The ways we experience ourselves and relate to others take shape over time. Through our earliest and most important relationships, we develop ways of seeking closeness, protecting ourselves, managing vulnerability, and understanding what we can expect from other people. Much of this happens outside our awareness, yet it can continue to influence us in the present. Therapy gives us a place to become curious about what has shaped us and what may still be shaping our lives today, creating space for new possibilities and meaningful change.