A Powerful Story of Abuse And Recovery: Dr. Christopher McCarthy appears with 'Love Me Madly' author Resa Goldberg on WFAE's Radio Show 'Charlotte Talks'

    CHARLOTTE, NC, September 10, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In her sophomore year of high school, Resa Goldberg began dating an attractive senior. At first he was charming but within weeks he became very controlling, and after 4-months of dating he physically, emotionally, and sexually assaulted her. For two-years she had to endure this abuse until she was finally able to free herself from him. For years Resa buried the pain and tried to resume a "normal" life. She dated and eventually married. But Resa's mind and body protested her suppression of the abuse. She experienced debilitating migraines, nightmares, and struggled with addictive behaviors. She was terribly unhappy and determined it was time to get help.

She began working with Christopher McCarthy, PhD of Carolinas Counseling Group and Turnaround Anxiety. Dr. McCarthy specializes in the treatment of anxiety, child and teen behavioral issues, and the recovery of childhood traumas. Ms. Goldberg worked with Dr. McCarthy for several years and attended Al Anon on a regular basis. Through her hard work, Resa gained understanding, acceptance, wisdom in dating, and finally peace.

Resa, an writer and editor, has told her story in her new memoir 'Love Me Madly'. Through this book and speaking engagements on TV, radio, and community groups, Resa hopes to help other young women protect themselves from abuse or recover from dating and marital abuse.

Ms. Goldberg and Dr. McCarthy recently had the opportunity to discuss abuse and recovery on WFAE's Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins (09/03/2015). You can hear the interview by clicking on this link. Contact them if you would like to interview them for your publication, radio program, or podcast.

Christopher McCarthy, PhD. is the cofounder of Informed Therapy Resources, a leading provider for in-home mental health products. Their featured product is Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom, an audio treatment program for children ages 6-12 years old. Sold worldwide, Turnaround has won numerous awards, is endorsed by medical and mental health providers, and has received raving testimonials from both parents and children alike. Turnaround utilizes researched methods of treatment for anxiety (CBT, ERP, and ACT) while being very kid friendly. Turnaround co-creators, Christopher McCarthy, PhD and David Russ, PhD are practicing clinical therapists at Carolinas Counseling Group of Charlotte. Both doctors have written articles and been guests on podcasts. Dr. McCarthy has given over 40 interviews on NBC's Charlotte Today and been a guest speaker on WFAE's Charlotte Talks.

Resa Goldberg is an experienced author and writer. You can learn more about her and see examples of her work at resagoldberg.com. Her book can be purchased through Amazon.com and Barnes & Nobles.

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