About the Author

Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice who specializes in individual psychotherapy with adult children of emotionally immature (EI) parents. She is author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and Who You Were Meant to Be, and writes a monthly column on well-being for Tidewater Women magazine. In the past, she has served as adjunct assistant professor of graduate psychology at the College of William and Mary, as well as at Old Dominion University. Gibson lives and practices in Virginia Beach, VA.

Reviews

"In Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People, I was blown over by the extraordinary number of coping strategies we carry into adulthood when hurt as children by neglectful, irresponsible, or emotionally unavailable parents. With compassion and deep understanding, Lindsay C. Gibson describes how to recognize emotional immaturity, and provides thoughtful exercises to aid in healing. Highest praise for this powerful book. I will recommend it to all my friends!"
--Kim Fairley, author of Swimming for My Life and Shooting Out the Lights--Kim Fairley

"In these pages, Lindsay Gibson gets to the heart of what we need to know when we are caught in cycles of relational pain. Whether with a parent or a partner, Gibson helps us identify our 'healing fantasy, ' the hope that we will find that 'elusive closeness' with a person who isn't able to connect emotionally. Gibson's gentle guidance reduces the shame we may feel from repeated relational despair."
--Kelly McDaniel, LPC, NCC, author of Ready to Heal and Mother Hunger--Kelly McDaniel, LPC, NCC

"Once again, Lindsay Gibson provides a fantastic and uniquely comprehensive book dealing with the emotionally immature: parents, people, and parts of ourselves, too. Clear explanations and thoughtful exercises offer readers the opportunity to understand and reflect on the multifaceted concept of emotional immaturity and the tools and strategies needed to disentangle, grieve, and heal. The workbook format is a user-friendly resource for therapists to use with clients. Rich with practical information."
--Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD, clinical psychologist; writing coach; and author of the memoir, The Girl in the Red Boots--Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD

"Thanks to psychologist Lindsay Gibson's books, ACEIPs finally have a reliable place to receive understanding and validation. In this powerhouse follow-up to her best seller, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Gibson takes readers on the next phase of the healing journey by addressing answers to some of readers' most common questions. An indispensable book for anyone struggling in close relationships with emotionally immature people."
--Yael Schonbrun, PhD, psychologist; assistant professor at Brown University; cohost of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast; and author of Work, Parent, Thrive--Yael Schonbrun, PhD

"The ultimate dilemma faced by adult children of emotionally immature parents (ACEIPs) is the choice between loyalty to self or loyalty to family. Lindsay Gibson's gentle, compassionate description of emotionally immature behavior resolves that dilemma so ACEIPs can unlearn unhelpful patterns and set boundaries. This book offers reflective prompts and useful skills that guide the reader to reconnect with their inner knowing and move forward feeling more satisfied in relationships."
--Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, integrative trauma therapist in the Washington, DC Metro Area; host of Therapy Chat Podcast; and founder of Trauma Therapist Network--Laura Reagan, LCSW-C

"This book will join Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents as one of my most highly recommended resources. Every page is filled with warmth, compassion, and understanding that lets readers know they are seen and understood. The entire work is a treasure trove, filled from cover to cover with usable tips, strategies, and opportunities to reflect and personalize each lesson. I am delighted to have it on my bookshelf."
--Amy Marlow-MaCoy, MEd, LPC, clinician, trainer, and author of The Clinician's Guide to Treating Adult Children of Narcissists and The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook--Amy Marlow-MaCoy, MEd, LPC