The holidays can be a time of joy, celebration, and connection. But for those experiencing emotional abuse, family gatherings may feel less like a festive occasion and more like a minefield. The pressure to gather with family, smile through the pain, and keep the...
Emotional abuse can be difficult to identify, and its effects often linger long after the abusive relationship ends. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse doesn’t leave visible scars—but the wounds are real and can impact your self-esteem, relationships, and mental...
When facing challenges in a relationship, many couples turn to counseling as a way to resolve issues and improve communication. Couples therapy can be a fantastic resource for addressing problems like conflict resolution, rebuilding trust, or managing different...
By Katie Bailey, MA, LPC Working with clients in any kind of narcissistic relationship (marriage, parent, friend, co-worker) is one of my most favorite things. And it seems there are a lot of you out there, because I’ve been getting a lot more questions about this...
Life can often feel overwhelming, especially when we find ourselves stretched too thin by trying to meet everyone’s expectations. At Lime Tree Counseling, we know how hard it can be to prioritize your own needs, particularly when it feels like saying “no”...
Recognizing Emotional Abuse: Patterns To Look For Emotional abuse is a form of mistreatment that can be just as damaging as physical abuse, though it often goes unrecognized. It involves manipulating someone’s emotions to gain control or power over them. This...
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