My name is Dr. Amelia Kelley and I am a trauma-informed therapist and advocate for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of relationship trauma. With 20 years of experience as a therapist, I have seen first-hand the impact that gaslighting and other forms of emotional abuse can have on survivors as well as gaslighting often found in marginalized areas in our society.
In addition to counseling, I am a coach, professor and public speaker, and have had the honor of speaking with several interesting thought leaders from around the world. After my first book, which I co-authored with podcast host, Kendall Ann Combs, What I Wish I Knew: Surviving and Thriving After an Abusive Relationship published in 2022 I had the opportunity to cover the topic of gaslighting more in depth and explore how it negatively impacts survivors of domestic violence and other forms of relationship trauma. This led to a viral article in PureWow that explored “6 Gaslighting Phrases” that are markers of true toxicity.