Emotional Neglect + Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Therapist in Minnesota
HELPING ADULT CHILDREN WORLDWIDE UNDERSTAND THEMSELF AND HEAL FROM CHILDHOOD EMOTIONAL NEGLECT CAUSED BY EMOTIONALLY IMMATURE PARENTING
You don’t have to keep guessing your way through this alone. I can help.
If you’ve been feeling…
Stuck - not sure how to move forward
Empty or numb - even when things are good
Disconnected and alone - even when you’re not
Exhausted and frustrated by your parent - but unsure what to do about it
Then you’re in the right place
Like you don’t really know yourself
HI, I’M KATIE EGGE
I’m a therapist and coach in Minnesota who specializes in treating Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) and Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (EIPs).
I help clients make sense of their past to better understand - and know - themself, and learn actionable tools to feel more steady, connected, and confident in their life…no matter who’s around.
This isn’t about blaming your parents.
It’s about finally understanding what you didn’t get and how it still impacts you today…so you can start healing.
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MY STORY
Why I Do This Work
Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) is one of the MOST COMMON forms of childhood trauma in the world.
But it’s also the least detectable form of childhood trauma.
Why?
Because CEN isn’t about what happened to you - it’s about what didn’t happen…but should have.
Many parents aren’t able to meet their child’s emotional needs because they themselves weren’t provided for in this way. This leads to them never maturing emotionally - hence the phrase emotionally immature parent. CEN often happens unintentionally - but the impact is STILL significant and requires healing.
MY APPROACH
What Makes My Approach Different
Most therapy focuses on symptoms. I focus on what created them + how to manage them so they STOP controlling your life
The patterns you struggle with today - such as people-pleasing, second-guessing, and avoidance - aren’t your fault. They are necessary adaptations you had to learn and master to survive being raised by an emotionally immature parent who could not sufficiently meet your emotional needs.
You don’t need more insight. You need a roadmap + tools to turn that insight into real, lasting change
MY SPECIALTY
Childhood Emotional Neglect & Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
The negative impact of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) often doesn’t become noticeable until adulthood.
You may have known something was “off” or “missing” - but quickly brushed it aside. This is self-protective due to being fully dependent upon your parent/s for survival as a child. Once you step out of that environment and no longer need to rely on these learned patterns to survive, struggles become more visible.
I help adults who struggle with:
Feeling, Identifying and expressing emotions
Chronic self-doubt and difficulty making decisions
Feeling overly responsible for other’s emotions - particularly their parent’s
Handling emotions without feeling overwhelmed by them
Feeling happy, even when things are good
Saying “no” and setting boundaries
If this resonates, you are not alone. More importantly, this is something that can change.
HELP FOR ADULT CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CHILDHOOD EMOTIONAL NEGLECT DUE TO EMOTIONALLY IMMATURE PARENTS
Who I Work With
I work with adult children who:
Describe their childhood as “good” or “normal” - but still feel alone, disconnected, and unhappy
Have a difficult relationship with their parent/s
Feel stuck in behavioral patterns - and relationships
Struggle to know what they’re feeling - or what they want/need
Often second-guess themselves and struggle with making decisions
Have a hard time saying “no” and setting boundaries - especially with their parent
Feel like they don’t know themself
If you’re ready to stop surviving and start actually living life on your terms, click the link below to learn what this process looks like and get started
ABOUT ME
Credentials, Certificates & Trainings
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist: License #2661
Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy - St. Mary’s University
Certificate: Treating Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents - Dr. Lindsay Gibson, PhD
Treating Childhood Emotional Neglect - Dr. Jonice Webb, PhD
Intro to Childhood Emotional Neglect Treatment - Dr. Jonice Webb, PhD
Certificate: Childhood Emotional Neglect Treatment - Dr. Jonice Webb, PhD
Healing Family Trauma - Judy Hoy, LICSW
Trauma-Informed Care - Judy Hoy, LICSW
Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems - Dr. Frank Anderson, PhD
IFS Model - Paul Ginter, Ed.D.
Body-Centered Therapies for Trauma - Libby Berman, LICSW
Attachment and the Body - Chris Burris, LMFT
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences - Melissa Quan, MA, LMFT
Led workshops on Childhood Emotional Neglect
SERVICES
Heal from Childhood Emotional Neglect and Your Emotionally Immature Parent
Healing from your childhood - and your emotionally immature parent is POSSIBLE with the right support + tools + practice.
It’s not about blaming your parents.
It’s about understanding what you didn’t receive growing up - and how this continues to shape your life.
Healing starts when you can understand your patterns - and the parent you have versus the parent you wish you had - are respond to them differently.
I offer the following services to help guide you through the healing process:
Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) robs your ability to know - and trust - yourself
I know…because I’ve lived it.
Here’s my story:
In 4th grade, a classmate of mine blocked my path as I was walking out of math class, and with a cocky look on his face told me, ”You’re ugly.”
Although sad, this isn’t the saddest part of the story.
The saddest part was my response, which was to simply look down at my tie dye slip-on shoes and quietly mutter, “I know.”
The second saddest part of this story?
I never told my parents about this incident; I kept it to myself and dealt with it alone.
See, at the age of 9, I had already learned that:
My voice didn’t matter
My feelings and opinions weren’t important
Speaking up and sharing with my parents often made things worse, not better
HOW?
Because there were countless times leading up to this 4th grade incident where I’d gone to my mom for support…only to be disappointed - and all alone - when she couldn’t provide it for me. It wasn’t intentional on my mom’s part, though; her parenting was a reflection of a time and society that was largely uninformed about things like emotions, attunement, and child development.
In other words, Childhood Emotional Neglect was (and still is) a common experience for many children, despite their parent’s best intentions.
Nonetheless,
IMPACT trumps INTENT, and the negative impact of Childhood Emotional Neglect can last a lifetime…if left untreated.
Which is why I’m so determined to provide those who’ve experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect with the support and practical tools they need to both heal from AND prevent it!
Curious how working together can help you? Click the link below to schedule a time to meet with me.
FAQs
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Childhood Emotional Neglect
Emotional Immaturity
Parenting
People-pleasing/Perfectionism
Anxiety/depression
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Adults
Couples
Parents
Parent - Adult Child Relationships
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Individual Therapy & Coaching
Couples/Family Therapy & Coaching
Parent Coaching
Online Support Groups
Online Workshops (coming soon)
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15-minute consult: $0
55 min intake session: $175
55 minute individual therapy/coaching session: 160
55 minute family therapy/coaching session: $175
Support Group: $60/session
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Virtual therapy appointments available for adults in Minnesota
Virtual coaching appointments available for adults worldwide
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Connection
Authenticity
Belonging
Collaboration
Safety
Understanding
Curiosity
Want the latest info + tips to reconnect with yourself and your life with more confidence?
When I’m not in my home office/guest bedroom, you’ll find me playing with my kids, dancing, and staying up way too late while also trying to break some generational patterns in my own family. Cheers!
“Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) is both treatable AND preventable.”
- Katie Egge, LMFT & Coach