New Year, Same Me: Childhood Trauma Therapy in Falls Church, VA That Doesn't Demand a Reinvention
Here we go again, but nothing has changed. The clock struck midnight, and you did not magically turn into a more confident, happy, healed version of yourself. Every time you set these goals or get past that nightmare of the holiday season, you think it will just get easier. But it doesn’t.
And maybe that’s a good thing.
What if New Year, New Me is just basically nonsense? Instead of escaping and turning away from everything that went wrong in the past…what if you actually leaned into and got curious about all of it? These are dynamics we explore in childhood trauma therapy in Falls Church, VA.
Avoidance Comes at a Cost
There is nothing wrong with growth or wanting to set new sights for yourself, but there is a difference between intentionality and escapism. Has the past year been filled with so much discomfort that you are trying to reinvent a whole new version of yourself? Maybe that’s a bit more escapism. On the other hand, are you noticing what is actively going well and trying to build on that and maybe challenge yourself to do something outside of your comfort zone? That sounds more intentional.
When you avoid or zoom drastically outside of the realm of what is tolerable, it’s almost like you are driving a car, attempting to accelerate from 0 miles per hour to 100 miles per hour in 1 second. It’s pretty…scary. You have turned away from the wisdom that can come from feeling stuck, hurt, uncomfortable, and delighted, to allow you to build into what feels capable and powerful in a time that feels safe and tolerable.
How Can Childhood Trauma Therapy Build You Up?
In childhood trauma therapy with your trauma therapist, we identify strengths and capabilities within you to harness as resources for challenging times. When the holiday season ends, the post-holiday fears and blues hit. We navigate what is triggering your system, how it is fearing a repeat of unmet emotional needs from the past, and we help rewire your system to find new pathways to safety using the amazing strengths and resources it already has. At Nurturing Willow Psychotherapy, we use an IFS-informed and neurobiological approach to help you heal, body and mind.
Begin Childhood Trauma Therapy at Nurturing Willow Psychotherapy
Alice Zic, MPH, LCSW | Trauma Therapist and Founder of Nurturing Willow Psychotherapy, LLC
Nurturing Willow Psychotherapy provides trauma-informed, compassionate care designed to help you feel safe again, reconnect with your inner resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and self-understanding.
Getting started is simple:
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation using the link below.
Complete a short pre-consultation questionnaire.
Connect with trauma therapist Alice Zic to talk through your goals and concerns.
Start your healing process with specialized childhood trauma therapy in Falls Church, VA.
New Orleans, LA, In-Person Therapy Services
Nurturing Willow Psychotherapy provides in-person therapy sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in New Orleans, Louisiana. Serving clients throughout the Greater New Orleans area, we support individuals seeking healing from childhood trauma, navigating the impact of an emotionally immature parent, or exploring anxiety therapy for teens. Our Mid-City New Orleans office offers a welcoming, convenient space where your therapeutic journey can begin with care and support.
Trauma-Informed Online Therapy Across Virginia
Online therapy can be a flexible and effective way to begin healing from childhood trauma. As a therapist licensed in Virginia, I provide secure virtual therapy to clients located anywhere within the state. With a private space, a reliable internet connection, and a device, you can access meaningful support from the comfort of your own home without the stress of commuting. Schedule a complimentary consultation call below to take the first step.
More Ways We Support You at Nurturing Willow Psychotherapy
In addition to childhood trauma therapy, Nurturing Willow Psychotherapy provides online counseling for teen anxiety in Connecticut, Virginia, and Louisiana, along with in-person therapy sessions in New Orleans. Whether you are working through the effects of parentification, supporting a teen experiencing anxiety, or healing from childhood neglect, we offer a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to help you move forward. Services are available to clients across Connecticut, Virginia, and Louisiana.
Meet Alice Zic, Licensed Childhood Trauma Therapist
Alice Zic is a licensed clinical social worker based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She offers online therapy to clients across Louisiana, Connecticut, and Virginia, in addition to providing in-person sessions in New Orleans. Alice specializes in supporting perfectionistic, mother-wounded women as they work through childhood trauma and step into a more grounded, confident sense of self.
Her approach is attachment-based and informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, an evidence-based, trauma-informed model that helps integrate mind and body healing while nurturing and reparenting wounded, self-critical, or protective parts. To begin working together, schedule a complimentary consultation call today.