Answers to the questions people ask most

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. Learn more.

Childhood is where people first learn about trust, safety, and closeness. When early lessons involve trauma or neglect, the patterns they created often continue in adult partnerships: difficulty trusting, hyper-vigilance, avoidance, or repeating familiar dynamics. Understanding these patterns is the first step toward change. Learn about couples therapy or read the article.

Inner child work explores how childhood experiences influence current emotions, beliefs, relationships, and coping patterns, in a gentle, structured way. It is understanding, not reliving the past. Learn more.

Individual therapy offers private one-to-one focus, which suits deep personal work. Group therapy brings the added benefit of shared experience: hearing others with similar histories, reducing isolation and shame. Suitability for each format is assessed during a consultation. Individual therapy · Group therapy.

The practice uses an active, interactive, structured, and goal-oriented approach: understanding how past trauma affects the present, recognizing unhelpful patterns, developing healthier coping strategies, and reviewing progress regularly. It is guided by the philosophy The End of Endless Therapy, a way of working, not a guarantee.

Yes. Virtual therapy is offered to California residents. Telehealth eligibility and fit are confirmed during a consultation. The practice does not currently offer virtual therapy outside California. Read more about virtual therapy in California.

Research finds that video-delivered therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to in-person therapy for many people, including for trauma-related difficulties, though what fits best depends on each person’s situation. Suitability is always assessed individually.

Individual therapy is $150 to $200 per session. Group therapy is $85 for a two-hour session. A consultation is available. Please confirm current rates, session length, and availability when you inquire. Financing is not offered.

The consultation is a conversation, not a therapy session: a chance to ask questions about the approach, fees, and availability and to decide whether it feels like the right fit. It is not a commitment, and it does not guarantee acceptance into treatment.

Contact the practice through the contact page or by calling (818) 516-3013. Suitability for group therapy is assessed individually before joining, and current availability is confirmed when you inquire. Learn about group therapy.

The duration of therapy varies from person to person. Progress is reviewed regularly and goals are adjusted as the work evolves. There is no fixed timeline, and results are never guaranteed.

No. Therapy moves at your pace, and you are never required to disclose more than feels safe. The focus is on understanding patterns and building practical tools.

No. Couples therapy addresses the relationship and is not a substitute for individual care when that is what a person needs. Suitability is assessed individually, and a combination of formats is sometimes recommended. Learn about couples therapy.

PTSD develops after exposure to an extremely threatening or horrific event and includes re-experiencing, avoidance, and heightened threat perception. Complex PTSD, recognized in the WHO ICD-11, adds disturbances in emotion regulation, self-concept, and relationships, and most commonly follows prolonged or repeated trauma. Read the article or learn about support.

Look for a licensed professional whose scope of practice includes the work you want, whose approach makes sense to you, and whose format (in person or virtual) fits your life. A consultation is your opportunity to ask direct questions, including about fees and availability.