about Clara Mackinlay

Somatic Trauma Therapist in Long Beach, california

My work weaves together clinical depth and embodied wisdom. Through Somatic Experiencing®, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and trauma-informed mindfulness, I help people reconnect with their nervous system, release survival patterns, and find safety in their own bodies.

I support a variety of clients—from professionals and parents to artists and healers—who carry invisible layers of stress, trauma, and pain. What unites them is a shared desire to heal beyond talk therapy, to truly feel alive, grounded, and present again.

My approach integrates the science of the nervous system with intuitive, heart-centered presence. I believe therapy should feel human, sacred, and practical all at once — a space where evidence-based practices meet intuition, and healing becomes an act of remembering who you are. Whether we meet in person in Long Beach or online wherever you are in California, my goal is to help you feel safe enough to heal and curious enough to grow.

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GET TO KNOW ME A LITTLE MORE

Choosing a therapist is kind of like dating…

You want someone you feel a connection with—someone who gets you and someone you can be real with. I’m not the blank-slate, nod-and-smile kind of therapist. I show up as a real human being, and I believe you deserve to know who you’re sitting with. So here’s a glimpse into who I am—both the human and the therapist—so you can get a better sense of whether we’d be a good fit!