Heal from Childhood Trauma
IFS & EMDR Therapy for Childhood Trauma in California
Old wounds from childhood don’t just fade with time. You may be highly capable and functioning on the outside—yet quietly living with anxiety, self-doubt or loneliness that still lingers. Whether you're struggling with being highly reactive despite your best efforts, people-pleasing, or feeling uncomfortable in your own skin. I use IFS and EMDR to guide you towards gently reconnecting with the younger parts of you that still carry pain from the past. Together, we’ll explore and understand the protective patterns that have helped you survive—and create space for healing where there’s been too much weight for too long.
Childhood trauma shouldn’t hold you back from experiencing satisfaction in your life and relationships.
Trauma can stem from significant life-altering events, but it can also develop gradually through smaller, more subtle experiences that are beyond your control. This might manifest as:
Narcissistic abuse: Being belittled, controlled, and manipulated by someone close to you.
Childhood neglect: When no one really saw you, soothed you, or helped you feel safe—so you learned to manage life alone.
Emotional or verbal abuse: Enduring repeated bullying, shaming, or name-calling.
Trauma doesn’t look the same for everyone. If past relationships or experiences are leaving you feeling anxious, stuck, or out of control—asking yourself, “What’s wrong with me?”—counseling can be a valuable tool for examining and processing these challenges.
Trauma Focused Therapy
Weekly therapy isn’t always enough when the pain runs deep. If you’ve hit a plateau or feel like you’re circling the same themes over and over, an IFS or EMDR intensive offers a focused, immersive way to move forward. With extended time and a calm, contained space, we can go deeper into the parts of you that carry trauma—helping you safely unburden stuck emotions and begin to trust yourself again. Intensives are ideal for adult children of narcissistic or emotionally immature parents, and for anyone ready to make meaningful shifts in less time.
Member of the Trauma Therapist Network
It’s Never Too Late to Begin Healing
If you're carrying the weight of childhood trauma or PTSD, you don’t have to keep doing it alone. Whether you’re drawn to weekly therapy or an intensive format, I offer a supportive space to reconnect with your inner resilience and begin meaningful healing.
Let’s talk about what you need. Schedule a free consultation to explore how we can work together.