CHRISTIAN THERAPY FOR EMOTION REGULATION
Some days, emotions feel like a wave you can’t control—too intense, too overwhelming, or impossible to express the way you want. Whether you shut down, lash out, or feel stuck in the cycle, therapy helps you manage emotions without them running the show.
Causes of Emotion Regulation Struggles
Growing up in an environment where emotions weren’t talked about or validated
Learning to suppress emotions to keep the peace
Past experiences of rejection, criticism, or emotional neglect
High-stress environments or ongoing anxiety
Feeling like emotions are “too much” or out of control
Difficulty knowing how to express feelings in a healthy way
Signs of Emotion Regulation Struggles
Feeling like emotions hit too hard, too fast
Bottling things up until they explode
Shutting down or disconnecting from feelings altogether
Struggling to put emotions into words
Getting stuck in a cycle of guilt after expressing emotions
Feeling out of control when overwhelmed
Reacting in ways you regret later
“You don’t need to stuff it down, but you also don’t have to let it run the room.”
Emotion Regulation Issues I Work With
Suppressing or avoiding emotions – Feeling disconnected or numb
Emotional overwhelm – Struggling with anger, sadness, or anxiety
Difficulty expressing emotions – Struggles with relationships and communication
Shame or guilt around emotions – Feeling like you "shouldn’t" feel a certain way
How Therapy Can Help…
Learn to recognize and express emotions without fear or shame
Develop tools to manage overwhelming feelings without shutting down
Break the cycle of emotional outbursts or avoidance
Understand where your emotional reactions come from
Build self-awareness so emotions don’t control your decisions
Feel more in control of your emotions without losing who you are
