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Instagram Hi Everyone! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pasadena, CA. Welcome!

My specialties include working with complex PTSD/ Trauma (emotional, sexual, physical, neglect, in**st, r**e, etc.), attachment issues, dissociation/multiplicity, depersonalization/derealization, general relationship issues, anxiety, depression,fears/phobias, grief, etc. This group page is a way to get more information out there about the services that I offer to the community but to also have a forum for discussions.

07/16/2025

✨ A heartfelt thank you to our July consultant, Danielle Palomares, LMFT, for leading today’s powerful and insightful training, “Empowering Relational Diversity: A Guide to CNM-Affirming Therapy.”

We’re so grateful for the depth, compassion, and clarity Danielle brought to this important topic. Her wisdom around supporting clients in consensually non-monogamous partnerships—and the tools she shared for creating emotionally safe, affirming spaces—left us inspired and informed.

Thank you, Danielle, for your generous expertise and for helping us expand our capacity to show up with care and competence for the communities we serve. 💛

06/30/2025

This support group is for women dealing with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) stemming from varied types of trauma such as emotional, physical, sexual, and psychological. The group focuses on issues related to emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and self-worth, providing a platform for sharing personal trauma and recovery stories, and exploring effective coping strategies.

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06/25/2025

The learning never stops! What an incredible consultation today by Dr. Jody Echegaray. Thank you for coming back and meeting with our team again and sharing all your wisdom with us. So much gratitude for the work you do🙏

06/03/2025

Body-based emotional states that stem from painful experiences in childhood—often before we had the words or understanding to process what was happening.

These flashbacks can look like:
●Suddenly feeling like a scared or abandoned child
●Intense shame or self-hatred with no clear trigger
●Overwhelming sadness, panic, or rage in response to a small conflict
●A strong impulse to flee, shut down, or please others at all costs

✨️What’s actually happening in these moments is that the nervous system is being hijacked by an implicit memory—a memory stored in the body, not the thinking brain. The past isn’t just being remembered; it’s being relieved

✨️Flashbacks often get triggered by something in the present that unconsciously resembles a threat from the past: a tone of voice, a certain look, a sense of rejection or criticism. But the intensity of the emotional reaction isn’t about what's happening now—it's about what happened then.

✨️Understanding this can be incredibly relieving. You're not “overreacting.” You're having a nervous system response to something your body remembers as dangerous. In other words, you're remembering—just not with words.

✨️You’re Not Broken—You’re Remembering

To read the full blog:
https://pasadenatraumatherapy.com/understanding-emotional-flashbacks-complex-ptsd/

05/26/2025

LAST REMINDER- Next Friday!!

✨️✨️✨️TO MY MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FRIENDS: Save the Date ✨️✨️✨️

Pasadena Trauma Therapy, Inc. Presents: “Working with Dissociative Identity Disorder Part II: Treating Ritual Abuse”

When: Friday June 6th 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Where: Zoom Webinar

Course meets the qualifications for 6 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs.

Disclaimer: This is an advanced course. Part 1 (“Working with DID”) is highly recommended in preparation for this workshop. Please be advised that the content of this workshop can be triggering and will include vivid vignettes.

Please visit: https://www.pasadenatraumatherapy.com/events

05/24/2025

The Plural Positivity World Conference (PPWC) is this weekend, May 24 and 25!

The biggest conference created by and for Plural, DID, and OSDD systems! This virtual event brings together over 20 lived-experience presenters from around the world, including Plural and system researchers and therapists.

With sessions on self-compassion, clinical care, navigating trauma, system collaboration, BIPOC experiences, and more. PPWC welcomes all systems and plurals, including those questioning, allies and clinicians.

Tickets include a LIVE Q&A, community meetups, and 7-day replay access!

For more information, check their website and their page

05/22/2025

We are expanding once again!!! We are so grateful to be able to offer quality trauma specific informed care to the community. Pasadena Trauma Therapy, Inc. is looking to hire an associate trauma therapist. Please check out our website to get a sense of the clientele we serve before applying: www.PasadenaTraumaTherapy.com

We work predominately with trauma (sexual abuse survivors, dissociative disorders, etc) and also run groups for survivors. This position is ideal for someone who does not want to worry about the hassle of growing or maintaining a private practice. MUST have an interest in working with trauma. Please send your resume and cover letter to cristina@pasadenatraumatherapy.com if interested. Feel free to also reach out with any questions.

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05/21/2025

A huge THANK YOU to my friend Lesli Johnson for today's amazing consultation. As always, im so grateful for you💜🫶🏽

Lesli Johnson, LMFT is a trauma-informed therapist and offers an affirming approach that respects all genders, races, sexual identities, religions, abilities, body sizes, and relationship styles.

She is trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, and TRM. Lesli also utilizes attachment theory, mindfulness-based practices and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework with her clients.

Lesli offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in her practice and works with clients to help them prepare for and integrate their plant medicine journey experiences.

Learn more about Lesli at: http://www.yourmindfulbrain.com/

05/20/2025

✨️Trauma Intensives✨️
Healing from chronic, early, or overwhelming trauma often requires more than a traditional once-a-week therapy format. Trauma intensives offer a focused, accelerated healing experience designed for clients who are ready to go deeper into their trauma work in a supported, structured, and personalized way.

✨️Our intensives are designed specifically for individuals navigating the complex aftermath of:

●Childhood sexual abuse
●Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
●Attachment and developmental trauma
●Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and other dissociative disorders

✨️What Are Trauma Therapy Intensives?✨️
Trauma intensives are extended sessions or multi-day therapy experiences tailored to meet your individual needs and goals. They allow for deeper processing of trauma without the interruption and limitations of weekly therapy. Each intensive is structured to provide a safe, contained space for in-depth healing and integration using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches.

✨️Trauma intensives are ideal for you if:✨️

●You’ve experienced childhood trauma or long-term abuse and feel stuck in traditional therapy
●You have a dissociative disorder and need to address parts conflict or work on a specific piece of memory
●You’ve done some trauma work but need a focused boost to move through an emotional block
●You’re traveling from out of town for specialized trauma treatment
●You need a safe, accelerated container for healing without long-term therapy commitments
●Are ready for deeper healing work

Please note: Trauma intensives are not appropriate for clients in active crisis or without basic stabilization. If you’re unsure if you’re a good fit, we can explore that in a consultation.

✨️For any questions, feel free to reach out at 818.434.6051 ✨️

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+18184346051

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http://www.pasadenatraumatherapy.com/

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