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Notes from the barn and the therapy room

On anxiety, trauma, change, riding, and what horses keep teaching me.

When the Past Shows Up Uninvited: The Long-Term Effects of Trauma on Life Transitions

When the Past Shows Up Uninvited: The Long-Term Effects of Trauma on Life Transitions

When the Past Shows Up Uninvited: The Long-Term Effects of Trauma on Life Transitions

Courtenay Baber

Published on: 24/05/2026

Trauma doesn't stay in the past during major changes. A life transition therapist in Powhatan, VA, helps address old wounds & move forward.

How Past Trauma Shapes Attachment (and Why You’re Not “Bad at Relationships”)

How Past Trauma Shapes Attachment (and Why You’re Not “Bad at Relationships”)

How Past Trauma Shapes Attachment (and Why You’re Not “Bad at Relationships”)

Courtenay Baber

Published on: 09/02/2026

Your attachment style isn’t a flaw, it’s a safety adaptation. Learn how trauma shapes connection & find therapy for trauma in Richmond, VA.

Are Your Anxiety Symptoms Actually Caused by Trauma

Are Your Anxiety Symptoms Actually Caused by Trauma

Are Your Anxiety Symptoms Actually Caused by Trauma

Courtenay Baber

Published on: 19/11/2025

Discover if unresolved trauma is fueling anxiety. A trauma therapist in Richmond, VA can help you heal, feel safer, & find lasting relief.

How Trauma Lives in Your Body (And How to Let It Go)

How Trauma Lives in Your Body (And How to Let It Go)

How Trauma Lives in Your Body (And How to Let It Go)

Courtenay Baber

Published on: 22/10/2025

Learn how trauma impacts the body & how a trauma therapist in Powhatan, VA can help release pain with somatic & equine-assisted therapy.