Kristin Davin, Psy.D, Licensed Psychologist

Individual virtual therapy in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Connecticut

Emotionally Immature Parents & Partners: Learn How to Heal, Break Free, and Reclaim Your Life

Do you often feel like the only adult in your relationships—while the other person shuts down, lashes out, or avoids responsibility altogether?

If you grew up with an emotionally immature parent—or you’re with a partner who behaves the same way—you know how draining it can be. You may feel exhausted, confused, and constantly questioning your worth.

Here’s the truth: emotional immaturity isn’t about age. It’s about the ability (or inability) to manage emotions, take responsibility, and connect in healthy, secure ways.

When that maturity is missing, relationships feel unpredictable, one-sided, and emotionally unsafe.

What Emotional Immaturity Looks Like

  • Intense mood swings, emotional outbursts, or shutting down completely

  • Little to no empathy or emotional validation for your feelings

  • Blaming others instead of taking responsibility

  • Avoiding conflict or sweeping issues under the rug

  • Disregarding your boundaries or needs

  • Keeping relationships surface-level or overly self-focused

If This Is Your Parent, Partner — or Both — You May Find Yourself:

  • Doing the emotional “heavy lifting” in the relationship

  • Walking on eggshells to avoid setting them off

  • Suppressing your own needs to “keep the peace”

  • Feeling unseen, anxious, or like you’re never enough

How I Can Help You Heal

In our work together, we’ll:

  • Identify Patterns — Understand how emotional immaturity develops and why it impacts you so deeply.

  • Break the Cycle — Learn how to stop over-functioning and people-pleasing.

  • Set & Keep Boundaries — Without guilt, fear, or second-guessing yourself.

  • Rebuild Self-Trust — So you can make decisions that align with your values.

  • Heal Old Wounds — Process the hurt from growing up with (or loving) someone emotionally immature.

The Results You Can Expect

  • Feeling more grounded and emotionally secure

  • Healthier boundaries without constant guilt

  • Recognizing red flags before you get stuck in unhealthy cycles

  • A stronger, more confident sense of self

This Work Is For You If:

  • You grew up with an emotionally immature parent and still feel the effects today

  • You’re with a partner who avoids responsibility, deflects blame, or can’t meet you emotionally

  • You’re tired of over-functioning, overthinking, and over-explaining just to keep the peace

How We’ll Work Together

Sessions are customized to your situation and may include:

  • Individual therapy or coaching (virtual)

  • Attachment and boundary work to help you feel safe and secure

  • Practical tools and scripts for handling difficult conversations

You don’t have to keep carrying the emotional weight in your relationships. If you’re ready to heal from the effects of emotionally immature parents or partners—and finally feel free to live on your own terms—let’s talk. Just fill out the contact form here.