Mother daughter therapy
Healing the bond that shaped you
Mother daughter therapy provides a warm, supportive space where you and your mother or daughter can begin healing the patterns that have kept you disconnected. If unresolved hurt, miscommunication, or tension has created distance in this important relationship, I want you to know that meaningful change is possible. I have seen mothers and daughters transform their relationships in beautiful ways, and I would be honored to support you on that journey.
Mother daughter therapy honors the unique significance of this bond. The relationship between a mother and daughter shapes how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. When this connection carries pain or unresolved conflict, it touches nearly every part of our lives. The good news is that with the right support, even longstanding wounds can heal.
Why This Relationship Matters So Much
The mother-daughter bond is one of the most influential relationships a woman will ever have. When it's healthy, it becomes a source of deep comfort and strength. When it's strained, the effects ripple outward into our sense of self, our other relationships, and our emotional wellbeing.
Many women I work with describe feeling stuck in the same cycles with their mothers or daughters. The same arguments resurface. The same feelings of being unseen or misunderstood return. These patterns often have roots stretching back years or even generations. Without intentional work, they tend to continue. But I have watched women break free from these cycles, and I know you can too.
Who This Work Can Help
You might find mother daughter therapy helpful if you are experiencing communication that frequently turns into conflict or shuts down entirely. Perhaps there are childhood wounds that still affect how you relate to each other today. Life transitions like marriage, becoming a grandmother, divorce, or health challenges can also stir up old dynamics in new ways.
Some women come to therapy because they recognize generational patterns they want to interrupt. Others simply long for a deeper, more authentic connection, even if the relationship is not in crisis. Whatever brings you here, there is hope for something better.
My Approach
I bring compassion, clinical expertise, and genuine belief in your capacity to heal to this work. My approach draws from several therapeutic frameworks that I have found particularly effective for relational healing.
Through psychodynamic therapy, I help you explore how past experiences continue to influence your relationship today. Understanding where certain reactions come from creates space for new choices. I also integrate Polyvagal-informed practices to help you recognize how your nervous system responds during difficult conversations and develop tools for staying grounded.
For mothers or daughters carrying trauma, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be a powerful way to process painful memories so they no longer drive reactive patterns in the present.
I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every mother and daughter bring their own history, strengths, and hopes to therapy. I take time to understand your unique situation and tailor my work to what you truly need.
What Happens in Sessions
Sessions create a structured space for conversations that might otherwise become overwhelming. As your therapist, I help you slow down, truly hear each other, and respond thoughtfully rather than reactively.
Together, we explore the stories you have carried about each other and examine whether they still serve you. We identify the patterns that keep repeating and find new ways to interrupt them. We process old wounds with care, not to assign blame, but to create genuine healing and understanding. Most importantly, we build toward the kind of relationship you both want to have.
Online Sessions for Your Convenience
I offer all my services through secure online sessions. This is especially helpful for mother-daughter pairs who live in different cities or states. As long as you are both in California, we can work together from wherever you are most comfortable.
Many women find that being in their own familiar environment actually helps them open up more easily. Online therapy also eliminates travel time, making it simpler to fit sessions into busy lives.
Beginning Your Journey
I offer a free 20-minute consultation where we can talk about what is bringing you to therapy and whether my approach feels like a good fit. This is a chance to ask questions and get a sense of what working together might look like.
If we decide to move forward, you will complete intake forms, and then we will begin meeting weekly. Consistency matters in this work because it allows us to build trust and momentum. Between sessions, the focus is simply on practicing what we are working on together, whether that means trying new ways of communicating, setting boundaries, or noticing patterns as they arise.
There Is Hope
When mothers and daughters commit to this work, the results can be truly meaningful. Women describe finally feeling understood by someone who has known them their whole life. They speak of relief from pain they have carried for years. They find themselves actually enjoying each other's company, without the old tension or the need to walk on eggshells.
This relationship is worth investing in. The patterns that feel stuck right now can shift. The wounds that still hurt can heal. Please reach out through my website to schedule your free consultation. I am here to help you take this important first step.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Daughter Therapy
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Mother daughter therapy focuses specifically on the dynamics between mothers and daughters rather than the entire family system. This allows for deeper exploration of the unique patterns, expectations, and wounds that characterize this particular relationship.
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Yes. Because I offer secure online sessions, geographic distance is not a barrier. As long as you are both located in California, we can work together from your respective homes.
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This is common. I work to create an environment where both people feel heard and respected, which often helps reluctant participants engage more fully over time.
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The timeline varies based on the complexity of the issues and your goals. Some pairs see meaningful progress in a few months, while others benefit from longer-term work.
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Even relationships that seem beyond repair can often heal with the right support. The therapeutic space allows for conversations that would not be possible otherwise.
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The structure depends on your needs. Many pairs benefit from a combination of joint sessions and individual work, which we can discuss during your consultation.
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I integrate psychodynamic therapy, Polyvagal-informed practices, and EMDR, tailoring my approach to what each unique relationship needs.
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Strong emotions are natural in this work. I help you stay grounded and teach skills for managing difficult feelings so sessions remain productive and safe.
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Absolutely. Some mothers and daughters come to therapy simply to deepen their connection and strengthen their communication before smaller issues grow.
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If the challenges you face are rooted in your relationship with your mother or daughter, joint therapy often provides the most direct path to healing. We can explore this together during your free consultation.