Childhood 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 - but not sure why or 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
Like you don’t really know yourself
Then you’re in the right place
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.
What Makes My Approach Different
MY APPROACH
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.
Heal from Childhood Emotional Neglect and Your Emotionally Immature Parent
MY SERVICES
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 - and respond to them differently.
I offer the following services to help guide you through the healing process:
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
LET’S CONNECT
How To Start Healing
You deserve to feel at peace, connected, and like yourself in your relationships.
And you deserve to have a therapist/coach who can guide you there
FAQs
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Childhood Emotional Neglect
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Parents who want to break the cycle
Childhood trauma
Emotional development
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Adults
Couples
Parents
Parent - Adult Child Relationships
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Individual Therapy & Coaching
Couple/Family Therapy & Coaching
Parent Coaching
Online Support Groups
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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 heal from your past - and your parent?
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!
