In-person in San Francisco & online across California

Trauma Therapy in San Francisco

You can heal the deepest parts of yourself.

Trauma doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.

Maybe you’re exhausted but can’t rest, stuck in a relationship you know isn’t good for you, or crying all the time without knowing why. Maybe the doctor says nothing’s wrong, but you still don’t feel okay. It can show up in work, school, and relationships too—making it harder to focus, connect, or show up like you used to. 

You’re here because you know there has to be more to life than just getting “through it.”

SOMETIMES UNRESOLVED TRAUMA CAN LOOK LIKE:

  • Missing a part of yourself—feeling hardened, distant, or unable to access the person you once were or the person you hope to become.

  • Processing oppression or discrimination—seeking healing from experiences of racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, or other systemic harm.

  • Feeling deeply alone—even in a room full of people, you feel like no one truly understands what you’ve been through.

  • Wanting change but feeling frozen—knowing what you want but unable to move toward it, no matter how hard you try.

  • Experiencing unexplained physical symptoms—chronic pain, nausea, dizziness, brain fog, or other noticeable experiences within your body.

Trauma (noun)

An emotional wound from a distressing or overwhelming experience that can make you feel stuck, disconnected, or constantly on edge. It affects your thoughts, emotions, and even physical health, making it hard to feel safe, trust others, or move forward in life.

FEELING SAFE IN YOUR OWN BODY SHOULDN'T HAVE TO FEEL LIKE A LUXURY.

FEELING SAFE IN YOUR OWN BODY SHOULDN'T HAVE TO FEEL LIKE A LUXURY.

Feeling safe in your own body shouldn’t have to feel like a luxury.

MY APPROACH

Your brain and body have been doing their best to protect you. 

When it comes to working through trauma, we don’t dive into painful experiences headfirst. Instead, we’ll start by cultivating a deep sense of safety and connection. This strong foundation includes: ensuring you feel at ease sharing your story to the extent you're comfortable, helping you understand how trauma affects the brain and body, and exploring tools like mindfulness, DBT, and somatic practices to support regulation. Before anything else, we establish a space where you feel safe enough to do the deeper work.

When it’s time to process, we go at your pace.

Some people come in with a clear traumatic memory, while for others, it’s more of a lingering feeling—stuckness, fear, or uncertainty. Either way, healing is possible. Depending on what feels right for you, we might use EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic therapy, or parts work (IFS). I’m a firm believer that there’s no single way to heal, which is why we explore different approaches—whether that’s talking, movement, art, or something else entirely.

Over time, we shift from processing the past to integrating healing into daily life. This means strengthening your sense of self, setting goals that feel meaningful, and finding more ease in the present. Trauma work isn’t a quick fix, and healing isn’t linear—but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck indefinitely. Wherever you are in the process and whatever you bring to therapy, we will move with intention at a pace that feels right for you.

WHAT TRAUMA THERAPY CAN DO FOR YOU:

Develop a sense of belonging and build a like-minded community of relationships.

Teach you ways to feel safe and grounded in your body, even on tough days.

Rediscover your desire to explore, live, play, and create.

Increase your ability to handle stress without feeling overwhelmed.

Help you understand how trauma has affected your life—and guide you toward healing.

Reconnect with who you truly are, with more self-compassion and greater confidence.

I believe healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about coming back to yourself.

Frequently asked questions

  • Absolutely. Many people start therapy with only a vague sense that something isn’t right. You don’t need clear memories to heal—trauma can show up as feelings, beliefs, or patterns that don’t seem to have a source. We can work with whatever comes up, no matter how unclear it feels.

  • There’s no set timeline for trauma work and your journey to healing. Some people feel relief after a few months, while others need longer-term support. The process is unique to you—we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

  • It’s normal to worry about what healing will mean for your relationships, identity, or way of moving through the world. Change can be scary, even when it’s for the better. But true healing doesn’t erase who you are—it helps you become more fully yourself, with more choice, freedom, and self-acceptance.