Childhood trauma therapy
Childhood Trauma Therapy for Adult Survivors
Childhood trauma therapy helps adults understand how experiences of trauma, abuse, and neglect in childhood continue to shape emotions, beliefs, relationships, and coping. It is structured, active, and paced to each person, and it does not require retelling painful history in detail. Virtual therapy is available to California residents; request a consultation through the contact page or by phone.
The service
What is childhood trauma therapy?
Childhood trauma therapy is psychotherapy for adults whose early experiences of trauma, abuse, or neglect continue to affect their present lives. The goal is not simply to talk about the past, but to understand how the past operates in the present: in emotions, self-beliefs, relationships, and coping patterns, and then to build skills that support change.
The work draws on the practice's core philosophy, The End of Endless Therapy: structured, active sessions with clear goals and regular review, moving toward greater independence rather than ongoing dependence on therapy.
Rooted in understanding
Learn how early experiences shaped the person you became, without blame or shame.
Present-day focus
Work with patterns as they show up in your life today, not only in memory.
Practical skills
Develop coping strategies and ways of responding that differ from old habits.
Your pace
Move slowly when needed. Nothing is forced, and disclosure is always your choice.
Understanding
What kinds of childhood experiences matter?
Experiences that shape adult life include, but are not limited to: physical, sexual, or emotional abuse; neglect of basic emotional or physical needs; growing up around family conflict, instability, or substance use; loss of a caregiver; and the silent, cumulative effects of feeling unseen, unheard, or unsafe.
Trauma is defined less by the size of the event than by its effect on the person. Two people can experience the same situation very differently, and both responses deserve respect.
How can childhood trauma affect adult life?
Adult survivors often describe: persistent anxiety or vigilance; low self-worth or self-criticism; difficulty trusting others; recurring patterns in relationships; feeling numb, disconnected, or on edge; and struggles with boundaries, anger, or people-pleasing. These are understandable responses to difficult circumstances, not character flaws.
Getting started
How do I begin childhood trauma therapy?
Reach out through the contact page or by calling (818) 516-3013. A consultation is a chance to ask questions, learn how the work proceeds, and decide whether the practice feels like the right fit. Requesting a consultation does not guarantee acceptance into treatment, and there is no fixed timeline for the work.
Common questions
Childhood trauma therapy, in short
Is childhood trauma therapy the same as PTSD treatment?
Not exactly. PTSD is one possible consequence of trauma, and some people experience trauma’s effects without meeting any diagnostic threshold. Childhood trauma therapy addresses the broad influence of early experiences on emotions, beliefs, relationships, and coping. PTSD and complex PTSD support describes that specific work.
Do I need to remember everything about my childhood to benefit?
No. Therapy does not require a complete history or detailed recall. The work focuses on the patterns and feelings present in your life today and where they came from, at a pace you choose.
How is childhood trauma therapy different from ordinary talking?
It is structured, active, and goal-oriented: understanding patterns, developing coping tools, and regularly reviewing progress, rather than open-ended conversation.
Begin with a conversation
Your past informed you. It does not have to decide your future.
A consultation is a safe first step: ask questions, learn about the approach, and decide without pressure. Virtual therapy is available to California residents.