Trauma Therapy in California for Past Experiences

Not all trauma is obvious.

Sometimes it’s something that happened years ago that still shows up in how you feel, relate, or move through the world.

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How Trauma Can Show Up

Past experiences can affect:

  • Emotional responses and triggers

  • Relationships and trust

  • Self-worth and inner dialogue

  • Anxiety, numbness, or overwhelm

Even when you’ve “moved on,” your body may still hold onto it.

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What Trauma Therapy Looks Like

Trauma therapy isn’t about forcing you to relive everything.

Instead, we:

  • Move at a pace that feels safe

  • Focus on both understanding and regulation

  • Work with patterns, not just events

  • Support your nervous system along the way

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Approaches We May Use

Depending on your needs, we may integrate:

  • EMDR therapy

  • Parts work / inner child work

  • Cognitive and somatic approaches

All tailored to you.

Our Approach at Tonalli

We hold trauma within context- not in isolation.

That includes:

  • Cultural experiences

  • Family dynamics

  • Systemic impacts

  • Your personal story

Start with a free 15-minute consultation