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Culturally-informed Couples Therapy for Trauma in Oakland CA

Healing relationships affected by trauma takes care, compassion, and a deep understanding of both personal and cultural histories. At Nahual Therapy, we offer culturally-informed couples therapy for trauma in Oakland CA, a safe and supportive space where partners can begin to rebuild trust, foster connection, and move forward together. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of complex trauma, cultural stress, or both, our experienced therapists are here to walk beside you with care and respect.

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Reconnecting Through a Culturally-Informed Lens

Relationships can be profoundly impacted by past trauma, especially when individual histories involve racial, cultural, or generational pain. At Nahual Therapy, we understand that healing in a relationship requires more than communication tools; it requires space to explore how trauma lives in the body, mind, and shared dynamics between partners.


Our approach to couples therapy is deeply rooted in cultural humility and trauma awareness. We work with couples of all backgrounds, with a special focus on serving BIPOC communities navigating complex trauma and systemic stressors. Using integrative methods such as depth psychotherapy, psychoanalytic insight, and trauma-informed care, we help couples identify and shift harmful patterns while deepening their emotional connection.

What to Expect in Couples Therapy at Nahual

Your healing journey starts with a collaborative and compassionate intake process. From the first session, we’ll work together to understand your relationship's history, explore how trauma may be influencing your connection, and define your shared goals for therapy.


We understand how vulnerable this process can feel. That’s why we create a nonjudgmental space where both partners feel seen, heard, and valued. Whether sessions are held in-person or virtually, we tailor our work to meet the cultural, relational, and emotional needs of each couple.


At Nahual Therapy, we honor your lived experiences, your intersecting identities, and your shared commitment to healing. Every step of the process is built around empathy, clarity, and mutual respect.

The Transformative Power of Healing Together

Trauma can make intimacy feel unsafe and communication feel impossible. But with the right support, healing is not only possible, it can be transformative.


Couples who engage in culturally-informed trauma therapy often experience:

  • Renewed trust and emotional closeness

  • Greater awareness of each other’s emotional worlds

  • Tools to navigate conflict with empathy and compassion

  • A deeper understanding of how cultural identity and trauma shape relationship patterns

  • The ability to create a more intentional, connected future together


By addressing trauma in the context of your relationship, you and your partner can move beyond survival mode and begin to co-create a relationship rooted in mutual care, safety, and love.

Start Your Healing Journey Today

You don’t have to carry the weight of trauma alone, or within your relationship. At Nahual Therapy, we’re here to support you both in finding your way back to each other with compassion and cultural sensitivity. If you’re looking for culturally-informed couples therapy for trauma in Oakland CA, we invite you to take the first step today.


Reach out to schedule your free 15-minute consultation, and let’s explore how we can support your healing, together.

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