Therapy for Generational Trauma & Inner Child Wounds in California and Arizona

How is trauma passed down?

Trauma and extreme stress can have long-lasting impacts on the individual when left untreated. As humans, we are incredibly adaptive and we find ways to go on living, to cope with stress. Often times these learned ways of living are maladaptive and no longer serve us. Trauma can be passed down. Trauma impacts our behaviors and we pass these behaviors and patterns on to the next generation. For example, we may learn that our feelings are not important or that love is something we can use to shame others into agreeing with us. Perhaps we push and pull in our relationships. Maybe only big reactions are responded to. But we can take a step back and realize these are all poorly learned ways of interacting, and we can unlearn and relearn. We often do not talk about the pain that has happened, but the signs are often there.

Common thoughts you might be having:

• My family does the weirdest often hurtful things

• My family is not clear in their needs and wants 

• There is tension in the air and we don’t talk about it

• I don’t like how my family parents

• I see my family in me and I hate it

• Realization of inner child and mother wounds

• Daddy issues and Mommy issues might actually be a thing

• Finding out family secrets and it's causing big feelings

• Feeling triggered in friendships, work, and other areas

• Shame, shame, and did I say shame?

How I can help you.

In my work with you, we will take my approach to therapy where we look deep within yourself to explore your own beliefs, values, and schemas of the world around you. We will explore where these messages came from, and we will work together to challenge them to overcome thoughts and beliefs that are no longer serving you. We will work together to create the life that you want, one where you are able to be more mindful of your actions and kind towards yourself. Remember that you did the best that you could with the skills that you had, forgiveness will be a very big part of our work together.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am a systems therapist at heart, meaning, I don’t just see the person across from me as an individual - no! I understand that you come from a long line of humans. You have so much within you, and working through all that stuff can be a huge undertaking. Maybe you have started listening to podcasts, reading self-help books, and following therapists and counselors on social media because you know you just opened Pandora's box and are craving for deep healing. If so, let me help you. I am passionate about people saying enough’s enough and wanting to be cycle breakers.

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