Posttraumatic Stress

By: Ruth Victor - Jackson MPA, M.S. Many questions come to mind as we live in our own perspectives of what life is or what life should be. One question is, "Why are connections important"? Connections are formed throughout relationships, either good ones, or bad ones. Is it the foundation of these connections that form how important they are to our growth in life, or do we need them to grow? Could it be an illusion to view one's connection as beneficial just because one has arrived by fortune and fame at[...]

13 Dec 2021

Relationships

Breaking the Cycle

By: Manuel Cruz, MA LMFT Emotional reactivity can be defined as the tendency to experience frequent and intense emotional arousal. In relationships, this happens when one individual is triggered by the behavior or emotion of the other. This trigger causes a fierce emotion and subsequent reaction that fuels a relational cycle filled with conflict, blame, and hurt feelings that, over time, can cause a relationship to break down. An inability to regulate one’s emotions is at the root of negative emotional[...]

08 Nov 2021

Relationships

How to Help Your Child with Mental Health

Evelia Saucedo, AMFT Building a solid relationship with your children is essential, just as important for your children to have strong relationships with others. Other responsibilities will sometimes get in the way of spending time with your children; it is crucial to find the time and space to spend some time together, even during breakfast or dinner. Building the presence around your child will make a significant impact in helping them feel confident and develop resilience, according to caringforkids.c[...]

Our Therapy Services

Our Therapy Services: EDMR

Heredia Therapy Group offers limited availability for EMDR sessions, due to high demand. This is an out of pocket service since our EMDR Therapist are not credentialed and paneled with any insurance. EMDR for Trauma Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic life event, such as an accident, surviving abuse or assault, or combat and warfare? Do you struggle with flashbacks, constant reminders of the past, or nightmares? Are you avoiding certain situations and people who may act as t[...]

Our Therapy Services

Our Therapy Services: Therapy for Trauma

Therapy for Trauma TRAUMA Have you experienced a traumatic life event? Do painful reminders of the past bring back intense feelings of fear, anger, or sadness? Are you hoping to regain your sense of safety and joy? Let us help! Heredia Therapy Group offers trauma therapy for kids and adults because we know what it’s like to endure hardship. We provide compassionate, individually-tailored care for the community here in Downey, The City of Industry, and everywhere across the state of Ca[...]

Posttraumatic Stress

Connections: Is it important or is it an illusion that’s it’s important?

Breaking the Cycle

How to Help Your Child with Mental Health

Our Therapy Services: EDMR

Our Therapy Services: Therapy for Trauma