Trauma-informed therapy for individuals, families, and couples seeking nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and deeper connection.
KATHY GRAY MA, LPC, LMFT, OTA Certified EMDR & Imago Therapist, Sensory Process Specialist, Houston Eating Disorder Specialist, ICP Certified IASIS MCN Neurofeedback
Many of the people I support are:
Often, clients arrive feeling exhausted from “holding it together” or frustrated that insight alone hasn’t brought relief. Therapy here is not about fixing you, it is about helping your body and mind feel safe enough to heal. If you’re longing for more calm, clarity, connection, and self-trust, you’re not alone and support is available.
IASIS MicroCurrent Neurofeedback is a gentle, non-invasive approach designed to support nervous system regulation and brain flexibility. Clients may notice improvements in areas such as sleep, focus, stress, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
Learn MoreEMDR helps process past experiences and deeply held beliefs that continue to affect present-day emotions and reactions. As distress decreases, clients often experience greater calm, clarity, and resilience.
Learn MoreBody and sensory-based strategies help calm the body, reduce fight-or-flight responses, and improve emotional regulation—creating a stable foundation for healing.
Learn MoreImago Therapy supports couples in rebuilding emotional safety, improving communication, and deepening connection. This structured approach helps partners feel heard and understood while reducing conflict and reactivity.
Learn MoreSandtray offers a creative, experiential way to explore feelings, experiences, and patterns that may be difficult to put into words. Images, objects, and the process of creating can help bring forward what is happening internally and provide another pathway for therapeutic processing.
IFS-informed work offers a compassionate way to explore different parts of ourselves and the roles they may have developed to protect us. As these parts are understood with greater curiosity and acceptance, new ways of responding and relating can begin to emerge.
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Trauma creates changes in your brain that trigger the fight or flight response (sympathetic mode) and freeze or fold response (survival mode). These responses can become so second-nature that stress hormones are released even without the stimulus of a threat in your environment. Over time, this process can lead to neurological changes and nervous system dysfunction.
Read MoreEating disorders are pathological conditions characterized by disturbed eating behaviors that affect mental and physical health.
Read MoreBecause having an eating disorder is a way to cope with emotional challenges, it isn’t uncommon to have Co-Occurring Disorders. What this means is you may be suffering from one or more psychological disorders at one time.
Read MoreBone health is influenced by many factors, including movement, nutrition, hormones, sleep, and overall health. This educational handout explores supportive lifestyle practices and the role nervous system regulation can play in overall well-being, including the Body-Brain Sequence™ as a practical regulation tool. Educational use only. Not a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment.
Learn MoreHashimoto’s thyroiditis can affect much more than how someone feels physically. Fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, stress, and changes in energy can also affect emotional well-being and daily life. This educational resource explores nervous system regulation as one supportive part of whole-person well-being while living with Hashimoto’s, alongside appropriate medical care, nutrition, sleep, and other individualized supports. Educational use only. Not a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment.
Learn MoreBrain fog, word-finding difficulty, and cognitive slowing can occur alongside chronic stress, sleep disruption, trauma, sensory overload, and other physical or emotional factors. This educational resource explores how nervous system regulation may support attention, clarity, and overall well-being, alongside appropriate medical evaluation, nutrition, rest, and individualized support. Educational use only. Not a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment.
Learn MoreChronic stress can affect many systems in the body, including digestion, sleep, immune function, and overall well-being. This educational resource explores the relationship between stress, nervous system regulation, inflammation, and the body’s natural processes for maintaining balance and health, alongside appropriate medical care and individualized support. Educational use only. Not a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment.
Learn MoreStress and nervous system activation can affect digestion, appetite, and overall physical well-being. This educational resource explores the connection between stress, nervous system regulation, digestive health, and the body’s natural processes for maintaining health. Nervous system regulation can be one supportive part of whole-person care alongside nutrition, healthy lifestyle practices, and appropriate medical evaluation and treatment. Educational use only. Not a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment.
Learn MoreStress and the autonomic nervous system are closely connected with how the body responds physically and emotionally. This educational resource explores the relationship between stress, nervous system regulation, and overall cardiovascular well-being. Nervous system regulation can be one supportive part of whole-person wellness alongside healthy lifestyle practices and appropriate medical care. Educational use only. Not a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment.
Learn MorePractical worksheets and tools to support nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and skills you can use in everyday life.
Learn MoreWhat we eat can influence energy, mood, concentration, and overall well-being. This resource explores the role of balanced nutrition as one part of supporting the body and brain. For educational purposes only and not intended as individualized nutritional or medical advice.
Learn MoreHerbs have been used traditionally across cultures as part of approaches to health and well-being. This resource provides general education about traditional herbal practices and their place within a broader whole-person perspective. Herbal products can interact with medications and may not be appropriate for everyone. Consult an appropriate healthcare professional before using them.
Learn MoreVitamins and minerals play important roles in energy, brain function, and overall health. This resource provides general education about key nutrients and their role in whole-person well-being. Individual needs vary, and supplements can interact with medications or health conditions. Consult an appropriate healthcare professional for individualized guidance.
Learn MoreDigestive health and overall well-being are closely connected. This resource explores general lifestyle factors that can support digestive health, including nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management. Digestive symptoms can have many causes. This information is educational and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutritional care.
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