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Reclaiming Pleasure After Trauma
Healing from trauma isn’t just about easing symptoms — it’s about rediscovering joy, connection, and pleasure. This week’s blog explores how integrative therapy can help survivors reclaim their bodies through KAP, EFT, EMDR, and trauma-informed sex therapy. Pleasure isn’t a luxury in healing — it’s a vital part of becoming whole again.
Culture, Identity, and Intimacy
Culture and identity shape how trauma is experienced — and how intimacy is healed. In this week’s blog, I share the story of “Luis,” a queer Latino man navigating religious shame and body disconnection. Through KAP, EFT, EMDR, and trauma-informed sex therapy, he reclaimed self-worth, intimacy, and embodied joy. His journey reminds us that healing is never “one-size-fits-all” — it must honor cultural story, systemic realities, and the radical act of pleasure.
Couples in Crisis – Infidelity and Repair
Infidelity can devastate a relationship — but it doesn’t have to end it. In this week’s blog, I share how one couple rebuilt safety and intimacy after betrayal using an integrative approach. By weaving KAP, EFT, EMDR, and trauma-informed sex therapy, Jason and Mia moved from rupture to reconnection. Their journey shows that repair isn’t just about forgiveness — it’s about reclaiming vulnerability, trust, and embodied love.
Clinical Case – Healing Attachment Wounds
Trauma doesn’t just affect the nervous system — it reshapes how we attach, how we love, and how safe we feel in intimacy. In this week’s blog, I share a composite client story to illustrate how integrative therapy can heal deep attachment wounds. Through Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and trauma-informed sex therapy, “Sarah” learns to reconnect with her emotions, reprocess painful memories, and reclaim her body as a safe place. Her journey reminds us that recovery is not about fixing broken parts but about weaving connection back into every level of life.
"I never spend a day disliking what I do. Helping clients level up their mentality is my soul work. I choose to lead by example. How can I expect my clients to make mental gains if i'm staying stuck? You gotta walk the walk if you wanna be effective. Ascension Mentality. "
-Amy Wilhelmi, LMFT
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