Psychologist in Georgetown TX specializes in men’s issues (sex and porn addiction, depression, intimacy issues, anger problems, infidelity).| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Childhood sex abuse has a profound impact on one’s development and emotional adjustment. Men who experience childhood sex abuse often minimize the experience.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Shame is an all too often experience in childhood, one that shapes the self in profound ways. Understanding how shame impacts you is vital to self-growth.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Childhood abuse is innately shaming. The traumatized person struggles with internalized shame and deep-seated loneliness that has resulted from the abuse.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Austin Counselor and therapist helps you understand how the different patterns of your life can contribute to low self-esteem and clinical depression.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Compartmentalization is a psychological defense that helps us cope with stress. But it can also be used in the service of unhealthy acting-out.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
The effects of childhood abuse follow men throughout their lives. Remaining silent about the abuse keeps it alive. Healing requires this silence to be broken.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Sexualization is a defense against emotional pain and trauma. It momentarily numbs pain but it ultimately keeps traumatic wounds buried and unhealed.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Toxic shame and its enduring impact often stem from childhood trauma, making it crucial to understand how it manifests in adulthood for effective healing.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Childhood trauma causes emotional wounds that follow us into adulthood. Central to these emotional injuries are the legacy of shame and feelings of inadequacy.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
For many, unresolved childhood abuse can play a significant role in infidelity. Understanding these trauma dynamics are essential to healing.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Toxic shame impacts a person on many levels. Low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, as well as relationship challenges are likely.| Richard Nicastro, PhD