Put Your Past Behind You With Our Therapy for Childhood Trauma in San Deigo, CA
Feeling trapped in memories of childhood abuse?
Our experiences during childhood shape the person we are, how we think and cope with outside influences, how we form relationships with others, and more. Carrying the weight of childhood trauma can be isolating, overwhelming, and exhausting; it's as though the shadowy fog of the past surrounds you, holding you back from feeling safe and whole. At A New View of You, we offer specialized therapy for childhood trauma to help you process past experiences, break free from limiting patterns, and regain control of your life. Using evidence-based techniques like the Instinctual Trauma Response® (ITR), we provide a compassionate and effective approach to healing in San Diego, California.
Healing From Trauma Is Possible—Yes, Even for You!
It’s not uncommon to feel trapped by old memories and to experience waves of distress in your body, even when you are years removed from the experiences themselves. That's because trauma leaves unhealed wounds, not just in your mind but in your body. The pain from these wounds can disrupt your sense of self and safety as you navigate adulthood. But healing is possible.
"There is no reason why a person should even suffer from a minimal symptom of trauma. It's easy to treat and it doesn't take long to do it." -- Drs. Tinnin and Gantt, Developers of ITR®
It takes courage to even think about addressing childhood trauma—it’s a big, heavy thing, and if you’re here considering it, that’s already a huge step. It makes sense if you’re scared, skeptical, or unsure. Maybe trusting others hasn’t felt safe before, or the idea of opening up feels too risky. And those defenses you’ve built up? They’ve protected you for a long time, and they make sense.
Therapy for childhood trauma focuses on addressing the lingering effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including abuse, neglect, or other significant stressors. Our approach here at A New View of You isn’t about tearing your defenses down—it’s about creating a safe space where you can go at your own pace to understand how they've protected you and what to do with them now that you're an adult. You don’t have to rush or share everything all at once. It’s also okay to wonder if it’s worth it or if it will even help. Healing doesn’t mean erasing the past or pretending it didn’t happen—it means learning how to live without being weighed down by it. You and your therapist will walk through this together every step of the way. Trust takes time, and we understand that.
How Will Therapy for Childhood Trauma at A New View of You Help?
Childhood trauma can lead to long-term challenges if left unresolved. What do symptoms from childhood abuse look like? It's complex. You may be dealing with:
- Low self-confidence
- A sense of worthlessness
- Trust issues
- Insecure relationships
- Attachment issues
- A fear of vulnerability
- Shame and self-doubt
- Lack of motivation or burnout
- A lack of direction
- Difficulty finding purpose
- Feeling undeserving of happiness or success
- A repeating cycle of self-limiting beliefs that affect personal and professional interactions.
If you’re considering therapy, you’ve probably already noticed issues you want to address. Don’t worry—there is hope. Therapy for childhood trauma can allow you to:
- Understand and process unresolved emotions
- Reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD
- Improve self-esteem and emotional regulation
- Build stronger, healthier relationships
- Gain tools for long-term resilience
Working with a trauma-focused therapist, such as those employed at A New View of You, ensures that you’re guided by someone who understands the complexities of childhood trauma and its impact. With the Instinctual Trauma Response (ITR®) method, we will gently unravel the hold these traumas have on your life, helping you to understand and release the painful thoughts, emotions, and sensations that have stayed with you for so long. ITR® provides a pathway to lasting freedom from these burdens, allowing you to step into a life where peace and self-compassion finally feel attainable.
Are You Ready to Begin?
We know it can be difficult to get on the road to recovery. If taking that first step feels overwhelming, then let's start small—one conversation, no commitments, just to see how it feels. Call or fill out the contact form today to schedule a 15-minute appointment to learn more about therapy for childhood abuse at A New View of You in San Diego. You deserve a life that feels lighter and more authentic… We’ll help you get there.