Therapy for Mother–Daughter Relationships
Support for mothers and daughters navigating conflict, disconnection, or long-standing emotional wounds — in a safe and compassionate space.
When the Mother–Daughter Bond Feels Strained
The relationship between a mother and daughter can be one of the most powerful — and most complex — connections in life. When tension, distance, or hurt arises, it can feel deeply personal. Whether you're navigating everyday conflict, cultural differences, or emotional wounds that go back years, therapy offers a space to repair and reconnect.
You may be noticing:
Whether you’re the mother, the daughter, or both — it’s never too late to repair this vital connection.
How Mother–Daughter Therapy Can Help
Mother–daughter work in therapy helps shift patterns of criticism, silence, or emotional fusion into communication, mutual understanding, and self-respect.
Together, we can:
- Explore each person’s experience without blame
- Uncover and heal intergenerational patterns
- Improve emotional expression and listening
- Rebuild trust after periods of distance or rupture
- Practice setting and respecting healthy boundaries
Sessions may include joint conversations, individual processing, or a mix — tailored to what each of you needs to heal and grow.
My Approach to Mother–Daughter Work
I provide a nonjudgmental space where both mother and daughter can feel seen and valued. I work from a person-centered, integrative lens, often drawing from family systems therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness techniques to support healing.
Whether your relationship is struggling due to life transitions, generational wounds, cultural dynamics, or unspoken tension — we’ll slow down the cycle and create new ways to connect.
“You can honor your own story and still make room to understand each other. Healing is possible — even when it hasn’t felt that way in the past.”
What Clients Say
“Before working with Irene, I didn’t even realize how anxious I was all the time. She helped me slow down, breathe, and feel like I wasn’t broken — just burnt out.”
What Clients Say
“I used to feel like my mind never shut off. Now I feel like I have actual tools that work. And I know I’m not alone.”
What Clients Say
“Irene helped me realize I don’t have to say yes to everything. Learning to set boundaries changed everything.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this therapy for adult daughters or younger ones?
Both. I work with mothers and daughters of all ages, tailoring the approach based on developmental stage and relational needs.
Q: Can we meet together and separately?
Yes. I often use a combination of joint and individual sessions, depending on what will best support healing and understanding.
Q: Do we both have to be ready to start?
Not necessarily. If one of you is unsure, we can explore how to move forward at a pace that feels respectful and comfortable for everyone.
Q: What if we’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help?
Many clients come to me after other experiences felt too surface-level or one-sided. I take a warm, grounded, and non-blaming approach to this work.
Q: Do you offer sessions online?
Yes — I offer in-person sessions in Newport Beach as well as online therapy throughout California.
Schedule a Free Consultation
If you’re ready to work on the mother–daughter relationship in your life, I’d be honored to support your journey. Let’s connect and see how therapy can help.
Maria Irene Alvarez de Schwartz, LMFT 155789
(949) 385-3689
Newport Beach Office
1000 Quail St., Suite 220
Laguna Beach Office
333 3rd St #6
Online Therapy
California Residents Only
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