Therapy for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
If you were raised by a self-centered, controlling, or narcissistic parent, their emotional immaturity may have wounded you deeply. It’s painful when a parent fails to provide the nurturing every child deserves. The good news is that you have the power to heal, even in the face of an immature parent's impact.
Although the effects of growing up with an emotionally immature parent run deep, your future is still unwritten. With the right resources, tools, and therapy, you can find inner peace and let go of old thought patterns and behaviors.
At Talk Therapy, we aim to help you break free from past hurts and build resilient relationships—starting with the one you have with yourself.
Our Approach
You deserve better, and now is your chance to rewrite your story on your terms. Our experienced therapists believe in your ability to build healthy, fulfilling relationships.
If you'd like to speak with one of our therapists, please visit our contact page for a 15 to 20-minute consultation. During this call, you’ll discuss your needs and schedule your sessions.
Afterward, we’ll send you some paperwork to complete before your sessions begin!
Therapy for Children of Emotionally Immature Parents FAQs
You may have experienced living with an emotionally immature parent if your parent often:
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Dismissed your emotional needs and reactions as silly or wrong
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Made you feel like your thoughts/feelings were too demanding
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Struggled or failed to put your needs before their own
Then, emotional immaturity may be at play. Exploring what ‘emotionally immature parenting’ means is a cornerstone of therapy. You will start recognizing certain behaviors and learn how to establish healthy boundaries with your emotionally immature parent. A therapist can guide you through this intimate process.
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The pain caused by an emotionally unavailable parent isn’t your fault but you may still carry shame that keeps you feeling small. Our therapists are here to help you find peace amongst the negative feelings that have followed you through life.
While working through relational trauma people often share how they feel:
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Guilt for having boundaries or needs
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Anxiety about relationships or lack of self-worth
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Like a people-pleaser, overachiever, or perfectionist
You are not alone, and we believe your painful relational patterns can change. You deserve relationships where you feel validated, comforted, and supported. We aim to help you find the strength to foster healthy self-worth and carry that into every component of your life.
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