Trauma Focused Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Welcome! I'm a licensed psychologist with a decade of experience supporting children, teens, and adults. My work focuses on helping people form deeper connections, manage stress and anxiety, and navigate the complexities of neurodivergence. I have a particular interest in supporting those with histories of immigration, complex families, and multi-cultural relationships. I also specialize in working with teens and young adults struggling with their body or eating disorders.
Welcome! I'm a licensed psychologist with a decade of experience supporting children, teens, and adults. My work focuses on helping people form deeper connections, manage stress and anxiety, and navigate the complexities of neurodivergence. I have a particular interest in supporting those with histories of immigration, complex families, and multi-cultural relationships. I also specialize in working with teens and young adults struggling with their body or eating disorders.
I work with adults, couples, families, adolescents, and older adults navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, caregiving stress, life transitions, and longstanding patterns that can leave people feeling stuck. Many people come to therapy feeling emotionally overloaded or disconnected from themselves. They may feel caught in painful relationship dynamics, worn down by self-criticism, or exhausted by the pressure to keep functioning while struggling privately. Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what is happening, and approach yourself and your relationships with greater clarity.
I work with adults, couples, families, adolescents, and older adults navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, caregiving stress, life transitions, and longstanding patterns that can leave people feeling stuck. Many people come to therapy feeling emotionally overloaded or disconnected from themselves. They may feel caught in painful relationship dynamics, worn down by self-criticism, or exhausted by the pressure to keep functioning while struggling privately. Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what is happening, and approach yourself and your relationships with greater clarity.
As a trauma, relationship, and sex therapist, I support individuals and couples in working through trauma, discrepancy in desire, communication challenges, betrayal/loss of trust/infidelity, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma, sexual inexperience, kink, ENM, sexual difficulties (e.g., erectile dysfunction or vaginismus), and more. I use a warm and nonjudgmental approach to support clients in releasing shame to get to the root of healing. I believe that all clients have the inner resources and tools with which to navigate life’s challenges and that it is my job to support clients in identifying and strengthening these tools.
As a trauma, relationship, and sex therapist, I support individuals and couples in working through trauma, discrepancy in desire, communication challenges, betrayal/loss of trust/infidelity, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma, sexual inexperience, kink, ENM, sexual difficulties (e.g., erectile dysfunction or vaginismus), and more. I use a warm and nonjudgmental approach to support clients in releasing shame to get to the root of healing. I believe that all clients have the inner resources and tools with which to navigate life’s challenges and that it is my job to support clients in identifying and strengthening these tools.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. Maybe you're navigating trauma, life transitions, or questions around your identity. Many of the people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or unsure why certain patterns keep showing up even when they “know better” intellectually. I work with adults seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional relief, and a greater sense of safety and trust within themselves. I bring a very human, down-to-earth presence to therapy and value curiosity, humor, and authenticity in the work we do together.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. Maybe you're navigating trauma, life transitions, or questions around your identity. Many of the people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or unsure why certain patterns keep showing up even when they “know better” intellectually. I work with adults seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional relief, and a greater sense of safety and trust within themselves. I bring a very human, down-to-earth presence to therapy and value curiosity, humor, and authenticity in the work we do together.
I initially specialized in treating PTSD, and trauma therapy continues to be one of my main passions. I have a diverse experience with a wide range of mental health/neurological disorders but more importantly, an ideal patient would be one who is open and willing to process difficult topics and memories as opposed to continuing to engage in avoidance (a short term bandage for a long term injury). I describe my style as collaborative, directive, and solution oriented, but also find power in allowing clients to process deep rooted issues in a non-judgmental way. **Please note I do not accept insurance***
I initially specialized in treating PTSD, and trauma therapy continues to be one of my main passions. I have a diverse experience with a wide range of mental health/neurological disorders but more importantly, an ideal patient would be one who is open and willing to process difficult topics and memories as opposed to continuing to engage in avoidance (a short term bandage for a long term injury). I describe my style as collaborative, directive, and solution oriented, but also find power in allowing clients to process deep rooted issues in a non-judgmental way. **Please note I do not accept insurance***
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
Are you feeling lost, numb, or overwhelmed, navigating trauma, substance use recovery, relationship challenges, or a major life transition? Maybe you’re trying to juggle multiple roles and responsibilities while feeling unsure of your path, struggling to stay grounded, and questioning your worth along the way. You might even feel like you don’t quite fit in, a “black sheep” who has a hard time fully expressing your true self. If this resonates, you’re not alone and there is a way back to yourself. My work is centered around helping you come home to who you truly are.
