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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents 

There are many reasons you may be seeking therapy. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, heartbreak, low self esteem, indecisiveness, difficulty trusting others. 

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According to Dr. Lindsay Gibson, a clinical psychologist, an emotionally immature parent (EIP) is someone who lacks the necessary skills to manage life in a constructive manner. Consequently, they inadvertently inflict harm upon their children through behaviors characterized by rejection, self-centeredness, control, and neglect. This can lead to a development of emotional insecurity within the children that persists into their adulthood. This emotional insecurity might then become apparent through relationships that don't function well or lack equilibrium, as well as feelings of uncertainty about oneself, along with experiences of anxiety or depression.

 

 My goal is to help build your resilience for positive emotions while also accepting the flow of difficult ones.

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   You might be experiencing ...

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  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Extreme Heartbreak

  • People Pleasing

  • Perfectionism

  • Imposter Syndrome 

  • Relationship Distress 

  • Love Addiction

  • Toxic Shame

  • Low Self Esteem

  • Prolonged Grief 

  • Burnout

  • Stress related to Life Transitions: Getting married, having a baby, changing careers 

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Addiction 

  • Co-Dependence & Difficulty with Boundary Setting

  • Infidelity 

  • Putting the Needs of Others Above Your Own

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And More! Please Ask! 

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Contact

 

San Luis Obispo                       

3940-7 Broad St. #196

San Luis Obispo​, CA

93401

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Culver City

Antioch University Counseling Center

400 Corporate Pointe

Suite A4000

Culver City, CA 90230

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Tel: 323-686-1010​

marinaresa@gmail.com

Marina Resa, MA LMFT #106655

I look forward to working with you!

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