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About Me
Approach
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Trauma Therapy
Anxiety & Overwhelm Therapy
People Pleasing, Codependency, & Perfectionism Therapy
Depression & Burn Out Therapy
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Individual Therapy
Women's Support Group
EMDR Intensives
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How to Spot Truly Toxic Behavior (And What to Do About It)
Trauma Therapy, Relationships & Boundaries, Emotionally Immature & Toxic Behavior Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 8/14/25 Trauma Therapy, Relationships & Boundaries, Emotionally Immature & Toxic Behavior Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 8/14/25

How to Spot Truly Toxic Behavior (And What to Do About It)

If you’ve ever felt confused, guilty, or emotionally drained around someone close to you - this blog breaks down the real signs of toxic behavior.

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Our emotional needs aren’t “too much” or “needy” - they’re human. ✨⁣ ⁣ We all long for connection, belonging, honesty, play, and to feel truly seen and understood.⁣ ⁣ When these needs are met, we feel safe enough t Emotional exhaustion doesn’t always seem obvious.⁣ ⁣ Sometimes it shows up in quiet, subtle ways - like feeling drained after small interactions, craving space but not being able to rest, or losing interest in the things that once mattered to y Why do anxious and avoidant partners so often find each other? ⁣ ⁣ Honestly most of my clients find themselves in this dynamic (I’ve been there too). ⁣ ⁣ This push-pull cycle can feel magnetic at first, but over time it often leaves both partne
Immediately apologizing or over explaining is a sign of fawning.⁣ ⁣ Of course when it comes to loved ones - sometimes you do owe an explanation.⁣ ⁣ But you don’t have to give every single detail and over explain yourself to make your no valid⁣: Self abandonment vs self consideration⁣ ⁣ Self considerations is all about⁣ ✨ Validating your feelings and actually letting them out⁣ ✨ Acknowledging and expressing your needs⁣ ✨Prioritizing your authenticity ⁣ ⁣ And self abandonment can look like⁣ - When we’re in a state of shut down or freeze ⁣ ⁣ We want to slowly turn our system back online, reconnect with others safely, and sort of wake up our nervous system.⁣ ⁣ Gentle movement, engaging the five sense, and connecting with safe people o ✨ High-functioning codependency can be tricky to spot - because on the outside, it often looks like being helpful, reliable, and put-together. And it is! ⁣ ⁣ But underneath, it can mean overextending, taking responsibility for everyone else, and tyi Do you ever feel like you know what you want… but the moment you choose, the doubt takes over?⁣ ⁣ This is what happens when self-trust & anxiety wounds show up. Even the smallest decisions can feel high-stakes when you’ve been condit

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