anxiety in Los Angeles

Navigate Thanksgiving Anxiety in Los Angeles With Therapy

Thanksgiving can be a time of sweet celebrations, delicious food, and catching up. Many people look forward to traveling home for perhaps the only opportunity they have per year to connect with family and old friends. While others dread the holiday for whatever reason, the holiday can induce a bit of anxiety for just about…

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trauma therapy in Los Angeles

Experience the Best Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles

You want to trust, to believe everything will be okay, but you can’t seem to fully get there. There is a disconnect, a slight feeling of being unsafe, even though you know it’s only a projection. You just can’t move forward. What you’re likely experiencing are the effects of trauma. With the best trauma therapy…

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intergenerational trauma

Understanding Intergenerational Trauma

There may be moments when your mind and body react to recountings of stories of trauma from your parents or grandparents.  While you may understand why you are disturbed by their story, you may not be aware of the impact that their intergenerational trauma has on you.   Trauma can be passed down generationally and…

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sexual abuse

Ways to Cope With Past Sexual Abuse

Living with the trauma of sexual abuse is complicated–and painful too. You may feel alone, ashamed, or unable to share your feelings with anyone.   You may be overwhelmed by feelings of fear, anger or sadness. You may even feel confused or wonder if you are exaggerating your experience. Coping with sexual abuse is not…

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somatic experiencing

How Can Somatic Experiencing Therapy Help Trauma?

Incessant stress and psychological disturbance can be reactions to deep-rooted traumatic incidents that haunt people for the rest of their lives. Fortunately, somatic experiencing has proven to be an effective therapy to treat PTSD and help to heal trauma.  Post-traumatic Stress  Disorder impairs feelings of safety and can cause unbearable symptoms that make it almost…

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