Tired of Feeling Invisible? Start Healing with Childhood Emotional Neglect Therapy in Michigan
At EMPWR Transformative Therapy, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy designed to help you reclaim your voice, restore self-trust, and build emotionally safe relationships.
What is Childhood Emotional Neglect?
Childhood emotional neglect (CEN) happens when your caregivers fail to respond to your emotional needs. It’s not about what was done to you—but about what was missing. The impact of not being seen, supported, or emotionally understood can last a lifetime.
Because CEN is subtle and often invisible, many people don’t realize it happened to them—only that something has always felt "off" in their relationships or sense of self. Over time, this emotional gap can quietly shape how you feel, connect, and cope as an adult.
Signs you may be experiencing emotional neglect in adulthood:
Difficulty trusting your emotions or asking for help
Feeling “too much” or “not enough”
Chronic guilt, anxiety, or emotional disconnection
High-functioning on the outside, overwhelmed inside
Don’t let past neglect define your future.
You’re Not Broken. You’re Not Alone.
Many of our clients have tried therapy before—CBT, psychiatry, or self-help—only to be dismissed, misdiagnosed, or handed a workbook. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. Real healing begins with being seen and believed.
“I wanted someone who genuinely cares. Who listens. Who gets it.”
That’s exactly what we offer: deep attunement, personalized care, and a safe space to finally feel.
"Healing starts with self-awareness, but transformation happens when you give yourself permission to feel, trust, and express who you truly are."
— April, Founder of EMPWR
A Trauma-Informed Approach Built Around You
We specialize in healing emotional wounds using approaches that honor your pace and story. Available across Michigan through secure online therapy sessions.
EMDR Therapy
Processes emotional memories and shifts deeply held beliefs that stem from neglect. Ideal for people who feel “stuck” even after talk therapy.
IFS Therapy
Rebuilds trust among inner parts and helps end internal conflict through compassionate self-discovery. Clients often say it’s like “finally hearing myself for the first time.”
Individual Therapy
No checklists, no rushing. Just real connection, attunement, and room for your emotions to breathe.
Why Choose EMPWR Transformative Therapy?
You won’t be rushed.
You won’t be judged.
You won’t be just another appointment on a schedule.
You’ll be seen. You’ll be heard. You’ll be cared for.
Led by April, a neurodivergent trauma therapist with lived experience, we center your truth—not textbook expectations. We bring a deeply inclusive, sensory-aware approach that respects your pace and validates your experience.
Clients often say it’s the first time they’ve felt safe in therapy. That’s no coincidence. It’s our priority.
What Healing Can Look Like
Feeling emotionally grounded and self-trusting
Setting boundaries without guilt
Releasing the belief that your emotions are “too much”
Building authentic, secure relationships
Finally grieving what you didn’t get—and reclaiming what’s yours
Developing body-based tools to regulate intense feelings
Struggling with people-pleasing or emotional numbness?
Picture this: emotional safety, clarity, and connection—on your terms.
Questions or concerns about Childhood Emotional Neglect therapy?
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That’s okay. You don’t need detailed memories to begin healing. We work with your present experience.
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Never. We don’t believe you’re broken. We hold space for your story, help you reconnect with your emotions, and walk beside you as you heal.
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Not at all. We use IFS, EMDR, and relational work—not cookie-cutter methods.
