I work with Adult Children of Alcoholics to help you move from 'surviving' your past to 'thriving' in your present. Together, we look at the roles you had to play and give you permission to set those burdens down so you can finally feel safe in your own life.

No, It's not a clinical trauma therapy. Think of this as stability work. We focus on who you are today. If you grew up in chaos, you likely developed "superpowers" like hyper-awareness and a need to fix everything. While those kept you safe then, they are exhausting you now. We’re simply building you a sturdier, more peaceful home in the present.

It’s more than normal - it’s a sign of how hard you’ve been working to hold everything together. Because we don't do "deep dive" trauma mining, we work at a pace that keeps you feeling safe. We focus on "widening your window" of tolerance so that you can handle your emotions without being overwhelmed by them.

You don't need a specific "event" to justify feeling this way. Growing up with addiction is often a "slow-drip" of stress rather than one single moment. If you feel like you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop, or if you’re a chronic "people-pleaser," this work is for you regardless of your specific memories.

Think of it as a collaborative strategy session for your well-being. We might:

• Identify the "Inner Critic" voices that keep you stuck in perfectionism.
• Practice physical tools to ground your anxiety when you feel a "scan" coming on.
• Discuss boundaries so you can start saying "no" without the crushing guilt.
• Deconstruct the "Strong One" persona so you can find out who you are underneath it.

You’ve been the emotional caretaker for others for a long time. Shifting that focus to yourself isn't selfish - it's self-love. When you are no longer operating from a place of chronic depletion and anxiety, you actually show up more authentically for the people you love.