Are you feeling lost, numb, or overwhelmed, navigating trauma, substance use recovery, relationship challenges, or a major life transition? Maybe you’re trying to juggle multiple roles and responsibilities while feeling unsure of your path, struggling to stay grounded, and questioning your worth along the way. You might even feel like you don’t quite fit in, a “black sheep” who has a hard time fully expressing your true self. If this resonates, you’re not alone and there is a way back to yourself. My work is centered around helping you come home to who you truly are.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure of how to move forward — you're not alone. Therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect with yourself, heal from burnout, navigate complex relationships, or manage life’s unexpected changes. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can slow down, feel genuinely seen, and begin to move toward the life you want.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure of how to move forward — you're not alone. Therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect with yourself, heal from burnout, navigate complex relationships, or manage life’s unexpected changes. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can slow down, feel genuinely seen, and begin to move toward the life you want.
Hello and welcome. I am a licensed psychotherapist in California with nearly 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy and consultation services to adults. I take a holistic approach to your therapy, focusing on the treatment and integration of mind, body, and soul.
Hello and welcome. I am a licensed psychotherapist in California with nearly 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy and consultation services to adults. I take a holistic approach to your therapy, focusing on the treatment and integration of mind, body, and soul.
I work with people who understand their patterns intellectually but still feel trapped in them. Many of my clients describe some version of the same thing: feeling stuck in survival mode, shut down or emotionally flat, caught in patterns of codependency or addiction, or noticing relationship dynamics that repeat no matter how much insight they have. If you're living with complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, or chronic stress and you sense that you need to explore somewhere deeper than the thinking mind, that's where this work comes in.
I work with people who understand their patterns intellectually but still feel trapped in them. Many of my clients describe some version of the same thing: feeling stuck in survival mode, shut down or emotionally flat, caught in patterns of codependency or addiction, or noticing relationship dynamics that repeat no matter how much insight they have. If you're living with complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, or chronic stress and you sense that you need to explore somewhere deeper than the thinking mind, that's where this work comes in.
You may feel caught between desire and shame. Part of you may long for pleasure, connection, freedom, or sexual expression, while another part feels guilty, afraid, disgusted, out-of-control, or convinced something is wrong with you. This can be especially painful if you grew up with religious sexual shame, purity culture, misinformation about sexuality, or labels like “sex addiction” that left you feeling more broken than understood.
You may feel caught between desire and shame. Part of you may long for pleasure, connection, freedom, or sexual expression, while another part feels guilty, afraid, disgusted, out-of-control, or convinced something is wrong with you. This can be especially painful if you grew up with religious sexual shame, purity culture, misinformation about sexuality, or labels like “sex addiction” that left you feeling more broken than understood.
I am a collaborative therapist which means that we work together on the goals you want to achieve and how you'd like to achieve therm.
I am a collaborative therapist which means that we work together on the goals you want to achieve and how you'd like to achieve therm.
Do you struggle with finding or maintaining inner peace in specific areas of your life or, in life in general? Do you experience unhappiness or dissatisfaction with your life? Therapy may help you identify the blocks in your life that keep you from living and experiencing life as you desire. Left unchecked and unexamined, negative dynamics rooted in our past and/or fears & anxiety about the future may progress with greater consequence and/or disillusionment about life. I strive to understand your experience(s) in order to form a genuine connection and to identify meaningful solutions that honor you and your highest life aspirations.
Do you struggle with finding or maintaining inner peace in specific areas of your life or, in life in general? Do you experience unhappiness or dissatisfaction with your life? Therapy may help you identify the blocks in your life that keep you from living and experiencing life as you desire. Left unchecked and unexamined, negative dynamics rooted in our past and/or fears & anxiety about the future may progress with greater consequence and/or disillusionment about life. I strive to understand your experience(s) in order to form a genuine connection and to identify meaningful solutions that honor you and your highest life aspirations.
I think I work best with clients who are motivated to address specific issues in their lives that hold them back in some way. Having a goal and wanting more for themselves in their personal lives, and work lives, gives the therapy the direction and purpose that increases its effectiveness. People are complex and everyone deserves to be treated as unique individuals with their own set of needs, preferences and interpersonal styles. My job is to fit into their psychological world to understand how to help them best--an "informed collaboration" that is purposeful and intentional.
