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INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

I offer individual psychotherapy for high-functioning adults who are navigating the lasting impact of trauma. Many of the clients I work with are successful in their professional lives, yet find themselves feeling stuck in patterns that affect relationships, sense of self, or overall well-being.

My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in evidence-based treatment. I integrate cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and compassion-focused strategies to help reduce the impact of traumatic stress, shift unhelpful patterns, and support meaningful, lasting change.

I work collaboratively with each client to understand their experiences and develop a thoughtful, individualized approach to treatment. Therapy is active and focused, while also allowing space for reflection, processing, and growth.

Our work is informed by the stages of trauma recovery. Early in treatment, we focus on building stability and a sense of safety. As therapy progresses, we work toward processing and integrating difficult experiences so they are no longer overwhelming or defining. The goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity, flexibility, and a stronger sense of self.

I utilize empirically supported treatments for trauma, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs.

I maintain a small, focused psychotherapy practice, and availability for new clients is limited. If you are interested in working together, you are welcome to reach out to discuss current openings.

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AGENCY WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS

Workshops and trainings are available to support agencies in building capacity to serve the unique and holistic needs of survivors with empathy and sensitivity. Drawing on my background as a professor and educator, I design trainings that are not only informative but also highly interactive, tailored to engage participants in meaningful dialogue and practical skill-building. I have conducted workshops and trainings for community organizations throughout the Bay Area, including Alameda County Behavioral Health and their Community Based Organizations, Mind Therapy Clinic, Seneca CentersAlta Bates Continuing Medical Education Grand RoundsAlameda County Victim-Witness Services Division, and the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team. I welcome invitations to develop a workshop or training for your agency.

 

Example and past trainings include:

  • Trauma 101: The Basics of Psychological Trauma and Traumatic Stress

  • Assessing Psychological Trauma and Associated Features

  • Self-Care: Reducing and Preventing Burnout

  • Vicarious Trauma and How to Heal

  • Interpersonal Trauma: The Effects on Body, Mind, and Spirit

  • Empirically Supported Treatments for PTSD

  • Trauma-Focused Therapy: An Introduction to Cognitive Processing Therapy

  • Successes and Challenges in Cognitive Processing Therapy

  • Advanced Trauma-Informed Strategies for Supporting DV Survivors in Unsheltered and Mobile Contexts

I can consult with your agency to design a workshop specific to the needs of your staff and the population you serve. 

 

Email: info@traumasensitivecenter.com

Office (east bay): 1460 Maria Lane, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Office (south bay): 120 Santa Margarita Ave., Building B, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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