Trauma can have a profound impact on a person's life. The brain struggles with coping. Many people attempt to avoid those memories in a variety of unhealthy and maladaptive ways. Overcoming trauma and the pain and distress trauma causes can take time. Healing comes by gently guiding people through that journey in supportive and caring ways. 

Addictions often begin as maladaptive ways to avoid things that then take on a life of their own. Whether it is a substance like drugs and alcohol, or a process addiction like gambling or codependency, these behaviors turn into life controlling problems that only become worse over time. However, recovery is possible. 

Whether it is the death of a loved one or the ending of a relationship through divorce, loss is one of the most profound and difficult experiences of our lives. It is easy to get stuck in that experience and not be able to process the pain effectively. Having the opportunity to share your heartache and be validated in your pain is how healing happens. 

Relationships are often difficult to navigate. Whether it is partners, parents, children, siblings or social connections, sometimes help is needed to gain understanding and skill in becoming effective in those relationships. 

Mood disorders like depression or bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD and trauma related personality or dissociative disorders, all require treatment. And, they are treatable. You can develop skills to work through and manage your life well despite the impact of these struggles.