If You’re Struggling with Emotional or Relational Pain, Start Here

Written By Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC
"Cognitive healing also depends on learning to choose healthy and more accurate ways of talking to and thinking about yourself"

If You’re Struggling with Emotional or Relational Pain, Start Here

If you’re experiencing any of the following:

  • Complex PTSD (CPTSD)

  • Insecure attachment (anxious, avoidant, disorganized)

  • Childhood trauma or emotional neglect

  • Anxiety or depression

  • Relationship or communication problems

  • Parenting challenges

  • Difficulty regulating emotions or setting boundaries

Please consider ordering this book:

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving

by Pete Walker

It’s available on Amazon in Audible, Kindle, hardcover, and paperback formats.

This is the most comprehensive, accessible, and empowering resource I’ve come across for understanding and healing from deep emotional wounds—especially for those with a history of complex trauma and attachment struggles.

“It’s the most comprehensive source of help for individual mental and emotional struggles I’ve ever come across.”
— Julie Menanno

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Julie Menanno, MA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Relationship Coach. Julie operates a clinical therapy practice in Bozeman, Montana, and leads a global relationship coaching practice with a team of trained coaches. She is an expert in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples and specializes in attachment issues within relationships.

Julie is the author of the best-selling book Secure Love, published by Simon and Schuster in January 2024. She provides relationship insights to over 1.3 million Instagram followers and hosts The Secure Love Podcast, where she shares real-time couples coaching sessions to help listeners navigate relational challenges. Julie also hosts a bi-weekly discussion group on relationship and self-help topics. A sought-after public speaker and podcast guest, Julie is dedicated to helping individuals and couples foster secure, fulfilling relationships.

Julie lives in Bozeman, Montana, with her husband of 25 years, their six children, and their beloved dog. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, Pilates, reading psychology books, and studying Italian.

https://www.thesecurerelationship.com/
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