Mother Adult Daughter Therapy
How Therapy Can Help Mothers and Daughters Heal
As a practice owner specializing in helping women heal from trauma, I noticed a deep need for a service that supports mothers and daughters in addressing “mother wounds” that often have generational origins. Intergenerational trauma refers to patterns of emotional pain, family stress, and unhealed wounds passed down from one generation to the next. This type of trauma can subtly shape the connection between parents and children, influencing communication, expectations, and emotional boundaries. Recognizing this need led to an expansion of our practice to include specialized mother-adult daughter therapy services, now offered by Ximena Marin Gutierrez MSW.
Why Mother-Daughter Relationships Can Be Tough
Relationships between mothers and adult daughters can feel complicated. Old hurts, unspoken expectations, and family stress can make it easy to feel frustrated, anxious, or disconnected. When trauma has been passed down through generations, these patterns can repeat, making connection feel even harder.
How Therapy Can Help
Often times people believe that after their daughter turns 18 years old, ruptures in the relationship cannot be repaired. Many mothers and daughters have unresolved estranged relationships because of this belief. The good news is that it is not too late. Therapy gives you a safe space to explore emotional triggers, clarify boundaries, and process family stress. With support, mothers and daughters can improve communication, better understand each other, and break cycles of generational trauma. Therapy for communication and emotional boundaries can help create a stronger, healthier bond.
What You Can Gain
Handle family stress without guilt or tension
Heal old wounds and stop patterns from repeating
Communicate more openly and confidently
Build a closer, more understanding relationship
Making Peace with the Past
Healing isn’t about being perfect—it’s about growth and taking care of your emotional needs. By facing past hurts together, mothers and daughters can enjoy a more connected relationship.
Ready to Start?
Take the first step toward a stronger mother-daughter bond—schedule a consultation now to book an appointment with Ximena Marin Gutierrez and start the journey to healing, understanding, and connection. This service is offered virtually for Virginia residents in English and in Spanish.
About the author
My name is Kelsey Wilson, LCSW, LICSW. I am a licensed therapist and private practice owner. I grew up in a military family and was raised in the VA Beach area. I specialize in working with BIPOC women navigating burnout, anxiety, depression, military life transitions, and the emotional impact of trauma. I use evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy, and trauma-informed talk therapy to help clients heal from past wounds, strengthen relationships, and build sustainable emotional resilience.
At Heala Psychotherapy, I am committed to providing compassionate, expert care both in person and online for clients across Virginia.
