Trauma Therapy, California
Evidence-informed online trauma therapy for adults navigating the painful, ongoing impacts of childhood abuse or neglect.
You may know that something is over and still be reacting to it in the present. A familiar tone of voice, an unexpected disagreement, or a moment of closeness can leave you overwhelmed, on guard, or unable to respond. It can be hard to explain why the present feels so much like the past, or what’s even happening.
In our work together, we create a safe, supportive environment to gently slow down. Blending specialized clinical approaches with deep empathy, I help you understand these nervous system responses, build practical tools for rebuilding safety and emotional regulation, and foster authentic connection, honoring your readiness and pace.
How does trauma therapy work with me?
My approach draws on interpersonal neurobiology, attachment research, and somatic therapy, with attention to how distress shows up in your thoughts, relationships, and body. Your pace matters.
I help you:
Notice when your body shifts toward high alert or shutdown.
Practice ways to settle yourself when feelings become overwhelming.
Explore how past experiences affect trust, closeness, and your view of yourself.
Process difficult experiences with attention to your readiness and capacity.
Try manageable skills between sessions and discuss what helped or felt difficult.
You can tell me when something feels like too much. I use your feedback to adjust the work, including how much attention goes toward building coping skills and processing the past. Progress varies.
What could feel different in your day-to-day life?
You notice when you’re reacting to triggers
Feeling tense or disconnected can be confusing when you cannot see a reason for it. I help you notice those signals and explore responses that may make the moment more manageable.
You respond to distress with less self-blame or self-criticism
Past experiences may have shaped a harsh view of yourself. I help you examine that self-criticism and practice responding with compassion when difficult thoughts, feelings, or sensations return.
Closeness can begin to feel more possible
You may want connection and yet still feel the need to protect yourself from it. I help you understand that tension, recognize your limits, and explore ways to communicate what you need so connection starts to feel safe.
Who is trauma therapy for?
This therapy is designed for leaders and high achievers whose outward success masks an inner feeling of hypervigilance, shame, self-hatred, or isolation.
This may resonate with you if:
Life feels flat and colorless, and you don’t feel “alive.” Unless you’re experiencing extreme highs or lows, you feel little in life.
All of your energy is spent just trying to function in day-to-day life.
You lead a team but feel overwhelmed by what happens outside of your control.
Even in success, self-criticism is constant.
You hold a public-facing role in politics, entertainment, sports, or church, or own your own business.
You feel distant from your partner or family.
Nothing you do seems to help you get back to “normal.” Everyone else looks like they’re enjoying life, and you can’t figure out how to as well.
For a broader look at the concerns I address, explore my individual therapy page.
What might change through trauma therapy?
You have more ways to steady yourself when feelings become overwhelming.
You respond to painful memories with more kindness toward yourself.
You feel more able to communicate your needs in close relationships.
You can notice signs of high alert and check what is happening now.
You have more room to settle at night and address disrupted sleep.
You can stay present with difficult feelings for longer, at a manageable pace.
What’s the process for getting started?
1
Book a consultation
We’ll talk briefly about what you’re experiencing and how trauma therapy with me can help.
2
Start structured sessions
We’ll meet weekly online, giving you a steady space to build safety at a pace that feels manageable.
3
Build a new kind of strength
Together, we’ll work through the effects of the past so you can feel more present, grounded, and in control of your life today.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get trauma therapy online in California?
Yes. I offer trauma therapy online for adults across California. I can discuss whether the online format fits your concerns and what you need to participate from a private space.
How can therapy address the effects of childhood abuse or neglect?
I help you explore how those experiences may affect your reactions, self-worth, and relationships today. Treatment includes practicing ways to manage distress, processing experiences with attention to your readiness, and learning ways to become free of the past.
What happens during trauma therapy sessions?
Treatment begins with assessment and a discussion of your needs; then we focus on establishing a sense of safety within yourself and regulation training. Sessions will include skills practice, taking what is overwhelming and making it more manageable, and processing difficult experiences in a way that feels safe and that you have control over. I also include action steps to try between sessions and time to review them.
How do you use body awareness in trauma therapy?
I help you notice physical signs that accompany distress from the trauma, such as a racing heartbeat, muscle tension, or feeling shut down. Somatic therapy brings gentle and kind attention to those responses while at the same time practicing ways to feel more safe and in control in the present. Trauma robs you of control; we restore that during our time together.
Will I have to share every detail of what happened?
No. You decide what to share. I ask about your experience to understand you, not to get all of the details. I want you to tell me if something feels like too much. The pace and focus of treatment is tailored to your system and can be discussed throughout therapy.