Online therapy for trauma in the Bay Area and across California


Heal from the past, be grounded in the present, have control over your future.

 

Trauma leaves a lasting imprint that can affect us throughout life. This can look like a particularly painful wound that’s easy to recall; or, it can be less obvious cuts over time that create a significant sized gash. You may not realize how impactful these experiences were at the time, or you may know this very well. You try to downplay and not to think about it because it was a “long time ago” or “doesn't matter anymore, it's over.” You are able to move through the days, achieve things you’ve set out to do; and, somehow those experiences keep making their way back to you.

Maybe you feel like you are going through the motions but not really living.

Somehow you feel like you’re too much and not good enough at the same time. You put on a mask and worry that people wouldn't stick around if they knew the real you. It’s lonely and exhausting fighting this war in your head. You can't remember your last good night of sleep. You wonder if you missed the memo, why does life feel so hard? Everyone else makes it look so easy.

You tell people ‘I'm doing okay,” but you know it's all a facade. You’ve been through something and you’re still carrying around the hurt. Other people may not see it, but you have deep wounds that weigh heavy on you.

These wounds still need healing.

Is trauma therapy right for you?

  • Do you:

    • Feel on edge and out of control of your emotions

    • Have a hard time saying no

    • When you do prioritize your needs the guilt and anxiety you carry weighs so heavy you wish you didn’t

    • Have challenges in your relationships with yourself, your partner, children, parents, friends, or co-workers

    • Feel the need to be “perfect” and having high expectations for yourself and others

    • Experience your past oozing out when you’re not expecting it

    • Question “why now? I thought that was in the past.”

 If any of these resonate with you, then you’re in the right place

What happened to you doesn’t have to define the rest of your life. There is still possibility for new beginnings.

Trauma therapy helps you tend to your wounds so they don’t take possession over your behaviors anymore.You learn to practice responding in a way that aligns with your values and gives you back control. I know that you are resilient and I believe when you can feel safe enough to talk about and process the hard stuff you can begin to heal.

I am here with you every step of the way, and help you tap into your strengths to lessen the power trauma has over you. 

We work together to develop go-to strategies and tools to feel safe, confident, and in control of your ability to manage triggers when they come up. Trauma leaves remnants that show up as patterns and behaviors developed out of a need for survival. Sometimes you’ll hear me talk about how trauma can leave you with a “superpower” and other times we may discover these behaviors surface in ways that aren’t as helpful anymore, or you may learn you are responding to the present from the past. 


To begin changing these behaviors it is important for us to look deeper into how they arose in the first place. This awareness unlocks your ability to challenge these deeply rooted patterns and create lasting change and healing.

Online therapy for trauma can help you ..

  • Build a relationship with yourself grounded in curiosity, self compassion, and self love

  • Gain new understanding to the roots of your beliefs, behaviors, and patterns

  • Be more in control of your emotions and behaviors

  • Have healthy fulfilling relationships

  • Learn to live in the present moment

  • Have confidence in your ability to manage your triggers

  • Learn ways to set boundaries, express your needs, and communicate with others

  • Take back your power

Specializing in:

  • Attachment wounds occur within the first 3 years of life with a parent and/or a caregiver.

    Relational wounds occur within a close relationship, and can be experienced in early childhood or any age.

    Some ways attachment and relational injuries can occur are:

    neglect, abandonment, physical/emotional/verbal abuse, caregiver using substances/addiction, emotional withdrawal/unavailable caregiver, enmeshment or lack of boundaries in a relationship or family.

    These injuries can shape the way you interact with the world and form relationships. These injuries can have longstanding effects into adulthood and often show up in relationships.

    With support you can heal from these wounds. Learn more about my specialty in individual relationship counseling here.

  • Learn more about my specialty in perinatal therapy here.

  • I support survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence throughout the healing process.

    I also provide specialized support to survivors of sexual abuse and/or violence through all stages of growing a family. Pregnancy and childbirth can bring unique considerations and you deserve the best care. Learn more on my perinatal specialty page.

  • I hold a confidential and non-judge mental space that meets you where you are at. Wether you need resources, support safety planning, to process and heal through your experiences, focus on your self esteem and relationship with yourself, or feeling safe in new relationships-I am here to support you unconditionally on your journey.

You don’t have to be tethered to your past anymore

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FAQS

What others have wondered about online therapy for trauma

 

  • Trauma occurs when you experience something that overrides your nervous systems coping mechanisms. This can be a single event or experiences that happen over time. It can be tempting to compare your experiences to others or to think “I didn't have it that bad.” You are deserving of healing and support if you've had any experiences that have left impacts on your sense of self, safety, confidence, and relationships.

  • I believe that it is most important for you to be in control of your healing process. I will never ask you to share anything you don’t feel comfortable with or go at a pace faster than you are ready. There can be a healing aspect to processing memories and details of trauma; and, you can heal without sharing details too.

  • This is dependent on your needs and goals. This journey is unique for everyone and I tailor my approach to meet you where you are on yours. Whether this is the first time you are seeking support or you’ve been on your healing journey for a while, I am honored to partner with you at any point on your process.

More questions? Check out my FAQs page.