Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT When I was 18 years old, I moved to Japan and lived with my boyfriend at the time. When the relationship became abusive … Continue reading The importance of having conversations

Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT Trigger Warning:This post discusses multiple forms of trauma including graphic descriptions of sexual trauma, physical trauma,emotional trauma and domestic violence/Intimate Partner Violence. If … Continue reading Speaking and listening about trauma

Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT Trigger Warning:This post discusses multiple forms of trauma including graphic descriptions of sexual trauma, physical trauma,emotional trauma and domestic violence/Intimate Partner Violence. If … Continue reading The Impacts of Trauma Informed vs Non-Trauma Informed Mental Health Care

Written by Meghna Bhat On March 11th, I completed the ShamrockN 10k race on a rainy Saturday in Sacramento, California. I mostly brisk walked and jogged. I surprised myself with … Continue reading Overcoming chronic health struggles by honoring my own pace…with softness and compassion!

Written by Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT “We can’t support their needs here.” As a therapist, I had witnessed first hand over and over again, the stigma against … Continue reading Advocating for Neurodiversity within Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Trauma Informed LA’s podcast, Our Stories Matter, is proud to feature the music of Torrence (Torre`) Brannon-Reese. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Torre` is a true Renaissance man, artist … Continue reading Meet Torrence Brannon-Reese