Kelseythetherapist

Kelseythetherapist Licensed EMDR therapist | TN
Helping you release shame,
find safety in your body,
& heal from complex trauma

Spent the day mostly on the couch with a feverish toddler and took a minute to spill some thoughts from the last two yea...
05/11/2026

Spent the day mostly on the couch with a feverish toddler and took a minute to spill some thoughts from the last two years. Motherhood for me has ment embracing duality. It has without a doubt been the most transformative and complex experience of my life.

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone out there holding the light and the dark, the grief and gratitude, the gift and the sacrifice 🫶🏻 I see you

You don’t have to do this alone anymore.We’re meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, May 6) from 6 to 8PM. If you’re interested in...
05/05/2026

You don’t have to do this alone anymore.
We’re meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, May 6) from 6 to 8PM.

If you’re interested in coming, message/email me and I will send you the form to sign up.
Previous posts have more information on what you can expect, *who* attends, and other criteria. I’m happy to answer any questions you have.

Location is kept private for safety reasons.

**Not sure the relationship was abusive? I have a few posts on my feed (shared recently) that can help you identify.


Books I’m reading On repeat lately (and some, on repeat always lol)What I’m watching (cannot believe it’s the end of out...
05/01/2026

Books I’m reading
On repeat lately (and some, on repeat always lol)
What I’m watching (cannot believe it’s the end of outlander)
Topics I’m investing in (always learning how to show up better for my cases)
Stuff I’m loving (bc glimmers matter - me 🤝 telling everyone about crocs sandals)

Do we have anything in common? 🥰

A non-exhaustive list. The intention behind abuse is ultimately about control, and to maintain it by way of intimidation...
04/28/2026

A non-exhaustive list. The intention behind abuse is ultimately about control, and to maintain it by way of intimidation/fear/isolation/manipulation.

In a healthy relationship there is respect, negotiation, and conflict leads to resolution and repair. There is not a constant power imbalance.

!! My support group for women rebuilding after an abusive relationship starts back next week. Let me know if you’d like to come 🫶🏻

You can be glad you had shelter, food, and clothes to wear, with a nagging feeling that something was missing. The conse...
04/08/2026

You can be glad you had shelter, food, and clothes to wear, with a nagging feeling that something was missing.

The consequences of childhood emotional neglect are often overlooked and minimized. At times, even by those who suffered it. Because it’s a cycle that continues- neglect proceeds neglect. We minimize because we were minimized. We struggle to name what we weren’t taught to hold or understand.

Childhood emotional neglect is a source of complex trauma.

Moved some plants, swapped art, shifted the books on my shelves ever so slightly, and suddenly I feel brand new 😆 does t...
03/30/2026

Moved some plants, swapped art, shifted the books on my shelves ever so slightly, and suddenly I feel brand new 😆 does that frame actually fit my license? No. Do I care? Not even a little because it was $3

FYI: My availability has expanded a little bit so I am taking on new clients! See the last slide.

abusiverelationships

Partners, friends, family, even therapists.. are going to be imperfect. There’s not a person in this world who can be re...
03/27/2026

Partners, friends, family, even therapists.. are going to be imperfect. There’s not a person in this world who can be relentlessly attuned, responsive, empathetic, available to 100% of the time.

Some ruptures/missteps will feel harder to tolerate than others. But what do I mean by tolerate?
- Learning the difference between discomfort and danger
- allowing yourself to be hurt and remaining open to the possibility of repair
- Noticing the urge to pull away, shut down, or overcorrect and attempting to name it without collapsing into it
- Letting there be a pause, a miss, or a mismatch without deciding what it means about you or them

This does not apply to contexts where there are consistent and overt patterns of harm. Notice the first slide says *sometimes*

Our next group is coming quickly! This Wednesday at 6 PM. Registration is required prior to attending. You can find that...
03/16/2026

Our next group is coming quickly!

This Wednesday at 6 PM. Registration is required prior to attending. You can find that link in my bio (and if not, send me an email!)

Cost: $40 (I have a sliding scale spot remaining)
Location: Disclosed following registration but is in West Knoxville

If you have any questions, please reach out!

As a therapist who’s been in therapy, it’s always fascinating to me when people think it’s alllllll validation and no ac...
02/24/2026

As a therapist who’s been in therapy, it’s always fascinating to me when people think it’s alllllll validation and no accountability. All comfort, no discomfort. I’m also aware that therapists who tend not to challenge or confront their clients exist. I’m just not one of them.

Unsafe/abusive relationships erode self-trust. If you have any history of childhood or attachment trauma, you likely str...
02/16/2026

Unsafe/abusive relationships erode self-trust. If you have any history of childhood or attachment trauma, you likely struggled with that in the first place. When you find yourself in a relationship that asks you to be less, tolerate more, or completely surrender, you don’t question it. You question yourself.

Healing looks like reclaiming what you had to deny to stay safe and connected.

We will face topics like this and more in my upcoming group for women living in the aftermath of an abusive relationship. Wednesday evenings, twice a month. See you there? 🫶🏻

02/13/2026

Less than one week out from the start of ’s group for women navigating life after an abusive relationship. If you’re ready to sign up, the link is in our bio. If you have questions, send her an email at [email protected]

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Knoxville, TN

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm

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+18658880479

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