Gabriel Benaim

Integrating Psychodynamic and Somatic Therapy: When CBT Isn’t Enough for Trauma Integrating psychodynamic and somatic therapy is becoming essential for trauma clinicians working with complex or treatment-resistant cases. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) remains a gold-standard intervention, its structured, cognitive focus can sometimes fall short for clients whose trauma is deeply rooted in the body …

By Gabriel Benaim, Clinical Mental Health Counselor Burnout vs compassion fatigue is more than a semantic debate—it’s a clinical distinction every therapist should understand. While both conditions can leave mental health professionals drained and less effective, they stem from different causes and require different interventions. Recognizing the early warning signs can protect both your well-being …

The Subtle Energy Centers Among yogis, the chakra (Sanskrit for “wheel” or “turning”) has long been known as an “energy station” (Eden, 2008), envisioned as a point of swirling energy, a vortex. Eden also notes that while the term chakra has its origins in India, many cultures have identified and worked with the spiraling centers. …