Post-Traumatic Stress
Withdrawal or Isolation
Anger or Irritability
Fearfulness & Anxiety
Regression
Low Self-Esteem
How Child Trauma Therapy Helps You Heal
Make Peace with Your Past
You’ll find a safe space to gently process painful memories without being overwhelmed.
Develop Self-Compassion
Learn to understand and care for the younger parts of you that are still carrying pain.
Build a Secure Future
Heal the old wounds that impact your present, so you can build trusting, healthy relationships.
Reconnect with Yourself
Release the burdens of shame and fear to reclaim a sense of wholeness, confidence, and inner calm.
Often, the damage sustained as a consequence of child trauma is far and wide but concealed behind thick walls. The distressing experiences from early on might happen before we can consciously recollect or describe them. They tend to shape our core beliefs, making us think there is something wrong with us or that we are to blame for whatever happened to us. As a Certified IFS Therapist, I work with you in a gentle manner to access and heal the wounded inner parts. We work not to erase the past but to recognize and unburden it with care.
Frequently Asked Questions
My approach to therapy is grounded in a compassionate and respectful perspective called Internal Family Systems (IFS). I don’t believe that you are sick or broken. Instead, I see the challenges you face, like painful thoughts or difficult behaviors, as the work of protective parts of you trying their best to keep you safe.
Got questions about how I help you heal from childhood trauma? Find all the answers here.
I don't have clear memories of my childhood. Can therapy still help?
Absolutely. It is stored inpre conscious memories,but also in the body and emotional patterns. We can work using IFS with your current feelings and beliefs to help understand and heal the part that was affected by the past, even if specific memories aren’t available.
I feel like what happened wasn't 'bad enough' for therapy. Should I still come?
If it’s impacting your life, it’s worth exploring. There is no hierarchy of pain. Trauma is about the effect an experience had on you, not the event itself. Your feelings are valid, and this is a safe place to honor them without judgment.
How will this help my adult life? My childhood was a long time ago.
Childhood wounds often drive our adult patterns in relationships, work, and self-esteem. By healing the root cause, we can change these patterns, reduce anxiety, and help you feel more present, confident, and connected in your life today.
Will I have to talk about things I'm not ready to? I'm afraid of being overwhelmed.
Safety is my priority. I’ll always progress with you at a pace that is comfortable for you. IFS does not ask you to experience the pain again, but gently, safely comes into contact with wounded parts of you from a place of compassion and strength.
What does it mean to 'heal' from trauma? Will I ever be 'fixed'?
Healing does not mean getting rid of your past. It means having a completely different relationship with the past. Instead of ruling your present, the past will no longer be an obstacle in your life. Do not feel fractured; rather, you will learn to see yourself as whole, strong, and capable of leading an enjoyable life.
Approach to Healing the Wounds
of Early Trauma
Uncover Protective Parts
I help children recognize that their behaviors, whether fear, anger, or withdrawal, come from parts trying to keep them safe.
Restore a Kind Self-View
Using IFS, children learn they are not “bad” or to blame, but worthy of kindness and care, so they develop healthy coping skills.
Strengthen Family Support
Parents and caregivers get tools to respond with patience, understanding, and consistency, reinforcing healing at home.
Meet Your Compassionate Therapist
Dr Arlene Brewster
Licensed Certified ISF Therapist
Stories of Reconnection and Growth
Here are some heartfelt words from people who have walked this path. I hope their stories of reconnection and growth bring you comfort and inspiration for your own journey ahead.
For years, I carried this deep sense that I was fundamentally unlovable, but I never knew why. Dr. Brewster helped me connect with a younger part of me that felt abandoned and blamed itself. By learning to listen to and comfort that part, the constant feeling of ‘not being good enough’ finally started to fade. I feel lighter than I have in 30 years.
Janice T
Client
I always struggled with a nameless anxiety and physical tension. Dr. Brewster helped me understand that this was trauma stored in my body. Through our work, I learned to notice these feelings not as a threat, but as a message from a part of me that was still scared.
Joshua Langer
Client
I used to think being tough and pushing through my feelings was strength. Dr. Brewster’s IFS approach showed me that true strength is being able to turn toward my most vulnerable parts with compassion. It was scary at first, but it allowed me to finally release the shame I’d carried since I was a little boy.
Oliver S
Client
My childhood taught me that trusting people wasn’t safe, which made my adult relationships incredibly difficult. Dr. Brewster provided a space where I could finally feel safe enough to let my guard down. Healing those old wounds has allowed me to build the kind of secure, loving partnership I never thought was possible for me.
Lena Paul
Client
Ready to Heal the Wounds of the Past?
You don’t have to carry the weight of childhood pain alone. It’s possible to release the old burdens.
So, let’s create a safe, supportive space where healing and hope can begin.