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Growing up, Maggie’s mother was often depressed and withdrawn. Her father turned violent when he drank. Maggie became the target of emotional and physical abuse - and there was no one to protect her.
As an adult, Maggie carries deep embarrassment about her past. She believes she’s bad - that somehow, what happened was her fault. She’s afraid of everything. Rest doesn’t come. She feels powerless to change anything about the life she’s trapped in.
David grew up in poverty. His mother was physically abusive and neglectful. He learned early that the only way to survive was aggression - and he trusts no one.
Now, David is angry all the time. Short-tempered, anything can set him off. He intimidates coworkers without meaning to, and he’s facing disciplinary action at work. Deep down, he believes he’s “less than” everyone around him. He feels like a fraud. He knows the pattern. He just can’t fix it.
Janet’s mother was narcissistic - the kind of person who called her own daughter “the devil”. Janet learned to hide her feelings to avoid entrapment.
"Whatever I said, it was used against me."
She’s overcome with frustration. She feels guilty about everything. She’s terrified of judgment and rejection.
"I’m afraid that if people get to know the real me, they won’t like me. Everything is pointless."
Andrea was sexually abused by her father. Her mother didn’t believe her. She was bullied in school. All she ever wanted was to feel heard.
Now, Andrea is overwhelmed by intense emotions and relationship spirals. She’s exhausted by her fear of abandonment. She cuts and burns to numb the emotional pain.
"I get so angry I can’t think. I’m just so tired of everything. I don’t even know who I am."
She’s tried therapy before – but the therapist wasn’t a good fit.
*The above names and stories are fictionalized composites of real clients I’ve supported.
Working with those struggling to overcome trauma and difficult life experiences is my passion. I create a safe space that can put you at ease.
My path was rough too. But I can show you how to move forward with hope.
Maggie called Holly. Together, they explored how her traumatic past held her hostage. Slowly, she let go of the embarrassment, the shame, and the self-blame. She found her voice. She found inner peace. She’s no longer afraid.
"I’m no longer a bystander in my own life. I don’t need to keep the peace anymore. I’m living, not just existing."
David reached out. He began to understand how his current struggles connected to his past. He quieted the anger and found an inner calm he didn’t know was possible. He responds to triggers with control now. He sees himself as worthy. He’s building genuine connections.
Janet began therapy. She released the lifelong guilt she’d been carrying. She learned to express and manage her emotions. She’s building genuine connections in her relationships.
"I felt like I was sidestepping landmines…To avoid the discomfort, I excluded myself. Now, I throw myself in. I’m free."
Andrea contacted Holly. She learned to manage her strong emotions and her self-harm urges. She communicates more clearly now. She stays grounded during conflict. Her relationships are steadier. She has a clearer sense of self - and a more manageable life.
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