Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

2 Endorsed

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 272-2830

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You're a high-achiever who looks "put together"- but inside you're anxious, overwhelmed, or numb. You were the "good one", the helper, the one who doesn't cause problems. Now people-pleasing and emotional neglect shows up as burnout, empty relationships, and chronic health symptoms. You wonder why you can't relax, why you second guess yourself, and why your body pays the price for everything you survived. I help high achievers heal trauma stored in the body so that you can feel safer, not just that your mind "understands". I use somatic interventions, brainspotting, EMDR, and neurofeedback to heal mind, body, and brain.

I’m one of only 47 practitioners in the U.S. certified in Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry, a gentle approach to the roots of shame, self‑blame, and people‑pleasing. I also use Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, neurofeedback, IFS, EMDR, and psychedelic‑assisted psychotherapy to create a customized, nervous‑system‑safe plan that feels right for you.

I know it can feel like you've tried everything and that nothing works. Together we can develop tools that gently ease you back into connection with yourself, your body, others, & the world. When therapy is working, you start to feel more present, shift your self concept, & with regular practice find a calmer, safer you. You don't have to do it alone.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Shay DuBois now - (619) 272-2830

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 272-2830

My website

Brainspotting, EMDR, and Somatic virtual therapy. Featured in National Geographic, The Flow Space, Yahoo! Life, and Huffington Post.

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Sexual Abuse

$267 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Somatic Trauma Therapy: Working with the Mind, Body, and Brain Your body is tired of keeping score.

Let's Connect (619) 272-2830

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 272-2830

My website

Brainspotting, EMDR, and Somatic virtual therapy. Featured in National Geographic, The Flow Space, Yahoo! Life, and Huffington Post.

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Sexual Abuse

$267 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Somatic Trauma Therapy: Working with the Mind, Body, and Brain Your body is tired of keeping score.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $267

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

I can provide a superbill for my clients who have out-of-network reimbursement.

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (619) 272-2830

I can provide a superbill for my clients who have out-of-network reimbursement.

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (619) 272-2830

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 100049 Shay DuBois

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 10 years

Attended University of New England, MSW, Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Trauma Research Foundation Neurofeedback / 2023

Certificate from Compassionate Inquiry Certification 2024

I am one of 37 people in the US Certified in Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry. I KNOW trauma and how to work with trauma in a safe and supported way so that therapy doesn't suck. Check out my contribution to National Geographic about somatic therapy.

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (619) 272-2830

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (619) 272-2830

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Sexual Abuse

Expertise

Anger Management
Asperger's Syndrome
Cancer
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Early Attachment Issues
Early Childhood Neglect
First Responders
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Stress
Transgender
Veterans
Women's Issues

Many people feel cut off, unlovable, unable to relax or form healthy relationships. Many were abused but some had food on the table and loving parents. Clients come to me with anxiety, depression, and an empty place they can't fill, really confused about why they feel this way. Sometimes trauma is about what didn't happen that needed to. I can help you make sense of your trauma symptoms.

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (619) 272-2830

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (619) 272-2830

2 Endorsements

Gina Arellano

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I've met many trauma therapists in my field and no one compares to Shay! She is truly in a league of her own when it comes to helping clients move through their trauma and come out the other side stronger. Shay helps you turn surviving into thriving!

Holly Turnbull

RPsych, MA, BSc, CVRP, CRSP

Shay offers a beautiful safe space for healing, a warm dose of empathy and compassion, a sprinkle of humor, and oodles of professional knowledge that invites deep personal insight and transformation. Highly recommend!

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Brainspotting
Compassion Focused
Compassionate Inquiry
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Ketamine-Assisted
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Neurofeedback
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I was featured in National Geographic in an article on somatic therapy for trauma. In my work, I integrate Compassionate Inquiry, IFS, and Brainspotting. Trauma affects the body, mind, and brain, so we gently address all three. I offer a safe space to reconnect with yourself, others, and the world. Healing is possible—trauma sucks, therapy doesn't have to.

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (619) 272-2830

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (619) 272-2830

Location

Primary Location

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 272-2830

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Brainspotting, EMDR, and Somatic virtual therapy. Featured in National Geographic, The Flow Space, Yahoo! Life, and Huffington Post.

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 272-2830

Brainspotting, EMDR, and Somatic virtual therapy. Featured in National Geographic, The Flow Space, Yahoo! Life, and Huffington Post.

Shay DuBois

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 272-2830

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