Most codependents experience abandonment trauma in childhood, which can take many forms, ranging from overt abuse to covert neglect. Even subtle signs that one of our parents does not listen to our ...

My aim is to provide high quality mental health care to children, adults and families. I believe that our childhood environment and experiences shape who we are. By looking back, we can change your ...

Standing up to abuse is hard, even when we know we should, if we’ve been conditioned by childhood trauma to freeze, fawn, or collapse. This is confirmed by research, my own experience, and therapeutic ...