From one cycle breaker to another, welcome!
Adult children of Emotionally Immature Parents and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
A safe space to look in the mirror and make a conscious choice to break the cycle
“Why do I keep repeating the same patterns?” you wonder.
You promised yourself you’d be different when you became a mom. And yet, here you are, stuck in familiar cycles.
Maybe you grew up facing constant criticism, and now you either criticize others or keep your true thoughts and needs hidden, afraid of being labeled “needy,” “too much,” or “difficult.”
Or perhaps your parents’ divorce or relationship left you with deep attachment wounds that resurface during conflicts with your partner, leading to the same unresolved arguments time and time again. You might even avoid conflict entirely, leaving you feeling disconnected and dissatisfied in your relationships. You want change, but it feels just out of reach.
Perhaps you were the child who had to grow up too soon because your parents were always working. People praised you for being “wise beyond your years,” but now the thought of asking for help makes your body tense up. Your self-sufficiency has served you well, but it often leaves you feeling isolated and burdened.
Maybe you grew up in an unsafe environment, whatever that looked like for you. Now, you might find yourself either closing off in relationships or striving to be everything for everyone, at the expense of your own needs. These patterns don’t just impact your relationships; they affect how you show up as a parent.
In moments of stress, you feel distant and disconnected. You question whether you’re good enough to mother your children, fearing that anger, sadness, or inadequacy will define you. But deep down, you long to break free. You want to be present and open with your children, advocating for them, modeling love, trust, and accountability. You want to teach them to express themselves openly and authentically—and you want to feel safe enough to rest, to receive love, and to truly connect.
Read on to see if Parenting Differently somatic therapy services might be right for you
Somatic therapy is a helpful approach for individuals who want to break generational patterns and improve their connections in relationships with their children, spouses and partners, and loved ones.
This therapy recognizes the connection between the mind and body and how past experiences can affect us physically.
By addressing these bodily sensations and responses, somatic therapy offers a unique way to heal and grow.
In the context of breaking generational patterns, somatic therapy explores how the body holds onto stress, tension, and unresolved emotions stemming from intergenerational trauma.
By acknowledging and processing these bodily-held experiences, individuals can begin to let go of these inherited patterns and create healthier ways of being.
Somatic therapy helps to uncover and address the root of these generational patterns, fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and one's familial history. In terms of relationships, somatic therapy can help individuals recognize how their bodies physically respond within relationships.
By understanding these bodily cues and reactions, individuals can become more aware of their own responses and those of their partners or loved ones. This can lead to more authentic and empathetic connections, fostering a deeper understanding of one's own body and interpersonal dynamics.
Somatic therapy provides a unique way for individuals to break free from generational patterns and cultivate more meaningful connections in relationships.
Imagine yourself listening and communicating better with your spouse and children.
Imagine feeling fulfilled, secure, and connected to your spouse. They aren't just your children's parent but your PERSON!
You feel more alive, connected to yourself, conscious of what you want and who you are.
By addressing the mind-body connection, this approach empowers individuals to heal from inherited traumas, develop a deeper understanding of themselves, and ultimately create more conscious and fulfilling ways of relating to themselves and others.
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​Fee for service is $150 per 50-minute session via HIPAA-compliant video software
I also offer 75-minute sessions ($225) and 90-minute sessions ($270) for those who want to dive deeper into sessions.
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I am not paneled through insurance so I am considered private pay and out-of-network. I can provide you with a monthly Superbill on request, which you may submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. Check your "out-of-network benefits if you wish to submit for reimbursement.
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Available to Missouri Residents. Please note, due to the nature of virtual therapy I cannot accept clients who are actively suicidal, self-harming, need coping skills-based therapy, and/or experiencing psychosis.