Trauma and PTSD exist because of explicit and implicit memory of events that are out of the ordinary. Therapy explores the connection to both in a safe environment. Symptoms arise from these experiences that can be debilitating and exhausting. Sorting out these connections lead to healing.
Trauma focused therapists who are trained in evidenced-based practices that work both online as well as in the office in San Diego. TF-CBT, Prolonged Exposure as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy to work through your trauma/PTSD in therapy in San Diego and online.
Treatment for PTSD often involves trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), where individuals process traumatic memories and develop healthier coping strategies. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is another effective approach, helping patients reprocess traumatic events and reduce emotional distress.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Specializing in trauma and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals who have experienced traumatic events. My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies and personalized strategies to promote healing, resilience, combat trauma triggers and intrusiveness, and overall well-being.
I specialize in supporting women who are dealing with trauma and PTSD, providing a safe and compassionate space to process and heal from past experiences. Whether you’re struggling with flashbacks, anxiety, or difficulty finding peace, my approach is centered on validating your experiences and working through the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma. Together, we’ll explore effective coping strategies, build resilience, and work toward reclaiming a sense of safety and well-being. My goal is to support you on your journey to healing and help you find hope and strength for the future.
My approach to working with trauma and PTSD involves integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Somatic Experiencing (SE). ACT helps clients accept their traumatic experiences and related emotions without judgment, fostering psychological flexibility and resilience. EMDR is used to process and resolve traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact and allowing clients to reframe their experiences in a healthier way. SE addresses the physiological effects of trauma, helping clients release stored tension and restore a sense of balance and safety in their bodies. This holistic approach supports clients in healing from trauma, reducing PTSD symptoms, and enhancing their overall well-being.
You might be feeling the effects of interpersonal trauma, which occurs when we are deeply hurt by someone else's actions. This type of trauma can stem from experiences such as child abuse and neglect, witnessing domestic violence, living in high-conflict environments, intimate partner violence, or bullying.
While we all encounter pain caused by others at some point, it doesn't always lead to lasting negative effects. However, if our ability to escape, fight back, or cope with these painful experiences is limited, the impact can be long-lasting. Often, the effects of these traumatic events remain hidden until we struggle to maintain healthy relationships.
If you are feeling frustrated and unsuccessful in your relationships, whether it's with friends, in your marriage, or in your role as a parent, we are here to help. We can guide you through the confusion and help you build thriving, successful relationships.
We treat trauma-related symptoms using an integrative approach that may include resetting the social engagement system through mindfulness, somatic processing, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
At Whole Wellness Therapy, we specialize in trauma recovery.
Our team of talentedtherapists help people identify and deal with their trauma so they can reconnect with themselves and feel whole again.
I have recovered my own trauma prior to becoming a trauma specialist. I suffered from PTSD my entire life without knowing what was wrong with me, but I don’t live with PTSD anymore. I am no longer traumatized and I can help you get there as well.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Single event trauma and long-term developmental trauma in childhood can each be overwhelming experiences that bring about an overwhelming set of symptoms that often end in a lot of isolation for the traumatized person. Therapy can help you re-engage with people and life again. A multi modality approach including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy couples with Object Relations Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy can often be an effective method for managing symptoms, getting back to feeling good, and accepting the full impact and meaning of the traumatic event(s).
Trauma lives in our body. I blocks thoughts, memories, and obscures our wants and needs. I'm a trauma-informed therapist that will help you safely process the trauma you experienced.
Trauma is an emotional and psychological response to an event. This event could be something you experienced personally or something you witnessed. Your experience could include shock, denial, unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, nightmares, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea. There is no reason to continue experiencing this alone. Contact me and we can discuss ways to get feeling like you're back in control and no longer suffering.
Marriage and Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT, CCTP, CAGCS
Most people have experienced a form of trauma at one point in their life. Trauma can stem from a variety of events and circumstances at any age. These events may include abandonment, bullying, experiencing or witnessing acts of violence, a health diagnosis, and emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Symptoms may include anxiety, depression, destructive behaviors, sleep disturbances, and withdrawal. Psychotherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for trauma. As a certified clinical trauma therapist, I will work with you to help you understand how the trauma has impacted your life, as well as the effect on your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. In therapy you will feel heard and protected as you process your emotions and memories. The goal of trauma focused therapy is to show you that you have control of your life, not your past experience. You are more than your trauma and your narrative can change.
I come from a trauma informed background and spent many years working in residential sub acute care. In this profession, I became certified in therapeutic crisis intervention, and helped clients process their trauma through a trauma narrative.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, authentic, compassionate and client-centered. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment that centers on client needs. Each therapy session promotes personal growth and success!
FREE consultations! I take a trauma-informed approach in slowly working through resolving trauma, identifying ways to cope with emotional triggers, and foster a sense of safety so that recovery is possible.