CEN is different from physical neglect or abuse — it’s the absence of emotional attunement in childhood. Signs you may have experienced CEN include:
Difficulty identifying or expressing emotions
Chronic self-criticism or low self-worth
Trouble setting boundaries or saying no
Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
People-pleasing or fear of rejection
Many adults only recognize CEN after struggling with anxiety, depression, or relational challenges, realizing that these patterns stem from unmet childhood emotional needs.
Therapy for CEN is about healing the emotional gaps from your past. In a supportive, attuned environment, you can:
Learn to identify and validate your emotions
Develop self-compassion and self-acceptance
Build healthier, more authentic relationships
Process childhood wounds in a safe, guided way
I integrate evidence-based methods, including EMDR, alongside relational, client-centered approaches to support deep and lasting change.
This therapy is designed for adults who:
Struggle with low self-esteem, perfectionism, or chronic self-doubt
Feel emotionally disconnected from themselves or others
Experience anxiety, depression, or relational difficulties linked to childhood experiences
Want to break generational patterns and reclaim their emotional life
Healing from CEN doesn’t mean changing who you are — it means returning to yourself. Through therapy, you can start to:
Recognize and meet your own emotional needs
Develop inner confidence and resilience
Create authentic connections with others
Move forward with greater clarity, peace, and self-love