Abandonment fear often stems from childhood loss. This loss could be related to a traumatic event, such as the loss of a parent through death or divorce. It can also come from not getting enough physical or emotional care. These early childhood experiences can lead to a fear of being abandoned by others later in life. Abandonment contributes to many mental health issues. People often use counseling to address issues caused by abandonment. They may begin counseilng for one issue. That issue may turn out to be caused by abandonment. Counseling can be helpful in addressing causes of abandonment issues. It may help people work through trauma from abandonment in childhood.