Trauma & Betrayal Therapy in Montebello, CA & O.C.

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Trauma Therapy in Montebello, CA

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Trauma isn’t just something that happened in the past—it can linger in your body, thoughts, and relationships, making it hard to feel safe, connected, or even like yourself. Whether you’ve experienced a recent event or are carrying the weight of complex trauma from childhood, the effects can be overwhelming.

Flashbacks, emotional shutdown, panic, irritability, trouble trusting others, or feeling "on edge" all the time, these are not just symptoms, they’re survival responses.

At The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling in Montebello, CA, we specialize in trauma therapy that helps you understand and heal from the root causes of your distress. Our trauma-informed approach gives you tools to regulate your nervous system, make sense of your experience, and move forward with more clarity, safety, and emotional freedom.

At The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, we understand that trauma comes in many forms—and each person’s experience is unique. Whether you’ve lived through a single traumatic event or faced years of ongoing stress, our trauma therapists in Montebello, CA offer personalized support rooted in compassion, clinical expertise, and real-life healing.

Here are some of the most common types of trauma we help clients work through:

Types of Trauma We Treat

Infidelity & Betrayal Trauma

  • Emotional affairs

  • Physical affairs

  • Repeated or chronic infidelity

  • Discovery trauma (finding messages, emails, photos)

  • Gaslighting and deception

  • Loss of trust and relational safety

  • Trauma from sudden disclosure or delayed truth

Attachment & Relational Trauma

  • Fear of abandonment or rejection

  • Anxious or avoidant attachment patterns

  • Emotional withdrawal or shutdown

  • Chronic conflict cycles

  • Insecure bonding and unmet emotional needs

  • Trauma from emotionally unavailable partners

Emotional & Psychological Trauma

  • Long-term emotional neglect

  • Verbal or emotional abuse

  • Manipulation or control dynamics

  • Shame, self-blame, and loss of self-worth

  • Chronic invalidation

  • Relational trauma from repeated hurt

Developmental & Childhood Trauma Affecting Adult Relationships

  • Childhood abandonment or neglect

  • Growing up in high-conflict or unstable homes

  • Exposure to infidelity or betrayal in childhood

  • Parentification or emotional caregiving roles

  • Trauma reenactment in adult partnerships

Complex & Cumulative Trauma

  • Multiple betrayals over time

  • Trauma layered with anxiety or depression

  • Trauma impacting intimacy, sex, or emotional closeness

  • Relationship trauma combined with work stress, parenting stress, or life transitions

Sexual & Intimacy-Related Trauma

  • Betrayal involving sexual secrecy or compulsive behaviors

  • Trauma impacting desire, safety, or physical closeness

  • Shame or fear around intimacy after betrayal

  • Disconnection following sexual boundary violations

Trust & Safety Trauma

  • Hypervigilance and emotional monitoring

  • Fear of being lied to again

  • Difficulty believing reassurance

  • Loss of emotional safety in the relationship

  • Trauma responses triggered by reminders or anniversaries

How We Help

We use trauma-informed, attachment-based approaches to help couples:

  • Stabilize emotional overwhelm

  • Process betrayal and grief safely

  • Rebuild trust and emotional safety

  • Break destructive cycles

  • Restore connection, clarity, and secure bonding

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Common Symptoms of Trauma

Trauma doesn’t look the same for everyone—but if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or constantly on edge, you’re not alone. The effects of trauma can be both emotional and physical, often showing up in unexpected ways.

Here are some common symptoms many of our clients in Montebello experience:

  • Flashbacks and Intrusive Memories

    Reliving the event through vivid memories or nightmares that feel just as real as when it happened.

  • Emotional Numbness

    Feeling detached from yourself, others, or your surroundings—as if you’re watching life from the outside.

  • Hypervigilance

    Constantly scanning for danger, feeling jumpy, or struggling to relax—even in safe environments.

  • Avoidance

    Staying away from people, places, or conversations that remind you of what happened.

  • Physical Symptoms

    Headaches, stomach issues, muscle tension, and fatigue that don’t have a clear medical cause.

Left untreated, these symptoms can strain your relationships, affect your work or school, and make it hard to enjoy daily life. But with trauma therapy in Montebello, CA, healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.

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“Excellent counselor.very knowledgeable.and compassionate.”

“Maria has been helping my partner and I reconnect and it has been amazing so far. We appreciate all her help and look forward to our appointments!”

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What to Expect from Trauma Therapy in Montebello, CA

Starting trauma therapy can feel vulnerable—but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re returning after a break, our team is here to meet you with care, clarity, and a trauma-informed approach that moves at your pace.

Here’s what the process typically looks like:

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✔ A Safe, Nonjudgmental Space

You’ll be welcomed into a calm, compassionate environment—whether online or in person. Our trauma therapists in Montebello prioritize emotional safety, so you never feel pressured to share more than you’re ready to.

✔ Individualized Support Based on Your Story

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you and co-create a plan that fits your needs, values, and goals. That might include talk therapy, somatic tools, or processing techniques tailored to trauma and nervous system regulation.

✔ Tools to Help You Reclaim Stability

As sessions progress, you’ll begin building practical skills to manage overwhelm, reduce anxiety, and respond to triggers with more ease. Over time, trauma therapy helps you reconnect with yourself, rebuild trust in relationships, and move forward with greater resilience.

Healing takes time—but you don’t have to do it alone.
If you're looking for trauma counseling in Montebello, CA that honors your story and supports real transformation, we're here when you're ready.

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Therapists in Montebello, & Newport Beach, CA

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    Maria Jessica Quiroz, LMFT

    Clinical Director Reunification and Couples Expert

    Relationship Expert

    Montebello and Newport Beach, CA

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    Michelle Cortez, AMFT

    Reunification & Couples Specialist

    Newport Beach, CA

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    Angelique St. Jean

    Addiction Recovery, Trauma, and Family Systems Therapy

    Newport Beach, CA

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    Matzalen Navarro

    Blended Family and Premarital Counseling


    Montebello, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy

  • Your first session is all about building trust and understanding your story. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you’ve been carrying, and what you hope to get out of our time together. There’s no pressure to go deep right away—we move at your pace.

  • We are an out-of-network provider, which means we don’t bill insurance directly. However, we partner with Mentaya Health to help you easily access out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients are able to receive a portion of their therapy costs back. We’re happy to walk you through this process.

  • Yes. Many clients find online therapy just as effective—and sometimes even more comfortable. Whether you’re based in Montebello or anywhere in California, our secure video sessions offer flexible, consistent support when and where you need it most.

  • If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or haunted by something that’s happened in the past, trauma therapy can help. You don’t need a specific diagnosis to get support. Whether you’ve experienced a big “T” trauma or years of smaller hurts, we’re here to help you make sense of it and move forward.

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Office Address: 3524 W Beverly Blvd Montebello, CA 90640 (Los Angeles)

1001 Dove Street, Suite 270, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (NewPort Beach)

Hours
Monday 9am–6pm Tuesday 9am–6pm Thursday 9am–6pm Friday 9am–6pm Saturday: 8am - 4pm

Phone
(562)-774-6787

 
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🚨 Important Notice: Emergency Situations 🚨

If you are experiencing a crisis, feeling unsafe, or need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

For mental health emergencies, you can also contact:
📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988 (Available 24/7)
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233
📞 Crisis Text Line – Text HELLO to 741741

Our practice does not provide emergency services. If you need immediate help, please seek emergency support.

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