FREQUENTLY ASKED  QUESTIONS

Generational trauma refers to emotional patterns, beliefs, and coping behaviors that get passed down through families, often without anyone naming them directly. It can show up as anxiety, people-pleasing, or difficulty trusting others, long before you understand where it actually came from

During the consultation, you have the opportunity to speak with the therapist, learn about their approach, share your goals, and determine if they’re the right fit for your journey.

It means your therapist understands how your culture, family structure, and lived experience shape the way you process emotion, conflict, and healing, and brings that understanding into every session rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

Yes, we're in-network with several major insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, Kaiser, and Aetna. We'll verify your specific benefits before your first session so there are no surprises.

Yes, sliding scale options are available for those who qualify. We want cost to be as small a barrier as possible to getting the support you need.

We focus specifically on generational trauma, mother-daughter healing, and culturally competent care for women. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, we help clients understand the patterns they inherited and build lasting change from there.

Your first session is a conversation, not an evaluation. We get to know you, understand what brought you in, and begin mapping out a path forward together at a pace that feels right for you.

Yes, online therapy is available anywhere in California, in addition to in-person sessions in Pasadena. Many clients use a mix of both depending on their schedule.