You’re having a normal day when you suddenly feel scared or intensely sad. Your breathing accelerates and you feel on edge. Other times you become tired and everything around you feels foggy. Noises sound far away, like they’re coming from a tunnel. If you’ve experienced...
What is a Narcissistic Family? A narcissistic family describes a family where one or both parents exhibit narcissistic personality traits which significantly impact the family dynamics. In a narcissistic family, the parent(s) are absorbed with their own needs and are dismissive of the needs of...
You’re interested in therapy but have some hesitations. You question if you have a valid reason for starting therapy and wonder if there are people who need it more than you. What would you even say to a therapist when asked why you scheduled an...
Many people question the validity of their childhood experiences. Frequent comments I hear in sessions include: “It wasn’t great but was it really that bad?” “There are people out there who have been through so much worse.” “I’m overreacting and over dramatizing it.” Adult children...
You’re going through a contentious divorce and find yourself caught up in a custody battle. It feels like the relationship with your child has changed overnight. They are suddenly angry, mean, and hurtful towards you. You feel hurt, shocked, and betrayed. What is going on?...
What is a Trauma Bond? You’re in a relationship that feels like a rollercoaster. When the relationship is good you feel elated and lively, but when it’s bad, you feel hopeless and defeated. You feel isolated, confused, and not like yourself. You tell yourself all...