Family Estrangement

Family estrangement can be deeply painful and isolating. This holds true for the person initiating the estrangment and the person who does not want the estrangement. Whether you're navigating distance from a parent, child, sibling, or other loved one, the silence can feel heavy with grief, confusion, or even relief—often all at once. Unfortunately, estrangement can be extremely isolating. Please reach out.

What Causes Estrangement?

Estrangement can stem from a range of complex issues, such as:

Emotional, verbal, or physical abuse
Unresolved family conflict
Cultural norms between generations.
Differences in values, identity, or lifestyle
Mental health or substance use concerns
Boundary violations or unmet needs

Sometimes, estrangement is a conscious choice for safety and healing. Other times, it occurs gradually and without clear closure. Yet, at other times, it happens suddenly and without warning.

The Emotional Impact

Those who experience estrangement often wrestle with:

Grief and loss
Shame or guilt
Anger or resentment
Confusion or self-doubt
Suicide Ideation
Relief or freedom, mixed with sadness

These feelings are valid and complicated. You are NOT alone.

Reaching out for Support...

How Therapy Can Help

Understand the dynamics that led to estrangement
Process grief and unresolved emotions
Clarify your values and boundaries
Cope with societal or familial pressure
Decide whether and how to reconnect—or move forward
Rebuild your future without your loved one
Reclaim your identity whether you are the one who initiated the estrangement or not.

We use a compassionate lens to hold space for you during this time. We use our knowledge and expertise to help you look to the future even if it looks very different than you EVER thought it would.

You Deserve Support

Estrangement is more common than people realize. It deserves compassionate care. Whether you're seeking reconciliation or closure, therapy can offer clarity and healing.