Releasing Control, Embracing Connection
Kaitlyn Gregoire, LCSW
Virtual Therapy in
Indiana & Kentucky
I help hyperindependent women and struggling teens heal trauma without losing the protective barriers that trauma survivors often have put in place.
My clients struggle as you do. Despite being highly capable, deeply resilient and fiercely protective of self, life is hard. When they first come in, they feel completely alone in their struggles, even when surrounded by others. They are exhausted from being the one that everyone always assumes or thinks “figures it out.” Burned out from being the primary parent, emotionally and physically. Having the recurring thought of, “I’ll do it myself, otherwise it will not get done.”
They dismiss their pain because “others have it worse,” and power through burnout, anxiety, and emotional numbness. They have built walls to keep themselves safe, but those same walls now keep out love and support.
They watch their teen withdraw, act out, or seem constantly on edge, and they don’t know how to break through. They feel like they’re walking on eggshells at home, cycling through frustration, guilt, and heartbreak, because they can’t seem to reach their child.
Their “I can do it all myself” attitude gets in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren’t the kind of partner, friend, or parent they want to be. They feel like they’re failing at being vulnerable and connected. And their confidence in ever having a truly supportive relationship is tanking.
Before they came to see me, they worried therapy would mean being told they were “broken” or “needy.” They worried a therapist would just give them cliche advice and not understand their need for control. They have been told by many therapists that they seem “incredibly self-aware” and do not get much further than that. And they were pretty certain opening up old wounds would make everything worse, not better. Living in a state of constant, quiet exhaustion is no way to live.
Like my client’s, you deserve to lay down your armor and finally feel seen, heard and supported without judgement. A peaceful home where you and your teen feel safe, connected and understood is not out of your reach.
If you want to heal your past and build a future with secure, meaningful relationships, I’d love to help you get there.
Call now. You don’t have to suffer. I can help.