Nervous System Regulation in Therapy: Stress & Emotional Regulation | Deborah Rutt, PhD, LCSW
Have you ever understood an emotional pattern logically, but still found yourself reacting the same way?
In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I talk with psychotherapist Deborah Rutt, PhD, LCSW, about nervous system regulation, stress, emotional regulation, and why what’s happening in the body can matter just as much as what we understand in the mind.
One of the most interesting parts of the conversation is how Deborah is using BrainTap alongside psychotherapy to support nervous system regulation between sessions. She also shares how NeuralChek measurements are giving her another lens into what may be changing beyond what clients can always put into words.
With more than 25 years of experience as a mental health therapist and communication consultant, Deborah’s work grew out of an early passion for communication and human connection. She began as a speech pathologist specializing in early childhood development and mother-child interaction before transitioning into the study of adult relational communication, psychotherapy, and emotional well-being.
Today, Deborah integrates traditional Western approaches with Eastern perspectives on transformation, drawing from neurobiology, heart-brain coherence, mindfulness, and the relationship between thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and the body.
This conversation offers a fascinating look at the connection between the mind, body, nervous system, and emotional patterns—and how greater awareness may help create meaningful change.
Connect with Deborah Rutt, PhD, LCSW:
https://www.theholdingheart.com/home
https://www.heart-brain-health.com/home
https://www.theintuitiveheart.com/home
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