Trauma Therapy in San Francisco
Trauma Therapy in San Francisco
Trauma can deeply impact our emotional and mental well-being, affecting how we navigate the world. Whether it's due to childhood experiences, past relationships, or societal pressures, trauma can shape who we are and how we interact with others. As a trauma-informed therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and consent-oriented space for people hoping to heal from past experiences and regain a sense of control and well-being.
What is Trauma Therapy?
Trauma therapy is a specialized approach to mental health that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic events. In therapy, we explore how past experiences—whether they involve physical, emotional, or psychological harm—continue to affect your life. Together, we’ll create a space to process these emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience.
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Choosing a Trauma-Informed Therapist
I take an intersectional and trauma-informed approach, which means recognizing how factors like race, gender, cultural identity, class and other social locations interact with mental health. Together, we will explore both your experiences and strengths while identifying areas for growth and change.
Therapy with me focuses on:
Compassionate Care: A safe, non-judgmental environment where you can feel heard and supported as you process your experiences.
Trauma-Informed Approach: I approach working with trauma with honor and care. This means I strive for sessions to be consent-oriented, moving at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you.
Relationship to your body: Incorporating mindfulness and body-centered techniques, while exploring areas of disconnection or emotions within your body.
Strengths: Together we will honor and work with what’s allowed you to keep going, while acknowledging the spaces you need change and expansion.
How Can Trauma Therapy Support You?
Trauma therapy can support you through a variety of challenges, such as:
Emotional Healing: Processing emotional wounds from past traumatic experiences.
Anxiety & Depression: Offering tools to manage symptoms in a way that aligns with your personal experiences.
Self-Esteem & Confidence: Building your sense of self-worth and empowering you to show up more authentically in your life.
Boundaries: Trauma can impact our ability to show up in relationships authentically and advocate for ourselves. I emphasize the importance of learning boundaries, working with people-pleasing patterns, and helping clients build healthier relationship patterns.
Mind-Body Connection: Exploring how trauma, emotions, and sensations may manifest physically and working to reconnect with your body.
Relationships: Exploring how patterns around disconnection, people-pleasing, avoidance, and conflict are impacting your relationships.
Relational and societal trauma: Building awareness of how childhood experiences, family dynamics, societal oppression, and religious trauma have impacted your ability to show up in the world.
What to Expect from Therapy
I offer virtual sessions throughout California and walk-and-talk therapy in San Francisco. Together, we'll explore your experiences and strengths, while identifying areas for growth and change. Hopefully, as we build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, you are able to explore sensations in the body and make sense of past experiences.
My approach is grounded in feminist and affirmative therapy. I am informed by parts work, narrative theory, ecopsychology, mindfulness, and contemporary psychodynamics.
Take the Next Step Toward Healing
You deserve a therapist who understands and supports your journey. Schedule a consultation today to take the next step toward healing and growth.