You’re Not Broken — You’re Human

How to Heal from Trauma, Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm

by Dr. Julie Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC, LMHC

What if the thoughts you’ve carried for years —

“Something is wrong with me.”

“I should be handling life better by now.”

“Everyone else seems okay…why aren’t I?”

…were never true in the first place?

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In her upcoming book, You’re Not Broken — You’re Human, therapist and educator Dr. Julie Sorenson delivers a compassionate, deeply grounded message the world is more than ready to hear:

There is nothing defective about the way you’ve learned to survive.

Drawing from her years of experience walking alongside clients healing from trauma, anxiety, grief, burnout, chaos, and emotional overwhelm, Dr. Sorenson invites readers to understand their nervous system — not as the enemy — but as a protective system that has always been trying to keep them safe.

This book isn’t another “just think positive” pep talk.

              It’s gentle.
                          It’s validating.
                                       And it’s real.

Through relatable storytelling, neuroscience-informed insight, and deeply human reflection prompts, You’re Not Broken — You’re Human helps readers:

  • Make sense of emotional triggers & nervous system responses
  • Release shame around survival strategies
  • Understand why chaos sometimes feels safer than calm
  • Build emotional safety from the inside out
  • Reconnect with courage, compassion, and self-trust

 

Instead of pushing people to “get over it,” Dr. Sorenson offers another path — one rooted in kindness, curiosity, and nervous-system-aware healing. Her approach honors what the body has carried, while gently guiding readers toward grounded peace.

This book is for anyone who has ever:

  • Felt “too emotional.”
  • minimized their Trauma
  • pushed through pain alone
  • Secretly wondered why they’re never “enough.”
  • worked hard to appear fine while feeling anything but

Dr. Sorenson’s tone is warm, hopeful, and deeply human — the voice you’d want in the room when your heart hurts.

“Healing isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering you were never broken.”

Slated for release in 2026, You’re Not Broken — You’re Human is already building excitement among therapists, readers, and anyone longing for emotional rest and self-compassion.

And yes — there will be tears.
But the grounded, healing kind.

 

Sneak Peek Promise

This book will help you:

  • Understand yourself
  • Soften your inner critic
  • Calm your nervous system
  • Rewrite the story from survival → safety

And most importantly…
You will feel less alone.

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About The Author

Dr. Julie Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC, LMHC, is a trauma-informed therapist and educator specializing in anxiety, grief, and emotional wellness. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their resilience, worth, and inner safety. When she isn’t writing or supporting clients, Julie loves spending time with family and friends, kayaking, paddleboarding, and traveling.

Watch For Launch Updates in 2026

This is one you’ll want on your nightstand —
and in your heart.

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