Trauma & Generational Trauma Therapy
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.
Healing the Past So It No Longer Controls the Present
Do you ever feel like you are carrying emotional pain that did not begin with you?
Many people struggle with anxiety, relationship conflict, emotional reactivity, or deep feelings of insecurity without fully understanding where it comes from. Often, these patterns are connected to unresolved trauma or experiences passed down through generations.
Trauma can live quietly in the nervous system, influencing the way we think, feel, and connect with others. It may show up as anxiety, emotional numbness, difficulty trusting others, relationship struggles, or a constant sense of being on edge.
Sometimes the wounds are obvious. Other times, they are subtle patterns learned in childhood that continue to affect adulthood.
At The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling, we help individuals, couples, and families gently explore the impact of trauma while building emotional safety, understanding, and healing.
Our goal is not simply to talk about the past, but to help you understand how past experiences shaped your nervous system, your relationships, and the way you respond to stress today.
When trauma is understood and processed in a supportive environment, it becomes possible to release emotional pain and begin creating healthier patterns for yourself and future generations.
Understanding Generational Trauma
Generational trauma occurs when emotional wounds, coping patterns, and survival strategies are passed down through families. This can include experiences such as:
• Childhood emotional neglect
• Family conflict or instability
• Abuse or violence
• Immigration stress and cultural trauma
• Addiction or mental health struggles in the family
• Divorce or family separation
• Loss and unresolved griefWithout healing, these patterns can unknowingly repeat across generations.
Therapy provides the opportunity to break these cycles, build emotional awareness, and create healthier relationships moving forward.
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.
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Breaking Cycles and Creating New Patterns
Healing trauma is not about blaming the past or the people in it.
It is about understanding how experiences shaped your emotional world and learning new ways to respond, connect, and move forward.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating in their lives.
Through compassionate and structured therapy, it becomes possible to:
• Release emotional pain from past experiences
• Regulate anxiety and emotional overwhelm
• Improve trust and connection in relationships
• Develop healthier communication patterns
• Break generational cycles that no longer serve you
Healing trauma does not erase the past, but it can transform the way it lives within you.
You Do Not Have to Carry This Alone
Healing begins when people feel safe enough to explore their story.
At The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling, we provide a supportive space where individuals, couples, and families can process trauma, strengthen resilience, and create healthier emotional foundations.
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.
Get Started With Trauma Therapy in CA
Browse our team of trauma-informed therapists in Montebello and find the right fit for your journey.
Pick Your Therapist
Book a no-pressure call to talk about your needs, ask questions, and see if we’re the right match.
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Begin Living Life On Your Terms
Start healing old wounds, building stronger relationships, and creating the life you deserve—with therapy designed around you.
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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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Addiction Recovery, Trauma, and Family Systems Therapy
Newport Beach, CA
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.