Find a Therapist for Intergenerational Trauma

Trauma can echo across generations. Browse therapists who specialize in intergenerational trauma and watch their intro videos to find someone who understands this unique healing journey.

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Intergenerational trauma refers to the ways trauma can be passed down through families—through learned behaviours, family dynamics, or even biological pathways. You might notice patterns in your family that feel familiar yet painful, or experience emotional responses that don't seem to fully belong to your own life story.

Working with a therapist who understands intergenerational trauma can help you recognize these patterns, process inherited pain, and break cycles for yourself and future generations. On First Session, you can browse therapists who specialize in this work. Watch their intro videos and book directly online when you're ready to begin.

Alaleh Shakourianfard

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
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Alaleh Shakourianfard

Alaleh Shakourianfard

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Tanya Beattie

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Seeley's Bay, ON)
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Tanya Beattie

Tanya Beattie

Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
$160/session
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Intergenerational trauma, Attachment trauma, Trauma processing
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Intergenerational trauma, Attachment trauma, Trauma processing
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Ahilia Singh Morales

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Ahilia Singh Morales

Ahilia Singh Morales

Registered Social Worker
she/her
$225/session
BIPOC, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Nervous system regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, Highly Sensitive Person, Maternal mental health, Pain management, PTSD, Trauma, Spirituality
BIPOC, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Nervous system regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, Highly Sensitive Person, Maternal mental health, Pain management, PTSD, Trauma, Spirituality
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Sasha Lizárraga

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Sasha Lizárraga

Sasha Lizárraga

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
$150/session
Nervous system regulation, Family issues, Spirituality, Family Conflict, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Maternal mental health, Parenting
Nervous system regulation, Family issues, Spirituality, Family Conflict, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Maternal mental health, Parenting
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Daisie Auty

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Daisie Auty

Daisie Auty

Registered Social Worker
she/her
$165/session
ADHD, Relationships, LGBTQ2IA+, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Coming out and identity, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Emotional regulation, Dating challenges, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Neurodiversity, Intergenerational trauma, Parenting, Relationship anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Sexuality and gender issues, Self-Criticism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Relationships, LGBTQ2IA+, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Coming out and identity, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Emotional regulation, Dating challenges, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Neurodiversity, Intergenerational trauma, Parenting, Relationship anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Sexuality and gender issues, Self-Criticism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Gwyneth Hodgins

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Gwyneth Hodgins

Gwyneth Hodgins

Registered Social Worker
she/her
$175/session
Mind-body connection, Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Familial and social relationships, Intergenerational trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Emotional regulation, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Dissociation, Self-Criticism, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Attachment wounds, Grief and Loss
Mind-body connection, Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Familial and social relationships, Intergenerational trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Emotional regulation, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Dissociation, Self-Criticism, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Attachment wounds, Grief and Loss
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Sabrina Sibbald

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
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Sabrina Sibbald

Sabrina Sibbald

Registered Social Worker
she/her
$160/session
Anxiety, Trauma, People pleasing, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mind-body connection, BIPOC, Emotional regulation, Break-up recovery, Dissociation, Low mood, Social anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Trauma, People pleasing, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mind-body connection, BIPOC, Emotional regulation, Break-up recovery, Dissociation, Low mood, Social anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Rebekkah Stainton

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Vancouver, BC)
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Rebekkah Stainton

Rebekkah Stainton

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$175/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Attachment trauma, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Attachment trauma, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma
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Blair McLean

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
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Blair McLean

Blair McLean

Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him/His
$165/session
Anger, Stress, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Productivity, Mindfulness, Grief and Loss
Anger, Stress, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Productivity, Mindfulness, Grief and Loss
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Alisha Kandler

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Kelowna, BC)
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Alisha Kandler

Alisha Kandler

Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her
$160/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Depression, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Health anxiety, People pleasing, Intergenerational trauma, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Depression, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Health anxiety, People pleasing, Intergenerational trauma, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, PTSD, Grief and Loss
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What is intergenerational trauma?

Intergenerational trauma describes how the effects of trauma can pass from one generation to the next. This can happen through family dynamics, parenting patterns, learned behaviours, or even biological changes. You might experience symptoms related to events you didn't directly witness, or notice recurring patterns in your family that cause pain.

How can therapy help with intergenerational trauma?

Many people find that therapy helps them understand how family history has shaped their experiences, recognize inherited patterns, process emotions connected to their family's past, and develop new ways of relating to themselves and others. Therapy provides a space to explore these deep connections without judgment and to work toward healing.

What are signs of intergenerational trauma?

Signs may include unexplained anxiety or fear, difficulty with relationships or trust, strong emotional reactions that feel disproportionate, repeating unhealthy family patterns, feeling disconnected from your cultural or family identity, or carrying grief that feels larger than your own experience. These signs can be subtle and vary widely.

How do I find a therapist for intergenerational trauma?

On First Session, you can browse therapists who list intergenerational trauma, family systems, or trauma as areas of focus. Watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach and whether you feel a connection. This work is deeply personal, so finding someone you trust is especially important. Learn more about signs you've found a good therapist.

What approaches are used for intergenerational trauma?

Therapists may use various approaches including family systems therapy, trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, or somatic approaches. Some therapists incorporate cultural healing practices relevant to your background. Your therapist will work with you to find the approach that feels most meaningful for your unique situation and healing journey.

How do I get started?

Browse therapists on First Session who specialize in intergenerational trauma. Watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you, then book a session online. Many therapists offer free consultations to discuss your needs before committing. Beginning this work is a powerful step toward healing—both for yourself and for future generations.