Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma

Instances of trauma, loss, and tragedy that occurred in the lives of family members who came before us can influence the passing down of unresolved tensions and conflict to children. This can lead to the perpetuation of trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I help clients process these dynamics, mourn the loss of what they did not have as children, and move toward a life wherein the past is acknowledged but not a determinant of the future.

Psychological research confirms that the way we experience the world is informed by how our ancestors experienced their worlds. I integrate information about historical contexts and about each person's familial and intergenerational experiences into the therapy room to help understand what is happening in the here and now. This is done through a lens understanding and resilience.

I focus my individual clinical work on treating attachment trauma such as narcissistic abuse, adult survivors of childhood emotional and/or sexual abuse, and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (also known as developmental trauma). I care deeply about supporting clients in understanding and recovering from these types of trauma because of their destructive effects on an individual's ability to enjoy life. Therapy can help you find balance and develop a healthy sense of self.

I help people break cycles. The impact of unhealed trauma echos through our family lines and communities, shaping how we relate to ourselves and others. I will support you as you work to understand the broader context of how family dynamics and societal systems influence your identity and overall quality of life. My aim is to empower you to become a “good ancestor,” fostering a mindset of "this stops with me."

All staff are people of color that participate and have completed training in this area as well.

Claudia was trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family with a specialization in family systems theory. Claudia's approach to family therapy begins with a look at intergenerational patterns, and includes her expertise in trauma recovery.

I have experienced working with intergenerational trauma, helping clients break free from unhealthy patterns that they learned or inherit from their parents. I have experienced first hand this type of trauma and this has helped me to understand it and learn the tools needed to heal. The most difficult part of this trauma is that it is very silent. Clients often don't recognize its impact, leading them to believe they are overreacting or that something is wrong with them.

Many folks who experience childhood trauma recognize cycles of intergenerational trauma in their family systems. I'm especially interested in working with individuals who have a strong desire to explore these patterns and make meaningful changes in their own lives.

"Are you looking for compassionate, affordable therapy that provides results? Therapy that is evidence based, with a practitioner who is relatable, makes you feel comfortable, and has years of experience helping clients suffering from various emotional and relationship issues, especially generational trauma. Specializing in treating: Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Trauma, Emotional Stress, Marital and Relationship Crisis, Substance Use, Diagnosis Navigation, Body Image Issues, Stress-relate

The way we were brought up, including the way we were parented, the messages we were told, and/or the values imposed on us, has impacted on the people we are today (intentionally or not). We do not have to be victim to these patterns. If you would like to break generational patterns, we can begin this work by gaining more insight to previous generations' patterns.

I specialize in helping you understand the patterns of intergenerational trauma within your family, so you can make intentional choices and nurture loving relationships. Through the use of family constellations and parts work, we can uncover and heal these cycles, empowering you to honor the past and create new realities.

Years of grappling with trauma has shown me something beautiful. Yes, we inherit post-traumatic stress. But we inherit post-traumatic growth too! We can rewire the ways our wise adaptive minds read information. Soothe the fear. Reeducate the vigilance. Keep potential trauma from becoming embedded. Trauma comes to our bodies through relationship, but healing does too. When we reshape how we safely show up in world, we heal & reveal our full Selves & pave the way for healthy whole-hearted children

I work with individuals in navigating the effects of present, historical and intergenerational trauma resulting from systems of oppression as well as individual/ family experiences. Focusing upon the macro experience of family systems, I support my clients in understanding the effects of trauma as they resonate through the self via society. My therapy practice centers on the tenets of advocacy and empowerment as roads to healing, understanding and growth as change agents.

Do you feel like you’re carrying the weight of pain that isn’t fully yours? I specialize in helping individuals unpack and heal from the invisible wounds of historical and intergenerational trauma. Together, we’ll explore how the past impacts your present, break cycles, and create space for healing and growth. You deserve to live a life that feels like your own.

My expertise in treating generational trauma is characterized by a compassionate and holistic approach that incorporates Sandtray Therapy as a powerful tool for healing. By fostering empathy and encouraging clients to explore their family narratives, I aim to create a safe space for transformation. Through this process, individuals can discover their strengths, honor their ancestral legacies, and ultimately pave the way for a healthier future for themselves and future generations.

My training in trauma informed care, my passion for social justice and equity, and my own lived experiences as a biracial woman, have made me acutely aware of the painful legacy of systemic oppression on the epigenetic and socioeconomic experiences of all of my clients. I incorporate somatic, polyvagal and attachment basedtechniques with EMDR, IFS and brainspotting to help clients process the entirety of the pain they are carrying, in order to give my clients the healing they deserve.

For many of us, particularly those of us who are members of oppressed groups, the trauma we have experienced in this lifetime is only a piece of the puzzle. Our ancestors and the pain and unhealed wounds of their suffering can also be in our nervous systems, minds, bodies, and spirits affecting our psychological and physical health. I will always hold this truth in our work together and if you are interested we can explore those historical elements together.

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Clinician and I work with clients who want to process past and recent traumas.