In depth-oriented therapy for adults, meeting the hidden parts of you becomes a grounded path to relational healing and self-trust. Many people try to silence the parts that feel too needy, too angry, or “too much.” They don’t disappear—they go underground and quietly shape how you relate, how you see yourself, and what you believe you deserve. Therapy creates room to meet these parts with curiosity and care so they no longer have to stay in the dark.
So the part that longs for closeness can feel “needy.” The part that speaks up can feel “too much.”The part that wants to be seen can trigger shame. It makes sense—these patterns formed for survival,
not because you’re broken. When safety depends on hiding, keeping them out of sight can feel protective—
until it starts costing you connection.
Pushing these parts away splits you from your own experience; turning toward them brings you back into alignment. Even hidden, they still drive behavior and reactions. They can show up as:
You might think, “If I could just get rid of this part, everything would be better.” Healing doesn’t come from pushing parts away—it comes from bringing them back into relationship, with context and care.
In our work, we slow down and make space to meet what was suppressed, rejected, or hidden. Not to fix it, but to understand its story and role. We explore questions like:
As understanding grows, the pressure eases. The pattern softens, and new options open. If you’d like to see how I approach this in session, explore the Realign Method™ and related themes on the Focus Areas page.
This isn’t about becoming a “better” version of yourself by eliminating discomfort. It’s about becoming more whole—allowing yourself to be seen with honesty and compassion. I often witness the power of turning toward these tender, protective places and saying: “You’ve done the best you could with what you had. You don’t have to carry this alone.”
If you’re ready to stop abandoning pieces of yourself and begin meeting them with compassion, therapy can offer a steady space to begin. Whether you’re curious about a one-time session or want deeper ongoing work, this path supports the full complexity of who you are.
If this speaks to you, I’d be honored to connect and see what support could look like.
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Appointments available in person in Long Beach, CA
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Email: contact@sunnylcswtherapy.com
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