Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Emotional Abuse

This week, Dr. Kim is talking with Leah Aguirre. Leah Aguirre, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, certified EMDR therapist, relationship coach, and author based in San Diego, CA. She specializes in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, and dating violence. Leah provides trauma-informed care with a focus on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support deep healing and self-discovery.

She is the author of Is This Really Love? and co-author of A Girl’s Guide to Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent. Leah is also a contributor to Psychology Today and has been featured in major media outlets such as Bumble, GQ, Reader’s Digest, and Hello Giggles.