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, shame, or fear that traces back to experiences long ago. Whether you're struggling with emotional flashbacks, people-pleasing, or a sense of never feeling safe in your own skin, IFS and EMDR therapy can help you safely reconnect with the parts of you that carry pain. Together, we’ll gently explore those protective patterns and begin to heal what’s been too heavy 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.
Gaslighting: Being made to question your reality, feeling “crazy” when you’re not.
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.
Ready 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.