THERAPY FOR CHILDHOOD AND PARENTAL TRAUMA
Childhood and parental trauma can develop when emotional needs are consistently unmet or relationships with caregivers involve criticism, neglect, manipulation, or emotional abuse. Growing up with emotionally immature, narcissistic, or controlling parents can leave lasting effects on self-worth, emotional well-being, and relationships. Often, the harm isn't tied to a single event but to years of having your feelings dismissed, feeling responsible for a parent's emotions, or learning that love and acceptance are conditional.
YOU MAY BE NAVIGATING:
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Emotionally Immature or Narcissistic Parents: Navigating criticism, manipulation, emotional invalidation, controlling behaviours, or a parent's inability to take accountability.
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People-Pleasing & Self-Abandonment: Feeling responsible for keeping others happy, avoiding conflict, or prioritizing their needs over your own.
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Guilt & Boundary Difficulties: Struggling to say no, set limits, or make independent decisions without feeling selfish or disloyal.
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Low Self-Worth & Inner Criticism: Feeling never good enough, constantly seeking approval, or struggling with perfectionism and self-blame.
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Emotional Neglect & Attachment Wounds: Feeling unseen, unsupported, or emotionally alone, even when your physical needs were met.
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Complicated Family Relationships: Navigating ongoing contact, estrangement, grief, or conflicting feelings of love, anger, guilt, and obligation toward your parents.
HOW THERAPY CAN HELP:
Make Sense of Your Childhood
Gain clarity and understanding about family dynamics and how early experiences may continue to affect you today.
Rebuild Your Sense of Self
Reconnect with your needs, preferences, values, and identity beyond the expectations placed on you growing up.
Develop Healthier Boundaries
Learn to recognize your limits and navigate family relationships without feeling responsible for everyone else's emotions.
Process Attachment Wounds
Process painful memories, unmet emotional needs, and the lasting impact of difficult caregiver relationships.
Navigate Family Relationships
Explore what healthy connection, distance, or boundaries might look like for you, without pressure to forgive, reconcile, or cut contact.