Kaytee Gillis, LCSW, author and psychotherapist
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Author, therapist, speaker🦋💜
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✍️ @Psychology Today 📚 @newharbinger recrnt book- Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect
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✍️ @Psychology Today 📚 @newharbinger recrnt book- Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect
#autistic #childlesscatlady #queer 🏳️🌈
https://linktr.ee/KayteeLCSW
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Therapists who have struggled, both socially and emotionally, and then done the work to heal are often better healers.
Therapist, Heal Thyself: The Role of Self-Work in Therapy
Some of the most effective healers are those who have confronted their own pain, done their inner work, and integrated their healing into their practice.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Therapists who have struggled, both socially and emotionally, and then done the work to heal are often better healers.
Oprah recently hosted a conversation on family estrangement and the choice to go no-contact. Shortly after, the New York Times ran a piece which only amplified the public discussion.
Since then, I’ve noticed a wave of commentary—some helpful, but some unfortunately deeply misinformed.
Since then, I’ve noticed a wave of commentary—some helpful, but some unfortunately deeply misinformed.
5 Common Myths About Family Estrangement
Family estrangement isn’t impulsive or trendy. It’s often the only way survivors can break harmful cycles. Here’s what most people get wrong about going no-contact.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Oprah recently hosted a conversation on family estrangement and the choice to go no-contact. Shortly after, the New York Times ran a piece which only amplified the public discussion.
Since then, I’ve noticed a wave of commentary—some helpful, but some unfortunately deeply misinformed.
Since then, I’ve noticed a wave of commentary—some helpful, but some unfortunately deeply misinformed.
I notice that many survivors do not recognize many of the red flags of abuse, often because these were behaviors that may have been excused in their family of origin. For many survivors, including myself, denial becomes a form of survival.
Here are five red flags that many survivors overlook:
Here are five red flags that many survivors overlook:
5 Abuse Red Flags Often Missed by Family Trauma Survivors
Growing up with domestic abuse in the home can make survivors more likely to overlook red flags of abuse in adult relationships. Here are five that are commonly overlooked.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I notice that many survivors do not recognize many of the red flags of abuse, often because these were behaviors that may have been excused in their family of origin. For many survivors, including myself, denial becomes a form of survival.
Here are five red flags that many survivors overlook:
Here are five red flags that many survivors overlook:
I hope it will always be this exciting to find my book in the wild 🧡🧡🥳🥳📚📚
November 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I hope it will always be this exciting to find my book in the wild 🧡🧡🥳🥳📚📚
Reposted by Kaytee Gillis, LCSW, author and psychotherapist
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
Reposted by Kaytee Gillis, LCSW, author and psychotherapist
Everyone needs a support system, no matter what kind of life you lead. Someone to call when you're happy, sad, or need help, & someone to be there unconditionally. Having a support system when healing is essential.
'Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect': www.newharbinger.com/978164848496...
'Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect': www.newharbinger.com/978164848496...
March 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Everyone needs a support system, no matter what kind of life you lead. Someone to call when you're happy, sad, or need help, & someone to be there unconditionally. Having a support system when healing is essential.
'Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect': www.newharbinger.com/978164848496...
'Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect': www.newharbinger.com/978164848496...
Reposted by Kaytee Gillis, LCSW, author and psychotherapist
From 'Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect' by Katylyn Gillis.
Get your copy here: www.newharbinger.com/978164848496...
#parentalabandonment #neglect #attachmenttheory #trauma #triggerwarning #shame #rebuildtrust #depression #selfesteem #selfcare #ACT #DBT #CFT #CBT
Get your copy here: www.newharbinger.com/978164848496...
#parentalabandonment #neglect #attachmenttheory #trauma #triggerwarning #shame #rebuildtrust #depression #selfesteem #selfcare #ACT #DBT #CFT #CBT
May 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
From 'Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect' by Katylyn Gillis.
Get your copy here: www.newharbinger.com/978164848496...
#parentalabandonment #neglect #attachmenttheory #trauma #triggerwarning #shame #rebuildtrust #depression #selfesteem #selfcare #ACT #DBT #CFT #CBT
Get your copy here: www.newharbinger.com/978164848496...
#parentalabandonment #neglect #attachmenttheory #trauma #triggerwarning #shame #rebuildtrust #depression #selfesteem #selfcare #ACT #DBT #CFT #CBT
I was loving this cute orange fall shirt all day, and really felt cute 😍 but then I came across my book (okay, I saw a bookstore so I went in to see if they had it in stock) and saw I match the cover perfectly 🧡🧡😅 📖 📕
#booksontrauma #BooksonHealing #therapisthealthyself
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#booksontrauma #BooksonHealing #therapisthealthyself
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October 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I was loving this cute orange fall shirt all day, and really felt cute 😍 but then I came across my book (okay, I saw a bookstore so I went in to see if they had it in stock) and saw I match the cover perfectly 🧡🧡😅 📖 📕
#booksontrauma #BooksonHealing #therapisthealthyself
@newharbinger.bsky.social
#booksontrauma #BooksonHealing #therapisthealthyself
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Mental health professionals play a key role by creating safe, welcoming spaces and by standing firmly against harmful practices such as conversion therapy.
Trevor Project: LGBTQ Youth Show Worsening Mental Health
The Trevor Project’s new Project SPARK report offers a look at how LGBTQ+ youth mental health changes over time. While help-seeking has increased, so has suicidal ideation.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Mental health professionals play a key role by creating safe, welcoming spaces and by standing firmly against harmful practices such as conversion therapy.
Untreated mental illness in a parent can be frightening for kids, especially if they don't know whats going on. I remember feeling scared and confused, and also ashamed - at the same time. Its scary to be young and to not know who to go to for support; or even how to describe what's going on at home
The Trauma of Having a Parent With Untreated Mental Illness
Untreated mental illness in a caregiver can be frightening for children, who often end up with a sense of over-responsibility to “take over” and help in the absence of any support.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Untreated mental illness in a parent can be frightening for kids, especially if they don't know whats going on. I remember feeling scared and confused, and also ashamed - at the same time. Its scary to be young and to not know who to go to for support; or even how to describe what's going on at home
Reposted by Kaytee Gillis, LCSW, author and psychotherapist
Adult Children and the Pressure to Be Perfect | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...
Adult Children and the Pressure to Be Perfect
Many adult children develop perfectionism to cope with childhood dysfunction. Learn how these patterns form—and what you can do to break free.
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September 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Adult Children and the Pressure to Be Perfect | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...
