Becoming the Parent You Always Needed
If you grew up feeling unseen, unloved, or unsafe, you may still carry the wounds of childhood neglect, abandonment, or criticism. As an adult, you might feel unsure of yourself, disconnected, or harshly self-critical — longing for the care you never received
.At Ronee Miller Counseling in Tribeca, NYC, I offer in-person therapy to help you gently connect with your inner child, heal your past, and develop a stronger, more loving relationship with yourself. Call me today at 📞 (212) 349-6544 or click here to visit my website to take your first step toward reparenting and healing.
But you can learn to reparent yourself — offering the compassion, boundaries, and encouragement that your younger self was missing. This is where healing begins: when you become the loving, steady presence you always needed.
You may never have had a secure attachment as a child...which means at the critical periods where trust and security and nurturance are essential: you did not have what every baby and child desperately needs in order to feel safe and loved.Your primary caregiver may have been avoidant or ambivalent or disorganized and as a result you grew up feeling anxious or depressed and alone as well as believing the lie that you "are less than". You cannot change the past but you can begin a journey of healing all your broken hurting parts through the process of learning to reparent yourself .
Remembering that you are a work in progress as you learn how to give yourself attention and to love and value as well as nurture yourself ... becoming a truly loving and present parent to yourself...regardless of your age right now....speaking the truth to yourself in love not the lies you believed.
Learning to Nurture Yourself
Taking time to be with yourself rather than avoiding you is an important part of tis process of learning to reparent yourself. Starting to notice what you really like and don't like and starting to notice what soothes you. Giving yourself the attention and time you need and learning to soothe yourself by your own voice as you give yourself compassion and grace, You may have become so accustomed to listening and obeying the inner voice of a critical parent and now it is time to develop and have your own voice :no longer being your own worst enemy.
Time to notice all the lies you believed about yourself and no longer give power to them. Giving yourself the attention you need may be new to you but it will be so beneficial as you become more conscious about what you are thinking and feeling and yet are kind and gentle with yourself: no longer beating yourself up and truly beginning the journey of leaving home and going forward in your healing journey.
What Therapy With Me Is Like
Therapy with me is a warm, nurturing space where you can begin to care for the parts of yourself you’ve long ignored or judged. In my private, pet-friendly home office in Tribeca, NYC, you’ll experience what it feels like to be seen, heard, and valued — and you’ll begin to offer that same kindness to yourself.
We’ll move slowly, learning to recognize your unmet needs and practicing how to meet them in healthy, loving ways. At Ronee Miller Counseling, you’ll find support in building trust in yourself, setting boundaries, and creating a sense of safety and belonging within your own heart.
🌿 An Invitation to Begin
You deserve the love and care you’ve always longed for — and it’s never too late to begin.
I invite you to begin your reparenting journey at Ronee Miller Counseling in Tribeca, NYC, where you’ll learn how to care for yourself with the patience and love you’ve always needed. Call 📞 (212) 349-6544 or click here to visit my website today. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you discover your worth and wholeness.
Resources for Reparenting and Healing
Taking the first steps to reparent yourself can feel overwhelming — you don’t have to do it all alone. Below are some trusted resources to help you begin understanding and practicing self-compassion, boundary-setting, and inner healing as you care for your younger self.
Inner Bonding® Official Site — A framework for connecting with your inner child and developing self-love.
Pete Walker’s Complex PTSD Resources — Articles and books on healing childhood trauma and reparenting.
Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child by John Bradshaw — A classic book on inner child work and reparenting.
The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine — Expert insights into trauma-informed care and healing.
As you explore these resources, remember: you don’t have to heal overnight, and you don’t have to heal alone. If you’d like someone to walk with you through this journey, I’d be honored to support you. Reach out to me at Ronee Miller Counseling in Tribeca, NYC, call 📞 (212) 349-6544, or visit my website.