Lulette Danger

Lulette Danger

Pasadena Trauma Therapist

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Trauma affects both the mind and body, leaving behind intrusive thoughts, distressing sensations, and confusing reactions. At the core of many trauma responses is shame—the deep-seated belief that something about us is inherently wrong or unfixable. These beliefs often stem from early experiences and are reinforced by society, shaping how we see ourselves long after the initial wounds occur. Even when those experiences fade from memory, their impact lingers in how we navigate relationships, emotions, and self-worth.

In therapy, I take a collaborative, client-led approach, recognizing that each person is made up of different parts—some we embrace and others we struggle with. However, every part has developed for a reason, playing a role in survival. Rather than rejecting or hiding these aspects of ourselves, healing begins when we explore them with curiosity and compassion. My work integrates trauma-focused ACT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), existential psychotherapy, Brainspotting, and EMDR to help clients process their past, uncover internal strengths, and move toward living in alignment with their values.

As a queer cis woman, I have a special passion for working with queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming individuals, understanding the unique challenges of trauma within these identities, including marginalization and systemic discrimination. I also work with individuals healing from issues related to PTSD, complex trauma, trafficking, dissociative disorders, anxiety, and depression. My practice is rooted in cultural humility and affirming care, providing a safe space for clients to explore their experiences without fear of judgment. Whether you are navigating gender identity, recovering from complex trauma, or seeking deeper meaning beyond the burdens of the past, I am here to walk alongside you in your healing journey.

All modalities are very effective in treating traumas.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that has been successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, panic, disturbing memories, nightmares, etc. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping) while the client attends to memories and triggers to decrease or eliminate emotional distress connected to the memory.

Parts Work Therapy is an approach that helps individuals understand and heal from trauma by recognizing and working with the different “parts” of themselves that hold various emotions, memories, and coping strategies.

It is based on the idea that the mind naturally organizes itself into different aspects, or parts, especially in response to overwhelming experiences. These parts may hold pain, fear, or protective roles, and therapy helps integrate them into a more cohesive sense of self.

Grounded in the theory of structural dissociation, parts work is a non-pathologizing approach. It views symptoms as expressions of divided parts—not as signs of a flawed self, but as strategies shaped by trauma.

Dissociative disorders involve a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity. They often stem from trauma and can manifest in various forms such as amnesia, fugue states, and identity fragmentation. Treatments include phases of establishing safety, processing traumatic memories, and integration or functional integration of identity parts.

Brainspotting is a somatic therapy that helps clients access the subcortical (non-verbal) part of the brain, where trauma is typically stored. According to the creator of Brainspotting, David Grand, “Where you look affects how you feel.” Since our eyes give us access to the subcortical brain, Brainspotting uses the visual field as a way to help release stored memories.

Additional Trainings
  • EMDR Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing
    • Michelle Gottlieb, PsyD, MFT, LPCC
    • Curtis Rouanzin, PhD
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed
    • Richard C. Schwartz, PhD
  • Survivors of Domestic & Intimate Partner Violence
    • Susan Holt PsyD
  • Kink Affirming Care
    • Ferris Oxide
  • Polyamory & Non-Monogamy
    • Alex Blake, AMFT
  • Bisexuality: Not Queer Enough
    • Rebecca Haws, AMFT
  • Competent, Affirming Practice with Older Lesbian and Gay Adults
    • American Psychological Association
    • Jennifer Hillman, PsyD & Gregory Hinrichsen, LMFT
  • Affirmative Care with Transgender / Gender Diverse Youth
    • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
    • Daran Shipman, LMFT
  • ASAM Modules I & II      
    • The Change Companies
    • Alyssa A. Forcehimes, PhD
  • Brainspotting Level 1
  • University of the West – Master of Arts in Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy
  • San Francisco State University – Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

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