Linda C. Sherrard is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Self Esteem, Stress, Teen Violence, and Women's Issues. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
You can’t sleep at night because you can’t stop thinking about the times your uncle sexually abused you. You keep reliving driving the car crash that killed your loved one. You jump every time you hear a load noise because it reminds you of your time at war. Life seems unbearable & you feel isolated and alone. You’ve tried to numb the pain with alcohol or drugs or tried to block out the memories by keeping yourself so busy you don’t have time to think about the past. You cut your arms so you can escape the emotional pain by focusing on the physical pain. No matter how hard you try, you can’t numb, block, or escape the memories. Picture yourself sleeping peacefully through the night, being able to drive a car without having an anxiety attack, or being able to watch fireworks with your family without wanting to hide. Imagine all of the things you would be able to do, places you could go, and memories you could make if you are looking toward your future rather than back at your pa