Trauma Therapy
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.
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Is trauma therapy right for you?
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Do you:
Feel on edge and out of control of your emotions
Experience anxiety, depression, guilt, anger, and or panic
Have unwanted thoughts about past experiences or bad things that could happen in the future
Have challenges in your relationships with yourself, your partner, children, parents, friends, or co-workers
Feel detached or alone even when there are others around you
Feel stuck and 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.
You can take back your power and feel more in control.
I use a combination of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Internal Family systems (IFS therapy also referred to as parts work) to help you do deep healing of the parts of you that are holding pain and experience relief from the cycles you have been feeling stuck in. We get to the root of it so you can move through it and live your life in the present feeling more grounded, connected, and in control. Learn more about my EMDR approach here.
Online therapy for trauma can help you ..
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Build a relationship with yourself grounded in curiosity, self compassion, and self love
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Gain new understanding to the roots of your beliefs, behaviors, and patterns
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Be more in control of your emotions and behaviors
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Have healthy fulfilling relationships
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Learn to live in the present moment
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Have confidence in your ability to manage your triggers
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Learn ways to set boundaries, express your needs, and communicate with others
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Take back your power
Specializing in:
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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.
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Trauma therapy can be help with recovering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, as well as healing wounds from your childhood that can be reactivated after becoming a parent. Together we can heal the experiences keeping you stuck so you can break free from generational cycles and show up the way you intend to. I am also passionate about working with dads and partners in my practice, you deserve specialized support too. Learn more here
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I offer specialized support for survivors of sexual abuse, violence, and other traumas. You deserve to feel heard and supported. I am also passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence during pregnancy, birth, and parenting allowing you to navigate these times with reduced emotional pain and increased resilience.
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Traumatic grief is more complex than regular grief, often involving complications like the sudden, violent, or stigmatized loss of a loved one, leading to feelings of isolation and prolonged pain. This type of grief overlaps with PTSD and can feel more intense and enduring. Trauma therapy and EMDR can help by targeting and reprocessing the distressing memories and emotional pain tied to the traumatic loss. This technique reduces the intensity of these memories, promoting healthier integration and aiding in both the normal grief process and the resolution of traumatic elements, fostering healing and resilience.
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Old unhealed wounds 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. EMDR can help. Learn more about my work with individuals navigating relationship concerns here
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betrayal trauma often results from the emotional and psychological harm caused by being betrayed by someone close, such as a spouse, friend, or family member. Betrayal trauma can involve feelings of trust being shattered, creating emotional distress, confusion, and difficulty moving forward. Trauma therapy for betrayal trauma allows you to heal from these deep wounds, move toward emotional recovery, and a more empowered life.
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You deserve care while you are caring for others.
I've worked in health care and within social services for over 15 years and have a deep understanding of the nuances and complexities of these systems. I support many healthcare professionals and service members who are healing their own childhood wounds while caregiving to others, feeling the effects of moral injury, or are impacted by experiences they have witnessed in their career.
You don’t have to be tethered to your past anymore
FAQS
What others have wondered about online therapy for trauma
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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.
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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.
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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.