I can help you look at yourself clearly, explore how your past impacts the present, and how current behaviors, feelings, and ideas may interfere with achieving a fulfilling life. (psychologytoday.com)
If sexual abuse or other neglect was experienced in childhood, the person can also discuss these in therapy, as past abuse may have an influence on current behavior. (goodtherapy.org)
The Parent and Child, though formed in early life, continue to function actively in current behavior and relationships. (religion-online.org)