Trauma & PTSD Therapy in San Francisco
Compassionate Support for Healing After Trauma
Trauma can shape the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. Whether you’ve experienced a single traumatic event or long-term emotional harm, therapy offers a safe, structured path toward healing.
I specialize in trauma treatment for adults and teens, using evidence-based approaches that prioritize safety, stability, and empowerment.
Common Trauma & PTSD Symptoms
Trauma may show up as:
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Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
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Avoidance of places, people, or memories
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Nightmares or sleep disruptions
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Feeling “on edge” or hypervigilant
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Emotional numbness or detachment
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Shame, guilt, or self-blame
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Difficulty trusting others
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Trouble regulating emotions
These responses are normal reactions to overwhelming experiences—therapy can help you process and move through them.
How Trauma Therapy Helps
Together, we focus on:
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Creating a safe, consistent therapeutic environment
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Developing grounding skills for moments of overwhelm
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Understanding how your trauma impacts your daily life
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Strengthening emotional regulation and distress tolerance
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Reframing beliefs shaped by traumatic experiences
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Rebuilding a sense of safety, trust, and empowerment
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Supporting recovery at a pace that feels right for you
My approach integrates CBT, DBT, and Schema Therapy, which are highly effective for trauma-related patterns and triggers.
Types of Trauma Treated
I help clients heal from:
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PTSD and trauma-related disorders
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Childhood trauma and attachment wounds
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Emotional, physical, or sexual abuse
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Relationship trauma
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Medical trauma
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Grief and loss
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Long-term or repeated traumatic experiences (C-PTSD)