Trauma-Informed Therapy
In-Person & Virtual Therapy Across California
About the Therapist
Welcome! I’m Cindy Way, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I created this practice from the belief that healing is not only personal—it is generational. The work we do together has the power to shift patterns, restore connection, and create meaningful change that extends beyond the individual.
I’m so glad you’re here.
My work is not only rooted in clinical training, but in lived experience. As someone who has navigated complex trauma, internal battles, and moments of deep uncertainty, I understand what it means to rebuild—slowly, intentionally, and with care. I also hold a deep awareness of what it means to move through the world with different abilities, and to exist within layered identities—including my own relationship with Asian culture, heritage, and the unspoken dynamics that can live within family systems. These experiences have shaped how I see people—with nuance, with respect, and without assumption.
My journey has been one of learning how to shift my inner world—to soften survival patterns, to cultivate inner peace, and to transform the relationship I have with myself and with others. Because of this, I don’t just understand healing intellectually— I hold it with depth, compassion, and reverence.
To me, Lineage Wellness is deeply personal. It’s not just a name—it’s a reflection of how I understand healing. It speaks to the quiet awareness that so much of what we carry didn’t begin with us. The ways we relate, the ways we protect ourselves, the ways we hold pain in our bodies—these often come from stories that were never fully processed, spoken, or supported.
Lineage Wellness represents the choice to gently turn toward those patterns, not with blame, but with compassion. To become more aware of what we’ve inherited—and to decide, with intention, what we want to keep and what we’re ready to release. It’s about honoring where we come from, while also creating space for who we are becoming.
My Approach
Therapy with me is an invitation to slow down, to listen more deeply, and to begin understanding yourself in a way that feels compassionate, not critical.
My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, which means I pay close attention not only to your thoughts and emotions, but also to your nervous system, your lived experiences, and the patterns that may have been carried across time.
At Lineage Wellness, we honor the understanding that healing is not just individual—it is connected to the stories, relationships, and experiences that have shaped you.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the emotional impact of chronic illness and pain—especially when living in a body can feel unpredictable, overwhelming, or misunderstood.
Together, we gently explore the deeper layers of your experience—your story, your relationships, and your internal world—while also building practical tools to support you in your day-to-day life.
I value creating a space that is:
Grounded and non-judgmental
Culturally aware and inclusive
Collaborative, not prescriptive
Gentle, yet honest and growth-oriented
Therapy with me is not about rushing the process or forcing change.
It’s about moving at a pace that feels safe, intentional, and meaningful for you. Because healing isn’t just about getting through something—
it’s about changing your relationship with yourself along the way.
At its core, this work is about reconnecting—with your body, your voice, and your sense of self.
Your story isn’t finished, it’s about to get powerful. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
Cindy Way, LMFT (She/Her)
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I hold a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliance International University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis on human behavior. With over a decade of experience, my work has centered on supporting military service members, veterans, and their families as they navigate the unique challenges of military life, including transitions into the civilian sector. I have also led and developed job fairs and community outreach initiatives designed to promote mental health, stability, and access to resources within military communities.
My clinical and professional experience extends into forensic and legal contexts, including work and volunteer service with human trafficking cases, family law matters, and court-involved populations. In these roles, I have provided trauma-informed mental health support within complex systems, maintaining a strong commitment to ethical, culturally responsive care.
I have a focused interest in supporting BIPOC communities and historically underserved populations. My work integrates research-informed practices with a deep understanding of cultural identity, systemic barriers, and intergenerational experiences.
Additionally, I have co-developed and facilitated parenting workshops aimed at supporting family reunification, strengthening attachment, and fostering long-term relational healing.
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT :149923)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Family Systems
Medical-Family Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Attachment Based Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR). Basic Level Trained 1 & 2
Skilled in providing crisis intervention when needed.
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You’re not just beginning something new—you’re tending to what’s been carried. This is a space to move toward healing with care, intention, and support.
I invite you to begin your therapy journey.