Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma

Symptoms of historical trauma include denial, depersonalization, isolation, memory loss, nightmares, psychic numbing, hypervigilance, substance abuse, identification with death, and unresolved grief.

Breaking the cycle of recurring generational patterns of abuse, violence, and dysfunction within family systems.

Claudia was trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family with a specialization in family systems theory. Claudia's approach to family therapy begins with a look at intergenerational patterns, and includes her expertise in trauma recovery.

Many of us are healing from wounds that our caregivers gave us. Many of our parents and caregivers experienced their own traumas. I create a safe space to share your family's story and understand how past events may be influencing your present experiences. We can explore the hidden wounds passed down through generations, and how to find our way to building a more fulfilling future. While we cannot change our past or others' ways of coping with life, we can focus on forging a new path.

Through the modules of DBT and EMDR and DBR we work towards accountability and control over your current choices.

Trauma can affect people in different ways. I work with clients struggling with acute, chronic, or complex trauma.

Systems theory demonstrates that none of us are separate from the family, social or global environments we grow up in. If we want to feel better now, we do well to explore all of the systems that have impacted us. As a psychodynamic social worker, I do not see people as separate from any of their intersecting identities or relationships. It's crucial that you have a place where all of the things and people that have influenced you, for good and ill, can be brought into the light of day.

I am a trauma-informed EMDR therapist who also incorporates IFS into sessions.

Psychological research confirms that the way we experience the world is informed by how our ancestors experienced their worlds. I integrate information about historical contexts and about each person's familial and intergenerational experiences into the therapy room to help understand what is happening in the here and now. This is done through a lens understanding and resilience.

For many years, I have dedicated myself to understanding and studying historical trauma across the lifespan and how to heal. Doing my own work around what being Indigenous and Jewish means to me today, I have come to find that acknowledgement of the past, integrating our intersectional identities to accept the whole of who we are, creating community, and addressing systemic injustice are just a few major keys in accessing the resilience that is already within us.

Addressing historical and intergenerational trauma is crucial for enabling clients to heal and thrive. These traumas often manifest in various ways, affecting mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. By fostering awareness and understanding, providing therapeutic support, and encouraging resilience, I help clients break free from the cycles of pain and develop healthier narratives that promote a higher quality of life.

Offering Trauma-focused services for a range of trauma(s) including Narcissistic Abuse, CPTSD, PTSD and Intergenerational Trauma.

Trauma is deeply intertwined in immigration histories past and present. Using trauma-informed practices and narrative therapy, we assist clients in processing inherited trauma and reclaiming their narratives, promoting resilience and healing across generations. We hope to guide clients through the legacy of past atrocities like colonization or genocide, which continue to affect their well-being today.