Trauma-informed therapy in San Diego and online across California for individuals experiencing the lasting effects of trauma, chronic stress, or overwhelming life experiences.
Trauma can leave you feeling on edge, overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change—even long after the experience has passed.
You might notice anxiety that won’t settle, intrusive thoughts, difficulty trusting others or a sense that your body is always in “fight or flight. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and healing is possible.
Understanding Trauma and Its Impact
Trauma affects both the mind and body. It can shape how you think, feel, relate to others,and respond to stress in your daily life.
In trauma-informed therapy, we focus not only on talking through what you’ve experienced, but also on helping your nervous system feel safer and more regulated over time.
The goal is not to relive painful experiences, but to gently reduce their emotional intensity so you can feel more grounded, present, and in control in your life today.
What Trauma-Informed Therapy Can Help With
Trauma therapy can support symptoms and experiences related to:
- Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and trauma-related symptoms
- Anxiety, hypervigilance, and chronic stress responses
- Emotional overwhelm or difficulty regulating emotions
- Intrusive thoughts, memories, or triggers
- Childhood trauma and emotional neglect
- Relationship or attachment trauma
- Grief and loss that feels complex or unresolved
- The ongoing effects of chronic stress or difficult life experiences
If you are also experiencing anxiety alongside trauma responses, additional support is available to help treat the anxious symptoms as well.
What Trauma-Informed Therapy Is
Trauma-informed therapy is an approach that recognizes how past experiences can shape your nervous system, emotions, and relationships.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we explore what is underneath them—helping you understand why you feel the way you do while building tools for safety, regulation, and emotional stability.
A core part of this work is creating safety and trust in the therapy relationship so healing can happen at a pace that feels manageable, not overwhelming.
Types of Trauma I Support
I work with a range of trauma experiences, including:
- Trauma-related anxiety, panic, or chronic overwhelm
- Childhood trauma and emotional neglect
- Relationship and attachment wounds
- Grief and loss, including sudden or traumatic loss
- Ongoing or recent stressful or traumatic life experiences
- Trauma-related anxiety, panic, or chronic overwhelm
Who This Helps
Trauma-informed therapy may be a good fit if you are:
- Living with anxiety, PTSD symptoms, or chronic emotional distress
- Feeling stuck in survival mode, on edge, or easily triggered
- Experiencing disconnection from yourself or others
- Struggling with trust, relationships, or emotional safety
- Wanting to feel more grounded, stable, and present in your life
Many clients experiencing trauma-related symptoms also benefit from support in therapy with anxiety, depression or life transitions.
My Approach to Trauma-Informed Treatment
My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate and collaborative, always paced according to your readiness and comfort. We focus on creating safety first. From there, we move at a pace that feels supportive and manageable, so healing does not feel overwhelming or retraumatizing.
I integrate evidence-based techniques that support nervous system regulation and emotional processing so you can feel safer and more grounded in your body. We also work to understand and gently shift trauma responses as well as reduce triggers, anxiety and emotional reactivity. Additionally, we build practical tools for coping and long-term healing and growth.
I offer secure online therapy from the comfort of your home or private office for clients in San Diego and throughout California. Reach out here to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
How Trauma-Informed Therapy Can Help
Trauma therapy can help you:
- Reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional distress
- Feel more grounded and safe in your body and daily life
- Process and heal from past trauma in a supportive way
- Understand and manage triggers and emotional responses
- Improve emotional regulation and coping skills
- Strengthen relationships impacted by past experiences
- Build resilience, confidence, and a stronger sense of self
Related Areas of Support
Trauma often impacts many areas of emotional and relational well-being, and it can show up in different ways over time. You may also benefit exploring some of these related areas in our work together:
- Anxiety therapy for managing hypervigilance, overthinking, or a heightened stress response
- Depression and self-esteem support when trauma contributes to emotional numbness, low mood, or disconnection from yourself
- Grief and loss counseling for processing bereavement or emotionally overwhelming loss experiences
- Life transitions therapy when changes in life activate past trauma responses or emotional patterns
- Women’s therapy for support with relational trauma, caregiving roles, or emotional overwhelm
You don’t have to navigate the effects of trauma alone—therapy can help you feel safer in your body, more grounded in your emotions, and more connected to yourself over time.
If you’re ready, reach out here to schedule a consultation.
What to Expect in Trauma-Informed Therapy
Trauma therapy is guided by your comfort and readiness.
We begin by building a sense of safety and stability, then gently explore your experiences in a way that feels supportive and manageable. You will never be pushed to share more than you are comfortable with.
The focus is not on reliving trauma, but on helping you process it in a way that reduces emotional distress and supports greater calm, clarity, and control in your life.
Signs You May Benefit from Trauma Therapy
You may benefit from trauma-informed therapy if you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, or on edge, or if your nervous system rarely feels settled. You might also notice intrusive thoughts, emotional reactivity or feeling easily triggered in daily life.
Many people also experience difficulty trusting others, feeling emotionally disconnected or shutting down when things feel overwhelming. It’s also common for past experiences to still impact your present—affecting sleep, stress levels and your ability to feel grounded or safe.
Why Work With Me
With over 26 years of experience, I bring a steady, grounded presence to trauma work. Clients often share that they feel deeply understood, never rushed and supported at a pace that feels safe.
My approach is not about fixing or forcing change—it’s about helping you feel safe enough to begin healing in a way that feels sustainable and real. Together, we focus on building emotional stability, resilience, and a stronger connection to yourself.
Begin Today
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step—especially when you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time.
If you’re considering trauma therapy, this is a space where we can slow things down, talk through what you’re experiencing, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit. You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. We’ll begin wherever you are.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if trauma therapy feels supportive for you. We’ll discuss what you’re experiencing and how I can support you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is trauma therapy only for major events?
No, trauma therapy can support both major and more subtle experiences that still impact your emotional well-being and nervous system.
What are common symptoms of trauma?
Trauma can show up as anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, difficulty sleeping, irritability, numbness, or disconnection. Therapy can help you understand these responses and feel more grounded.
What if I’m worried about reliving painful experiences?
That’s completely understandable. Trauma therapy moves at your pace and prioritizes safety. You will never be pushed to revisit anything before you are ready. Reach out here to get started with a free 15-minute consultation to answer any further questions you may be having.
How long does trauma therapy take?
It varies. Some people feel relief in a few sessions, while deeper healing takes longer. We will move at a pace that feels right for you. Learn more about my approach and what to expect in your initial therapy sessions.
Can trauma therapy help with anxiety?
Yes. Many anxiety symptoms are connected to trauma. Therapy can help you understand that connection and reduce anxiety through nervous system regulation.
Is trauma therapy confidential?
Yes, therapy is confidential, and your privacy is a priority. There are a few legal exceptions, which we can review together so you feel fully informed and comfortable.
Ready to connect? You can request a free 15-minute telephone conversation so we can connect and help you take the next step.
