In-person & Online across CA & FL
TRAUMA THERAPY IN LOS FELIZ, CA
What happened to you doesn’t have to define what happens next.
You’re carrying things you can’t just “think” your way out of.
You may already understand a good deal about your story. You've thought about it and analyzed it—more than you'd care to admit. But trauma isn’t something we can attempt to simply reason through. It lives in the nervous system and the body, which is why reactions like anxiety, hypervigilance, or shutdown can appear seemingly out of nowhere (and last for much longer than you’d like).
When you live and work in environments that demand creativity, visibility, and constant forward motion, it can feel like you’re supposed to keep functioning no matter what’s happening on the inside. But trauma responses are automatic nervous system reactions, not conscious choices. Your system learned how to protect you, and it keeps running those patterns even if you know in your head that the original danger or stress has passed.
THIS MIGHT SOUND LIKE YOU:
“I’m dealing with a lot of shame and feel like what happened was my fault.”
“I worry people are judging me or that I’ll be exposed somehow.”
“After what happened, I don’t feel like myself.”
“I’m having flashbacks and emotional waves that seem to come out of nowhere.”
“My mind feels foggy, and no matter what I do, I just can’t focus.”
“I feel numb, checked out, or disconnected from myself.”
“I’m jumpy and always waiting for the other shoe to drop.”
“I don’t trust people—including myself.”
WHAT TRAUMA WORK LOOKS LIKE
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Trauma work doesn’t begin with techniques—it begins with our relationship. Before we get into anything deep, we focus on creating an environment where you feel respected, understood, and in control of the process. You decide what you want to share and when, and we move at a pace your nervous system can actually handle. I’ll meet you with warmth and compassion—but I’m also someone who will tell you the truth and walk through the hard parts with you.
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Instead of jumping straight into the past, we start by looking at what’s happening in your body and nervous system right now, in the present. We map out your triggers, patterns, and unique stress responses so you can start recognizing what your system is doing in moments of activation (like when your heart races, your thoughts spiral, or your body shuts down). For many people, this is the first time their reactions actually make sense instead of feeling random or “wrong.”
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You’ll learn practical tools that help your body come out of survival mode. This might include grounding work, breathing techniques, somatic exercises, mindfulness and meditation practices, and body-based techniques drawn from practices like yoga. These tools aren’t meant to suppress what you’re feeling—they give your system enough support to handle hard moments (both inside and outside the therapy room) without becoming overwhelmed.
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When you feel ready, we can begin working more directly with the experiences that are still living in your nervous system. Approaches like Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), EMDR, Brainspotting, and other somatic methods allow your brain and body to process painful memories in a way that talk therapy alone often can’t. This doesn’t erase what happened, but it reduces the emotional charge so your system no longer reacts as if the danger is still present (aka your body finally accepting that you’re safe now).
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Trauma of any form shapes how you see yourself and the world. That’s why another important part of this work is giving you the space to decide what still belongs in your life and what doesn’t. This can include exploring your instincts, your relationships, your boundaries, and the direction you want your life to take from here.
THERAPY FOR TRAUMA CAN HELP YOU…
Sleep better and feel more relaxed
Feel confident to take up space and assert yourself
Love and better understand the real you
See that your trauma responses were your system trying to protect you—and that change is possible
Feel good in your own body and be more open to connection and intimacy
Develop a kinder, more compassionate internal voice
Choose healthy, meaningful relationships
Identify and honor your needs
THE GOAL IS MORE THAN HEALING FROM THE PAST, it’s expanding what’s possible for your life now.
FAQs
COMMON QUESTIONS
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I work with people healing from many different types of trauma, including complex trauma (C-PTSD) and childhood trauma, emotional neglect, sexual assault, abusive relationships, narcissistic abuse, medical trauma, and other difficult or overwhelming experiences. Trauma can come from single events or from patterns that developed over time.
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Safety is the foundation of trauma work, and it starts with our relationship. We build trust and connection first, then focus on tools and nervous system support before moving into deeper processing. Everything is collaborative, and you always have control over the pace.
My approach is compassionate, but also active and direct—we’re not just talking about things, we’re working together to create real change in a way that feels safe and manageable.
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Supporting people healing from trauma is a central focus of my work. Over the past decade, I’ve specialized in trauma-focused and mind-body approaches, with training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma Resiliency Model, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and other somatic methods that address both the psychological and physiological effects of trauma.
I also bring over two decades of experience working with mind–body practices as a yoga therapist and meditation teacher. This background deeply informs how I approach trauma healing, because trauma isn’t just something that lives in the mind—it lives in the nervous system and the body as well.
This combination of clinical training and mind-body work allows me to support clients in a way that feels grounded, attuned, and effective—especially when working with more complex or long-standing trauma.
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This is very common. Trauma can affect how memories are stored, which is why some people remember events very clearly while others only notice feelings, body sensations, or emotional reactions without a clear story attached. We won’t force memories or try to reconstruct every detail. Instead, we focus on how trauma is showing up in your nervous system today. Through somatic work and approaches like EMDR or Brainspotting, we can help your system process what it’s holding—whether the memories are fully clear or not.
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Yes. Trauma leaves marks in the nervous system long after the event itself has passed. This can show up as anxiety, hypervigilance, physical tension, digestive issues, insomnia, or a constant sense of being on edge. Through somatic work and trauma-processing approaches, we help the body release what it’s been holding so you don’t have to stay in survival mode.
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I use an integrative, mind-body approach to trauma therapy. My work includes EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic and nervous system practices, and insight-oriented talk therapy.
I also weave in practices drawn from trauma-informed yoga, meditation, and other mind-body traditions, and I stay current with developments in neuroscience to help support healthy, sustainable changes in both the brain and daily life. At times, our work may also include exploring broader philosophical perspectives—both Eastern and Western—that can help bring meaning and context to your experience.