Growing up with childhood emotional neglect (CEN) and/or abuse can make it so hard to build loving relationships. If you were told over and over how sensitive you are, or your feelings were rarely acknowledged as natural reactions to the sharp edges of life, it's hard to feel like anything you think or feel is normal, acceptable, or bearable. This makes it really hard to share our true feelings with others or seek their support. Furthermore, responses from our parents that don't seem to match our experiences can contribute to feelings of distrust, both for ourselves and others.
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With today's packed schedules—parents juggling careers, teens balancing school, activities, and social lives—families often operate like ships passing in the night rather than a connected unit. It can be hard to find a feeling of connection when we’re all so busy with our own stuff.
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Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and healing isn’t about “moving on.” At Thrive Therapy in Sacramento, we offer compassionate grief counseling to help you process loss—whether recent or long ago. Therapy creates space for your emotions, helps you feel less alone, and supports you in honoring your grief while gently moving forward. You don’t have to carry this alone.
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Emotional neglect isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the quiet absence of validation or comfort that shapes us most. At Thrive Therapy & Counseling in Sacramento, we help adults understand how unmet emotional needs in childhood can impact relationships, self-worth, and emotional regulation—and how therapy can support healing.
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As highly sensitive people (HSPs), we are especially prone to overwhelm and burnout. It can feel as though the world moves too fast, speaks too loudly, and asks too much. A powerful way to honor your sensitivity is by creating intentional rituals. Rituals are not about productivity or performance; rather, they’re about creating containers of safety, softness, and meaning. They help mark transitions, calm the nervous system, and create a sense of continuity in a world that often feels unpredictable.
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Burnout and sensory overload can feel nearly identical—especially if you're a highly sensitive person (HSP). At Thrive Therapy in Sacramento, we help sensitive individuals untangle emotional exhaustion from overstimulation, build nervous system awareness, and reclaim their energy. Therapy can support you in understanding your sensitivity as a strength—not a flaw—and finding a more sustainable, grounded way to move through life.
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When words fall short, creative expression can help. At Thrive Therapy in Sacramento, we offer expressive arts therapy as a gentle, trauma-informed approach to healing. Using art, movement, and creativity, you can explore difficult emotions, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself—no artistic skill required. This powerful modality supports trauma recovery from the inside out, at your own pace.
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Many women live with undiagnosed ADHD for years—masking symptoms with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and quiet overwhelm. At Thrive Therapy in Sacramento, we support women navigating late diagnoses, emotional burnout, and the relief of finally being seen. Therapy can help you understand your brain, rewrite old narratives, and create a life that works for you—not against you.
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Adolescence is a time of powerful self-discovery — but identity exploration can also bring anxiety, confusion, and emotional intensity. At Thrive Therapy in Sacramento, we offer affirming, teen-centered therapy that creates space for your child to explore who they are at their own pace. Whether your teen is questioning gender, culture, or values, we’re here to support their growth with compassion, creativity, and care.
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Adolescence is a complex time of self-discovery, especially for teens navigating identity, anxiety, and societal pressures. At Thrive Therapy in Sacramento, we offer compassionate support for teens and their families — creating a safe space to explore identity, build confidence, and strengthen emotional connection. Whether your teen is questioning who they are or just feeling overwhelmed, therapy can help them grow with support, not pressure.
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Perfectionism isn’t just about high standards — it’s often driven by anxiety, fear of failure, and a deep need to feel worthy. At Thrive Therapy in Sacramento, we help you untangle the roots of perfectionism and build a life grounded in self-compassion and authenticity. Learn how therapy can support you in letting go of “getting it right” and embracing who you are, imperfections and all.
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Let’s be honest: Feelings get a bad rap. Somewhere along the line, many of us got the message
that emotions are inconvenient, dramatic, or unhelpful. We try to stuff them down, ignore
them, or tell ourselves, “It’s not a big deal”, when on the inside our emotional experience
continues to simmer just beneath the surface.
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Anxiety in adulthood often traces back to childhood emotional neglect—when your emotional needs were unmet, even in a “normal” home. Learn how this quiet wound fuels perfectionism, people-pleasing, and inner criticism—and how therapy can help you heal, reconnect, and feel more at ease.
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Constantly saying “sorry,” even when you’ve done nothing wrong? Over-apologizing often points to deeper patterns like people-pleasing, low self-worth, or fear of conflict. Learn what’s really behind the reflex—and how therapy can help you build confidence and take up space without guilt.
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Have you ever wondered if maybe you were a highly sensitive person (HSP) but felt like some of the traits just didn’t seem to fit? Perhaps certain aspects such as sensitivity to stimuli, emotional depth, empathy, and a need for introverted time and a rich inner life really resonate with you. On the other hand, maybe you also seek adventure, thrills, a need to immerse yourself in new experiences. Perhaps sometimes you find yourself bored or even a little depressed when life becomes small or too mundane. Maybe you sometimes feel torn between going out and staying in, or you crave novelty and excitement while you also want to feel assured and know what to expect. Sometimes the highly sensitive person is not just highly sensitive, but is also high sensation seeking (HSS).
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