a therapist near you, or not having good results in therapy here are 3 red flags to be on the lookout for. These apply fo...

11/27/2022

No matter how DEEP the trauma, you don't have to continue to suffer❣

11/26/2022

Do you know the #1 thing that -Parts Work- gives to people? It provides them with...

CLARITY.

Once we understand the reason that our parts/emotions exist, we can then change the way that we show up in the world.

If you ever felt hostage or confused by your emotions, please give parts work a try today!
Some common ways that parts work is referred to is...
Internal Family Systems & Ego State Therapy

11/25/2022

Holidays can be A LOT! Don't forget to recharge🥰...

Take some time for yourself, even if it's just one minute.

11/24/2022

Today I am THANKFUL for all of the trauma therapies that exist to help people heal...

You can have a life where you are not plagued with trauma symptoms.

Write it out, Talk it out, Draw it out, or Move through it, no matter what your preference is, there are healing options for you.

Gift yourself with relief. It's time❣

11/23/2022

How well do you really know yourself? Here is something I learned...

Neglect, which is defined as "fail to care for properly", creates very deep attachment wounds.
Unfortunately there are several different ways that you can be neglected, but the #1 form of neglect that I see in the patients I serve is SELF-NEGLECT.

This doesn't have to be the case, and self-neglect, like every other problematic behavior pattern, is usually taught to us when we are very young.

Somewhere along the line you learned that you were not valuable or important, and you continue to act in accordance with this line of thinking, despite the fact that it's hurting you, and keeping you from sharing your gifts with the world.

It's never too late to change the narrative.

11/22/2022

If your anger could speak what would it be saying? The TRUTH is that...

Anger is a universal human emotion that can teach us a lot about ourselves.
It arises when we feel out of control and when one of our softer more vulnerable emotions such as disappointment or shame becomes a little too difficult to sit with.

As much I as tell people to explore their anger and stop avoiding it, there are times when it's not safe to express just how angry we really are.

Whether you are in a professional setting, alone, or simply in the presence of people where it's best for you to calm yourself down, please note that there are several different ways you can gain control of your anger, instead of allowing it to control you. With every coping skill you learn always remember that practice makes progress.

11/19/2022

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11/03/2022

This picture was taken 7 years ago after officially being a licensed therapist for a whole 2 WHOLE MONTHS.😂
I looked so much more relaxed back then‼️😊

11/03/2022

Are you truly over your past or...

Are you just "all good now" because you're actively avoiding everything in your life that reminds you of the things that have harmed you?

So many people don't understand that it's possible to look at past traumas, without experiencing pain.

True healing happens when we take the power out of our emotional triggers, not when when bury our emotional triggers deep underground and convince ourselves they no longer exist.
It's possible to get your mind to agree with this faulty narrative, but your body cannot be fooled.
It's never too late to break free from emotional bo***ge.

10/26/2022

Are you communicating in a way that will help you get your needs met...?

You may not have grown up in a home where you were taught how to communicate in a way that wasn't abusive.

But having parents with limitations is NOT an excuse about why you continue to have unhealthy relationships and unmet goals.

You have so many more resources now to determine what's healthy and what's not, and if you don't know where to look, here are 3 ways to have healthier communication.

You can do so much better. I believe in you❣

10/24/2022

Have you ever thought "I can't afford therapy"...?

Well the truth is you can't afford to not have therapy if you're suffering.

Poor mental health will cost you friends, family, business opportunities, romantic relationships, and ultimately YOUR LIFE if you're not actively working on understanding and managing your pain.

Free/Low Fee Resources are available.
Watch This: https://youtu.be/XAKXOC206fE

10/23/2022

Have you ever felt unmotivated?...
Chances are there is something on your to-do-list that you've put been putting off.

As we enter a new week I want to leave you these tips to inspire you to take action towards your goals, and maybe even obtain fulfillment along the way.

10/19/2022

For years I fought hard to appear like a perfect person. But the truth is...

Perfection is not real, and hiding our pain only gives it the space to grow larger.

I used to be fearful about sharing that I have struggled with my mental health, because as a helping professional and a Christian I wanted to present as someone who seemingly had it all together...

This was a complete lie, and if there's anything I learned from the mental health field and my faith, it's that telling the truth is the only way to ultimately free us from pain.

The truth is that everyone has struggled with their mental health, even if they have beautiful pictures on Instagram or seem well loved.

What we present to the world is not always reflective of how we feel inside, and it's the beliefs that we have about ourselves and others that will dictate how fulfilling our lives can be.

What are you hiding?

DM me and let me know what you're ready to change.

I promise not to judge. ❤️

10/17/2022

Just in case you don't know who I am, allow me to introduce myself...

My name is Jasmine McEwen, and I help busy entrepreneurs completely eliminate their trauma symptoms.

This is done without sacrificing work time, by quickly healing core traumatic memories.

What qualifies me - I am a licensed trauma therapist who has helped hundreds of abuse survivors overcome their pain.

If you want to completely eliminate your trauma symptoms in 6 weeks or less comment "HEAL" below.

I'll send you my free training on how you can do just that with no strings attached.

- Jasmine

10/16/2022

Are you missing out on important opportunities, or relationships?

If so, chances are you are not actively listening to the people around you.

You may be misunderstanding those closest to you without even realizing it.

The #1 reason communication conflicts occur is because people are more focused on replying than truly understanding.

In your next conversation see what happens when you reflect back what the person is saying, ask open-ended questions (question that begin with "what" or "how"), and clarify if advice or comfort is needed.

These are game changers!

If you're already doing this now comment how this has worked for you!

10/09/2022

Are you blaming yourself for what happened to you? Many people think shame will keep them safe. THIS IS INCORRECT...

Shame only pushes us deeper into the behaviors and thought patterns that cause us pain. Compassion is where real change and healing takes place.

10/05/2022

Do you even know how to recognize when you're healing? Find out with these tips...

We are trained how to recognize pain far better than we are trained how to recognize our progress. This is by design. It's time for you to recognize your wins!

09/25/2022

For years I lived in a "Flight" trauma response and I didn't even know it.

I would pride myself on how hard of a worker I was, all while being blind to the fact that being a "workaholic" was actually my attempt to avoid looking within.

As difficult as some work shifts were, I found safety in being "on the clock".

Overcommitting ourselves to jobs, schools, and people who devalue us simply hurts, and it will ultimately leave us feeling lost and confused.

We don't have to continue to suffer under the comfort of familiarity.

An important step to healing from emotional pain is identifying how you respond to it.
The below responses are survival techniques, but they are not sustainable.

Even if we've been connected to our trauma response for years, it's still possible to break free and obtain relief.

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