Therapy Services
Online therapy (telehealth) through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform & in-person for those in Sonoma County

Are you tired of talking about the past with little change?
Somatic trauma therapy can help.
I provide somatic trauma-informed therapy (telehealth and in-person) to individual teens and adults in the States of California and Oregon who need support to regain control over their lives after adverse life events.
With dedication to helping survivors of sexual violence, and specialized trainings in complex trauma and somatic trauma therapy, I offer a safe space for individuals to begin the healing process and take the first steps toward a more peaceful life. Therapy with me can feel comforting and inviting, grounding and insightful. Somatic therapy integrates mind-body-spirit healing.
As an inclusive therapist, I serve and respect all clients regardless of gender, sexual identity, race/culture, religion, beliefs, ability, or appearance. I can be your partner in overcoming the effects of your trauma.
Help is here.

Trauma Therapy
My therapeutic style is warm and person-centered, as well as trauma-informed, neurologically-based, and somatic (body-oriented). I use the following techniques and modalities to treat clients with complex histories or needs:
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Somatic therapy
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Sensorimotor psychotherapy
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Polyvagal theory
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Neurobiology
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Mindfulness
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Relational model
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Attachment theory
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Parts work, inner child work
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Structural dissociation model
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Cognitive behavioral therapy
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"Top-down" (talking) approach and
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"Bottom-up" (body) approach
Studies show (read here and here) that a somatically-oriented approach is effective not only in reducing symptoms, but improving nervous system regulation, mood, reality-testing, and functioning. Trauma is stored in the deeper regions of the brain and body, where traditional talk therapy does not access. Healing from unresolved trauma requires working with the body.
FAQs
Specialities & Areas of Clinical Interest
I specialize in trauma therapy, particularly sexual assault, using research-based tools to support clients in processing the pain that comes with trauma. Trauma occurs when the brain and body become so overwhelmed with an event (or series of events) that it does not have enough time or resources to process and integrate the experience(s). Trauma then lingers in the body, the body stuck in survival mode.
Unintegrated trauma can present itself in a myriad of ways, manifesting through emotional, cognitive, somatic (body) symptoms, and more. Depression, anxiety, mood and personality "disorders" are oftentimes symptoms of underlying, unresolved trauma.
Additional Areas of Clinical Interest
As part of my treatment of these conditions, I also work with those who suffer from painful reactions due to:
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Attachment injury and wounds
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Adverse childhood experiences (ACES)
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BIPOC issues and systemic oppression (e.g. microaggression, systemic racism, first-generation struggles, ancestral or intergenerational trauma)
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Mood dysregulation
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Childhood trauma or abuse
- Perfectionism and self-esteem issues
- Trans/nonbinary barriers: offers assessment and gender-affirming care letter in single session to reduce access to life-saving medical care
If you don't see what you or a loved one is struggling with on this list, please know that you can still contact me to see what options I can offer to improve your quality of life. Even if I'm not the best fit, I may be able to refer you to a therapist I know and trust.

Benefits of Online Therapy
You can take control of your mental health no matter where you are in the states of California or Oregon. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), online therapy is just as effective as in-person or face-to-face trauma treatment. It even comes with added benefits.








“When you heal yourself, you heal the world.”
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