Trauma-informed Therapy for Couples in Langley British Columbia

Hi, I’m Mahsa Hamedanizadeh, RCC

I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and the founder of Roma Villa Counselling. I specialize in working with couples who are struggling with emotional disconnection, conflict, or the lasting effects of trauma. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi, and I’m passionate about helping people rebuild emotional safety and intimacy because we all deserve to feel understood and connected in our closest relationships.

In our work together, I use evidence-based approaches such as:

• EMDR therapy for trauma healing

• The Gottman Method for improving communication and trust

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Each session is tailored to your unique relationship and your individual needs. Whether you’re coping with past betrayals, emotional shutdowns, or long-standing communication issues, I’ll help guide you toward healing, with compassion and care.

When Trauma Affects the Relationship

Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling frustrated, hopeless, or emotionally disconnected. Some are still carrying unprocessed trauma from childhood, past relationships, or major life events. Others feel overwhelmed by the emotional distance that’s grown between them.

You may be wondering:

• “Why do we keep having the same arguments over and over?”

• “Why can’t I open up to my partner the way I used to?”

• “Are we ever going to feel close again?”

These are real, painful questions, and you don’t have to answer them alone.

Using trauma-informed couples therapy in Langley, I help partners identify what’s keeping them stuck and work through it together. EMDR therapy, in particular, helps individuals resolve past emotional wounds so they can be more present and connected in their relationships.

What Our Therapy Sessions Will Look Like

Our work will begin with understanding where you’re both coming from, what’s felt painful, where you’ve felt unseen, and what you hope will change. From there, we’ll develop a plan that fits your relationship goals and emotional needs.

In sessions, we may focus on:

• Identifying unresolved trauma or painful memories

• Building emotional safety between partners

• Improving communication tools and patterns

• Learning to express needs and boundaries clearly

• Using EMDR therapy to help each partner process trauma that may be affecting the relationship

Healing isn’t linear, but it is possible. As we move through the process, many couples begin to feel more emotionally attuned, more resilient, and more hopeful.

What Healing Can Look Like

When trauma no longer controls your connection, your relationship can start to feel safe again. Many of the couples I work with experience:

• A stronger sense of emotional intimacy

• Greater empathy and understanding for one another

• More effective, respectful communication

• Relief from past triggers and emotional reactivity

• Renewed trust and closeness

Therapy can be the first step toward feeling like a team again, and that’s a powerful shift. I’m here to support you through it, every step of the way.

Whether you’re in Langley or nearby, I offer online trauma-informed therapy for couples across British Columbia.

Let’s Rebuild Your Connection Together

If you’re ready to explore couples therapy that’s rooted in trauma healing and emotional safety, I invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation with me. Let’s talk about what’s been going on, what you’re hoping for, and how I can help.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Healing is possible, and your relationship is worth it.