HOLISTIC TRAUMA THERAPIST IN PASADENA & CALIFORNIA
TRAUMA THERAPY
If it felt traumatic, it was traumatic.
Overwhelming and painful events—whether from childhood, adulthood, or relationships—can leave a lasting imprint on our sense of self, our experience of safety, our ability to function, and our capacity to connect with others.
Contrary to the old adage, time alone does not heal all wounds, and trauma doesn’t simply fade away. Trauma can continue to affect us long after the event has passed, even if we know in our minds that we are now safe, and even if the abuser is no longer present—this is what we refer to as being “triggered.” Trauma will continue to impact your life until those wounded parts are consciously healed and integrated.
If you’re still affected by what happened, somatic therapy for trauma can help you move forward—into liberation and peace.
MY APPROACH TO HEALING TRAUMA
How Holistic Therapy for TRAUMA can support you in reclaiming your life.
My approach to treating trauma is holistic— I integrate talk-therapy with body-oriented methods like Somatic Experiencing® (SE), intuitive healing touch, and Reiki energy healing. Together, these methods work to release the imprints of trauma from your mind, body, and soul, helping you reclaim your sense of safety, power, and vitality.
SOMATIC EXPERIENCING®: A TRAUMA-SPECIFIC MODALITY
Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Peter Levine in the 1970s. Dr. Levine’s work was inspired by his observation of how animals in the wild naturally recover from life-threatening situations without lingering trauma. He realized that humans have a similar capacity, but our cultural conditioning often suppresses these natural processes. Somatic Experiencing® aims to restore this lost connection, allowing the body to complete the fight, flight, or freeze responses that were interrupted by trauma, ultimately leading to profound healing and restoring well-being.
TOUCH & REIKI: WORKING WITH THE SUBTLE BODY
Intuitive healing touch and Reiki energy healing enhance the effects of SE by further helping the body release trapped energy and restore balance. Healing touch and Reiki both work on a subtle level to clear blockages and encourage energy flow, while promoting deep relaxation (down-regulation of the nervous system) and spiritual healing. These practices support the holistic healing process, helping you fully integrate the mind-body connection.
Schedule your FREE consultation to discover how Holistic Therapy for Trauma can support your healing journey.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
Holistic Therapy for TRAUMA can help you:
Release deeply imprinted trauma from your mind, body, and soul, restoring your emotional balance, safety, and sense of power.
Complete interrupted stress responses (fight, flight, freeze) that cause you to dissociate, overreact, or shut down.
Clear energetic blockages that contribute to emotional and physical distress.
Experience deep relaxation and nervous system down-regulation, reducing symptoms of anxiety, hypervigilance, and fatigue.
Learn practices to integrate mind, body, and spirit, enhancing your connection with yourself.
Cultivate resilience by nurturing supportive relationships and learning how to harness your body’s natural capacity to heal.
Increase your access to pleasurable emotions and sensations.
SPECIFIC TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES I SUPPORT
I specialize in working with women and girls who have experienced OVERWHELMING and PAINFUL events in childhood, adulthood, or within relationships—such as:
Childhood Abuse or Neglect (physical, emotional, or verbal abuse; lack of care)
Relationship Trauma (breakups, abandonment, betrayal, toxic dynamics)
Sexual Abuse Survivors (incest, rape, molestation, sexual coercion)
Traumatic Grief or Loss (sudden death, divorce, estrangement)
Emotional or Psychological Abuse (gaslighting, manipulation, control)
Religious/Mega-Church Abuse (spiritual manipulation, cult-like experiences)
Generational Trauma Breakers (the “black sheep” of the family, cycle breakers)
MOMENT OF CLARITY
What exactly is TRAUMA?
Trauma is the emotional, psychological, and physical response to overwhelmingly stressful or harmful events. It’s not just about the event itself but also how we cope with and process what happened. When an experience is too intense, it can disrupt our sense of safety, self, and connection to the world.
If what you feel RIGHT NOW feels like all there is,
you’re not alone. I’ve walked this path, I know the pain, and I ALSO know it gets better.
LET’S FIND YOUR WAY FORWARD, TOGETHER.
IN-PERSON THERAPY IN PASADENA | ONLINE THERAPY IN CALIFORNIA
Somatic Therapy in California • Trauma Therapy in California
Holistic Therapy in California • Psychedelic Therapy in California
SERVICES
Somatic Experiencing®
Intuitive Healing Touch
Reiki Energy Healing
SPECIALTIES
Somatic Therapy
Holistic Trauma Therapy for Women
Therapy for Young Adult Women
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
CURRENT CLIENT PORTAL
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, CA #149677
Supervised by Leah Smith, LMFT CA #123783
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