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🌳Childhood Trauma & Parenting

What happened to you shapes how you parent. That's not a flaw — it's a place to start.

"I swore I'd be different from my parents. Then I heard myself say the exact same thing they said to me."
See a specialist this weekPMH-C Certified TherapistsTelehealth — see anyone from home

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Our Childhood Trauma & Parenting specialists

All Phoenix Health therapists hold or are working toward PMH-C certification — the gold standard in perinatal mental health.

Real clients. Real relief.

What our clients say about their experience.

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"My parents weren't abusive in the ways people recognize. It was more that I never felt safe or seen as a child. Becoming a parent cracked something open in me about what that had cost me. My therapist helped me grieve the childhood I needed and didn't have, which turned out to be what let me give my son a different one."

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"I swore I would parent differently than I was parented. And I was, mostly, until I was exhausted enough that the old patterns came out. That terrified me more than anything. My therapist helped me understand the difference between breaking a pattern and never having it, and gave me tools to interrupt it before it lands."

mom of 2

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"I knew I'd had a hard childhood. What I didn't know was that having my son would bring all of it back at volume. A specific tone of voice would set me off. A moment of frustration would spiral into shame I recognized from being small. My therapist helped me understand what was being triggered and gave me tools so my son doesn't have to live inside my history."

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Phoenix Health is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, and more in most states we serve. We verify your benefits before your first session.

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How it works

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Book your free call

A quick 15-minute chat to hear what you're going through, answer your questions, and make sure we're a great fit for your needs. No cost, no commitment.

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Get matched

We'll pair you with the right specialist for your specific situation. We'll also check your insurance, so you know your exact cost per session before moving forward.

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Start your first session

Meet your therapist from the comfort of home. No commute, no waiting rooms, no judgment. Most clients notice a real difference within just 2 to 3 sessions.

Common questions

  • PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification) is awarded by Postpartum Support International (PSI) to clinicians who have completed advanced training in perinatal mental health — covering postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma, and related conditions. It represents the gold standard of specialization in this field.
  • If you're struggling — with your mood, your thoughts, your relationship, or just how you're coping — that's enough of a reason to talk to someone. You don't need a diagnosis. A free consultation is a low-commitment first step.

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Read more about Childhood Trauma & Parenting

What Therapy for Childhood Trauma Looks Like When You're a Parent

Trauma therapy for parents is different from trauma therapy in other contexts. It accounts for the parenting relationship, the triggers that come with it, and what healing allows.

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Finding a Therapist for Childhood Trauma When You're Now a Parent

Therapy for childhood trauma in the context of parenting requires someone who understands both. Here's what to look for and what to expect.

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How to Talk to a Therapist About Childhood Trauma When You're Now a Parent

Childhood trauma affects parenting in specific ways. Knowing how to bring it up in therapy — and what to look for in a therapist — makes the process less daunting.

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Learning resources

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Often goes alongside

💭Postpartum Anxiety💔Birth Trauma🔥Parental Burnout