I think I work best with clients who are motivated to address specific issues in their lives that hold them back in some way. Having a goal and wanting more for themselves in their personal lives, and work lives, gives the therapy the direction and purpose that increases its effectiveness. People are complex and everyone deserves to be treated as unique individuals with their own set of needs, preferences and interpersonal styles. My job is to fit into their psychological world to understand how to help them best--an "informed collaboration" that is purposeful and intentional.
I’m Natalie, a strengths-based, relational therapist supporting individuals and couples seeking clarity, grounding, and connection - both within themselves and in their relationships. Many of my clients are used to holding it all together, yet find themselves struggling with boundaries, people-pleasing, or persistent self-doubt. You might be overthinking decisions, feeling distance in your relationship, or adjusting to an identity shift such as becoming a parent.
I’m Natalie, a strengths-based, relational therapist supporting individuals and couples seeking clarity, grounding, and connection - both within themselves and in their relationships. Many of my clients are used to holding it all together, yet find themselves struggling with boundaries, people-pleasing, or persistent self-doubt. You might be overthinking decisions, feeling distance in your relationship, or adjusting to an identity shift such as becoming a parent.
Are you living with or have you recently been diagnosed with a major medical condition? Caring for someone who is ill or dying? Are you having difficulties coping with a chronic or newly diagnosed illness? Are your children struggling with the loss of a loved one? Are you dealing with the impact of illness on body image? Are you considering end of life options or dealing with issues such as loss and grief? We help patients, their loved ones, and caregivers coping with cancer, life-altering illness, chronic pain, neurological conditions, infertility, complex pregnancy, and end of life issues.
Are you living with or have you recently been diagnosed with a major medical condition? Caring for someone who is ill or dying? Are you having difficulties coping with a chronic or newly diagnosed illness? Are your children struggling with the loss of a loved one? Are you dealing with the impact of illness on body image? Are you considering end of life options or dealing with issues such as loss and grief? We help patients, their loved ones, and caregivers coping with cancer, life-altering illness, chronic pain, neurological conditions, infertility, complex pregnancy, and end of life issues.
I believe our most challenging times can also be our greatest opportunity for healing. With the right perspective and the proper support system, difficult times can transition to a stronger, more resilient you.
I believe our most challenging times can also be our greatest opportunity for healing. With the right perspective and the proper support system, difficult times can transition to a stronger, more resilient you.
You're capable, insightful, and exhausted. You've read a lot, maybe been to therapy for years — you understand your patterns, but your body is revolting: 3am wake-ups, a racing heart in meetings with difficult people, snapping at people you love. You can't think your way out of a nervous system stuck on high alert. I work with people courageously carrying anxiety, burnout, depression, or the long shadow of childhood trauma and complex PTSD — capable people juggling careers and caregiving who feel overwhelmed, numb, or quietly cynical. We calm the body first, because insight alone can't reach a system that has forgotten how to rest.
You're capable, insightful, and exhausted. You've read a lot, maybe been to therapy for years — you understand your patterns, but your body is revolting: 3am wake-ups, a racing heart in meetings with difficult people, snapping at people you love. You can't think your way out of a nervous system stuck on high alert. I work with people courageously carrying anxiety, burnout, depression, or the long shadow of childhood trauma and complex PTSD — capable people juggling careers and caregiving who feel overwhelmed, numb, or quietly cynical. We calm the body first, because insight alone can't reach a system that has forgotten how to rest.
Hello, I offer therapy for adults and adolescents who are struggling with PTSD, life transitions, grief, depression and anxiety. In my work I offer myself as a supportive presence and companion who will help you navigate through the difficulties you are facing.
Hello, I offer therapy for adults and adolescents who are struggling with PTSD, life transitions, grief, depression and anxiety. In my work I offer myself as a supportive presence and companion who will help you navigate through the difficulties you are facing.
I have over 25 years of providing individual therapy to adults, children and adolescents. I also work with couples. My clinical experience and training will be the guide in working collaboratively with you to make sense of how you might be avoiding feelings with counterproductive activities or are overwhelmed by emotions and thoughts that prevent you from living a more satisfying life. My specialty areas include: issues related to separation and divorce, child therapy and interventions for early childhood issues. I am interested in understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma. I have experience working with symptoms from trauma.
I have over 25 years of providing individual therapy to adults, children and adolescents. I also work with couples. My clinical experience and training will be the guide in working collaboratively with you to make sense of how you might be avoiding feelings with counterproductive activities or are overwhelmed by emotions and thoughts that prevent you from living a more satisfying life. My specialty areas include: issues related to separation and divorce, child therapy and interventions for early childhood issues. I am interested in understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma. I have experience working with symptoms from trauma.
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