Cassy Collins, LCSW
How i can help
I have training and years of experience working with adults who have endured the effects of childhood emotional neglect.
What is Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)?
This is often referred to as the silent, unseen trauma. That's because CEN is about what didn't happen during your childhood. It's the lack of emotional attunement or connection received by caregivers. The results of CEN follows you into adulthood and can present as:
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Feeling alone or 'empty'
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Frequent feelings of anxiety, guilt, shame and self-doubt
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Desiring relationships, yet keeping others at a distance
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Feeling that others don't know the 'real' you, yet fearful that if they did they wouldn't accept you
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Finding yourself in unfulfilling relationships
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Putting others feelings and needs ahead of your own
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Unsure of what your feelings and needs even are
If any of these things resonate with you then you may have experienced CEN. Together we can work towards making sense of and resolving some of your most distressing feelings and relationship patterns. Having a space where you can be seen and heard is an important part of the healing process. It's time to build the nurturing, meaningful relationships you deserve, starting with yourself!
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Anxiety
Together we can work through the feelings of anxiety that you may experience as a result of life experiences or experiencing emotional neglect. These include the feelings and sensations of nervousness, hyper-arousal, feeling "on-edge", agitation; as well as the cognitive patterns of second-guessing oneself, seeking reassurance, fear of 'doing something wrong', and the fear of being left alone.
People Pleasing
This is a common behavior stemming from a child who was made to feel that they need to attune to their parents wants and needs, instead of the parent attuning to theirs. We will focus on identifying what your own values and needs are, and work towards healing some of those early wounds. Learning to give up the unrealistic expectations that have been placed on you from an early age that you likely still carry is a freeing part of this journey.
Self-doubt
When you are used to putting others needs ahead of your own, and doing what others want/expect, having to make a decision on your own can feel overwhelming. A common theme is the fear of making the "wrong decision" and not trusting in your own judgement. We will work towards tapping into your own internal resources and insights, where you will gain the confidence to trust your decision making skills..
About Me
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Hi! I'm Cassy.
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Thanks for taking the time to check out my site! If you've gotten this far maybe some of the things above have resonated with you?​ Or maybe you are just starting your search for a 'good fit' therapist to help you address some of the stressors that come with the territory of being human, like navigating relationships, understanding and processing emotions, and moving through various life transitions.
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I'm passionate about helping adults understand and resolve some of the painful, and often confusing feelings that are a result of childhood emotional neglect. This is something that often goes unnoticed as it is the trauma unseen. When you have someone that understands the origins of some of your feelings and behaviors, it is a significant piece of your healing journey towards uncovering your True and Authentic Self!
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Contact Me
1525 Addison Ave. E. Ste. A5
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-2072