THERAPY FOR PARENTAL ALIENATION IN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA
"When we heal ourselves, we stop asking our children to carry what was never theirs to hold."
Not all alienation is maliciousโbut all alienation is harmful.
Parental alienation can feel like an invisible woundโisolating, painful, and deeply confusing. Therapy offers a path to healing, helping individuals process the hurt, rebuild self-worth, and restore meaningful connections.
๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐จ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ก ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐๐ก๐
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Childโs Rejection & Hostility
The child unjustifiably rejects one parent, showing sudden disdain, lack of guilt, and a rigid โall good/all badโ mindset.
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Influence & Manipulation by the Alienating Parent
The alienating parent badmouths the other, limits contact, undermines their authority, and pressures the child to choose sides.
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Interference with Communication & Contact
Calls, texts, and visits are blocked or restricted, making it difficult for the alienated parent to maintain a relationship.
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Psychological & Emotional Impact on the Child
The child experiences confusion, anxiety, misplaced loyalty, and an altered perception of the alienated parent.
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Legal & Custodial Struggles
False allegations, prolonged custody battles, and court interventions make it harder for the alienated parent to maintain parental rights.
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Emotional Toll on the Alienated Parent
Feelings of grief, helplessness, depression, and self-doubt result from the forced estrangement and loss of connection.
Understanding Parental Alienation and Estrangement
Parental Alienation occurs when a child is manipulated or influencedโwhether intentionally or unintentionallyโto reject, fear, or distance themselves from one parent due to the actions or words of the other parent or external influences. This often results from high-conflict separations, custody disputes, or unresolved emotional wounds. The alienated parent may be falsely accused, undermined, or portrayed in a negative light, creating emotional distress for the child and disrupting the parent-child bond.
Estrangement, on the other hand, typically arises from genuine relationship breakdowns due to past conflicts, emotional disconnection, or personal experiences within the parent-child relationship. Unlike parental alienation, estrangement is usually rooted in personal grievances rather than external influence.
At The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, we specialize in helping families heal from both parental alienation and estrangement. Through structured therapy and evidence-based interventions, we guide parents and children toward understanding, rebuilding trust, and fostering a secure and loving relationship.
If you or your family are experiencing the pain of separation, know that healing is possible. Contact us today to learn how we can support you in reconnecting and strengthening your family bond.
