Frequently Asked Questions

 

Is treatment appropriate if I think I was abused but have little or no memory of the abuse?

I have had several clients who have remembered previously forgotten memories of childhood abuse as adults. However, some people cannot remember their abuse, or they may have vague, fuzzy memories of it.

This is not a problem for treatment.

There is no compelling evidence to suggest people must remember their abuse to heal from trauma. The bigger question is what is getting in your way now that is preventing you from living the life you want to live? These difficulties may be related to past trauma. Or they may not. Either way, remembering the trauma is not a prerequisite for recovery.

If you suspect you may have posttraumatic stress disorder, we can evaluate the possibility in greater detail when we meet.