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Heal the wounds that began in relationship.
Some of our deepest hurts come from the people who were supposed to keep us safe. A parent who was absent or harsh, a family that didn't make room for your feelings, a relationship that taught you love has to be earned. Those wounds rarely stay in the past.
What it can feel like
- A quiet sense that you have to earn love or approval
- Grief for the care you needed but didn't receive
- Complicated feelings about a parent or family member
- Fear of repeating old patterns with your partner or children
- Difficulty receiving care, even when it's offered
How we work on it together
This is the heart of my work. Whether the wound came from a mother, a father, a family system, or a relationship later in life, this space holds complicated feelings: love and anger, loyalty and loss, often all at once.
We'll gently trace how the wound shows up in your life today, grieve what was missing, and build the inner support you didn't receive. I draw on attachment-informed and emotionally focused work, EMDR where appropriate, and DBT skills.
What you can expect
Healing a relational wound doesn't depend on the other person changing or apologizing. It's about you: understanding your story, releasing what isn't yours to carry, and becoming whole.
Other areas of focus
Take the first step. It's just a conversation.
Request a free 20-minute consultation to talk about what's bringing you in and whether we're a good fit.