Individual Therapy

Individual therapy at our trauma specialty practice addresses:

• Complex PTSD & Dissociation – Healing from chronic trauma, attachment wounds, and dissociative experiences, including DID.
• Shame, Boundaries & Relationships – Overcoming self-blame, improving connections, and setting healthy limits.
• Somatic Complaints – Addressing the physical manifestations of trauma, such as chronic pain, fatigue, or dissociative body experiences
• Attachment & Developmental Trauma – Addressing early relational wounds and difficulties with trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation.
• Anxiety & Hypervigilance – Managing chronic worry, panic attacks, and an overactive nervous system.
• Depression & Emotional Numbing – Reconnecting with emotions and reducing feelings of emptiness or hopelessness.

It depends on each person. We recommend attending therapy once a week to build trust, establish rapport, and support steady progress. Weekly sessions provide the consistency needed for effective trauma work, emotional regulation, and integration. However, frequency can be adjusted based on your needs and treatment goals.

In your first therapy sessions, you can expect a safe, compassionate space to share your concerns at your own pace. Your therapist will ask about your history, current challenges, and goals for therapy. Together, you’ll begin building trust, exploring what feels most important to you, and developing a plan for your healing journey. There is no pressure to disclose everything at once—therapy moves at a pace that feels right for you.

The length of trauma therapy varies based on individual needs, the complexity of the trauma, and therapy goals. While some clients find relief in several months, deeper trauma work, especially for Complex PTSD and dissociative disorders, often requires longer-term therapy. Healing is a gradual process, and therapy progresses at a pace that ensures safety, stability, and meaningful change.

Therapy offers valuable tools and strategies for managing mental health issues and can be very effective in conjunction with medication when needed. Working together, your therapist and healthcare providers, such as your psychiatrist, can develop a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Yes, everything you share in therapy is confidential, with a few legal exceptions. In the state of California, therapists are required to break confidentiality in the following situations:

• Risk of Harm – If you express intent to harm yourself or someone else, we must take steps to ensure safety.
• Abuse or Neglect – If there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse, elder abuse, or dependent adult abuse, we are mandated to report it.
• Court Orders – If a judge subpoena records or testimony, we may be legally required to comply.

Beyond these exceptions, your privacy is fully protected, allowing you to explore your experiences in a safe and confidential space. If you have concerns about confidentiality, your therapist can discuss them with you in more detail.

You might benefit from therapy if you:

• Struggle with anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions
• Feel stuck in patterns that negatively impact your life or relationships
• Have difficulty with boundaries, trust, or self-esteem
• Experience dissociation, intrusive thoughts, or flashbacks
• Feel numb, disconnected, or constantly on edge
• Use self-harm, substances, or avoidance to cope
• Have experienced trauma, loss, or major life transitions
• Simply want support, growth, or a safe space to explore your experiences

Therapy can help you gain insight, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change. If you’re wondering whether you need therapy, it may be worth exploring.