Emotional Abandonment Recovery Therapist in Venice

Feel Seen. Reconnect Within. Heal the Hurt of Being Left Behind.

In our therapy sessions, you will learn how to:

    •    Identify emotional neglect and self-abandonment

    •    Heal the fear of being “too much” or “not enough”

    •    Understand how abandonment has shaped you

    •    Rebuild trust in your own emotions and inner world

    •    Develop secure, nurturing internal dialogue

    •    Connect with others from a place of self-respect, not fear

    •    Begin offering yourself the presence you need from others

Emotional abandonment doesn’t always come from someone physically leaving—it often comes from being ignored, dismissed, or emotionally neglected by those who were supposed to love and protect us. Whether it happened in childhood, a romantic relationship, or through repeated patterns of disconnection, the result can be deep loneliness, fear of intimacy, and a sense that your emotions don’t matter.

As a licensed psychotherapist and former medical doctor, I help clients gently uncover and heal from emotional abandonment—so they can stop abandoning themselves in the process. This work is tender, transformative, and deeply empowering.

You are not invisible. You were never meant to go unheard or unseen. Healing means coming home to yourself—and staying.

Let’s help you feel emotionally safe, connected, and worthy—starting from within.

I provide therapy in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Mar Vista, Playa Del Rey, West Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Palms, and Santa Monica.

Have you ever felt invisible, even when surrounded by others? That persistent ache often stems from emotional abandonment. A qualified emotional abandonment recovery therapist, like Steven Kilmann, LMFT, helps clients navigate these deep wounds with care and proven methods. Whether the source is childhood neglect, relationship disconnection, or betrayal, recovery starts with recognition and guided support.

What Is Emotional Abandonment?

Emotional abandonment occurs when your emotional needs are consistently unmet. It's not about physical absence but the lack of connection, validation, and emotional presence from those close to you.

Common signs include:

  • Feeling consistently unimportant or dismissed

  • Difficulty trusting others

  • Fear of intimacy or abandonment

  • People-pleasing behaviors

  • Chronic self-doubt or shame

How Therapy Can Help

Working with an emotional abandonment recovery therapist in Venice Beach can:

  • Help you identify the root causes of your emotional pain

  • Teach self-soothing and emotional regulation techniques

  • Support the rebuilding of self-esteem and identity

  • Improve relationship boundaries and communication

Therapy provides a structured, safe environment where you can unpack experiences and learn how to form healthy, lasting emotional connections.

Steven Kilmann, LMFT: Trusted Emotional Abandonment Recovery Therapist in Venice Beach

Steven Kilmann, LMFT, brings years of clinical experience and a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. Specializing in emotional abandonment recovery therapy in Venice Beach, Steven offers sessions that focus on practical healing and emotional empowerment.

Clients appreciate Steven's insight and grounding presence. As one client shared on Google Reviews, "Steven helped me understand the patterns I kept repeating and guided me to build the confidence to change them."

His approach combines:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

  • Attachment-based therapy

  • Mindfulness and somatic practices

  • Inner child work and re-parenting techniques

Benefits of Emotional Abandonment Recovery Therapy in Venice

Many individuals in Venice and Venice Beach have sought therapy for emotional abandonment and reported significant improvements, including:

  • Stronger emotional resilience

  • Healthier boundaries

  • Renewed self-worth

  • Increased ability to trust and connect with others

This type of therapy doesn’t just address symptoms—it helps change the narrative you’ve lived with for too long.

Is This Therapy Right for You?

You might benefit from working with an emotional abandonment recovery therapist if:

  • You experienced emotional neglect in childhood

  • You struggle in relationships due to the fear of rejection or abandonment

  • You feel emotionally disconnected from yourself

  • You want to stop cycles of self-sabotage or low self-esteem

Taking the First Step Toward Healing

Healing from emotional abandonment is not linear, but it is possible. Many clients begin to feel empowered after just a few sessions with Steven Kilmann, LMFT. He offers both in-person and virtual sessions to meet your needs and schedule.

To explore how this therapy might help you, learn more about attachment trauma treatment, or read about individual counseling options.

Schedule a Consultation

Ready to reconnect with yourself? Reach out to schedule a consultation with Steven Kilmann, LMFT, and begin emotional abandonment recovery therapy in Venice Beach today.