Michele Frances Purvin, LCSW-S, LCDC, LLC
&
Associates

Trauma recovery therapy is a specialized form of counseling designed to help people who have experienced distressing or harmful events. These events might include abuse, accidents, loss, or other situations that leave emotional scars. The goal is to create a safe space where you can explore your feelings, understand your reactions, and develop tools to move forward.

Why Do We Apologize Too Much? Apologizing is a natural way to show respect and empathy. But when it becomes excessive, it often signals something deeper. Saying sorry too much can mean: You feel responsible for others’ feelings or problems. You fear conflict or rejection. You doubt your own worth and feel not good enough. You want to avoid drawing attention to yourself. For many, these feelings trace back to childhood experiences. When you grow up in an environment where mist