Why You Feel Anxious for “No Reason”: How Childhood Emotional Neglect Lives in the Body Many adults I work with in Madison, Guilford, and across Connecticut come into therapy saying some version of the same thing: “I’m anxious all the time — but nothing is...
Why Your Body Shuts Down in Conflict: The Trauma Response No One Talks About If you’ve ever gone blank in an argument… If your mind shuts off… If your body freezes, disconnects, or feels like you’ve “left the room”… You’re not broken. You’re not dramatic....
Why You Overfunction in Relationships: The Hidden Cost of Childhood Emotional Neglect If you’re always the one who feels responsible, the one who anticipates everyone’s needs, the one who keeps the peace, or the one who “just handles things,” you’re not alone. Many adults I...
Why You Feel Numb or Disconnected After Years of Surviving Emotional Chaos Numbness doesn’t get talked about as much as anxiety or depression, but it’s one of the most common trauma responses I see in therapy. Clients tell me: “I know I should feel something…...