It’s hard to explain, but you’ve felt it for as long as you can remember—this heavy, invisible burden passed down through your family. You grew up in an environment where emotions were unspoken, expectations were high, and survival often took priority over self-expression. Now, as an adult, you struggle with patterns you didn’t choose:

• Guilt and obligation—feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions but your own.

• Fear of abandonment or rejection, even in safe relationships.

• Perfectionism and self-criticism, as if nothing is ever enough.

• Difficulty setting boundaries without feeling selfish or ashamed.

• Deep-seated anxiety or depression that doesn’t seem to have a clear source.

Maybe you see these patterns showing up in your relationships, at work, or even in your parenting. You don’t want to pass down the same pain, but changing these cycles feels overwhelming. Even when you try, you find yourself slipping back into old habits—people-pleasing, suppressing emotions, or struggling to feel truly connected.

Intergenerational trauma doesn’t start with you, but healing it can. Therapy is a space where you can finally unpack the past, understand its impact, and make conscious choices about the future—not just for yourself, but for the next generation, too.

Clients often describe our sessions as “cathartic”—a safe place where they can release emotions they’ve been holding onto for years. Many express that they feel seen and validated, sometimes for the first time. With each session, they notice improvements in their self-confidence, emotional regulation, and ability to set boundaries without guilt.