Online Trauma Therapy for Sacramento area Residents
As long as we are engaged in storytelling that moves the culture forward, it doesn’t matter what format it is.
-LeVar Burton
Trauma Healing without The Commute
This region is spread out, and many people are already commuting between suburbs, downtown, campus, and work. Adding a drive to a therapy appointment can make it easy to cancel on a day when you're tired or overwhelmed, which is often when the work matters most. Online sessions take the drive, and the summer heat, out of the equation. You can log in from a spare room, a quiet corner, or a parked car with headphones on, and I'll help you shape a space that feels private and safe enough.
How I Help
I work with adults healing from trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, and the long echo of childhood experiences. Depending on what you need, we might draw on:
EMDR therapy, to process painful memories and the beliefs that grew around them
Somatic Experiencing, to work with what's happening in your body, gently and at your pace
Mindfulness-based therapy, to support steadiness and presence
Talk therapy, when the most healing thing is simply being heard
What Working Together Feels Like
We begin with a free 15-minute conversation. Ask me anything, and notice how it feels to talk with me. I’m a strong believer in a collaborative approach to therapy, so please don’t feel shy if you have any questions about what to expect in a session or how I might work with your specific goals. If it doesn’t feel like we’re a good match, I’ll help you find someone who is a better fit, no problem.
Fees and Insurance
My fee is $250 per session, with a limited number of sliding-scale spots. I'm out of network, and I'm happy to provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
A few Questions
Do you have an office in Sacramento?
No, my practice is fully online, and I see clients across California by secure video.
Do I need to be in California?
Yes. My license is in California, so you need to be physically here during our sessions, even if you're only here temporarily.
Can EMDR really be done online?
It can, and many people prefer it! I wrote about what the research says here.
What if I'm not sure online therapy is right for me?
That's what the free consultation is for. I'll be honest about whether I think we're a good fit, and if we're not, I'll help you find someone who is.
More questions?
See my FAQ page or contact me and we can talk it through. To see the other areas I serve, visit Where I Work.
If you're in the Sacramento area and ready to feel more at home in your body and your life, I'd love to hear from you.
Therapeutic Approaches
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Mindfulness Based Therapy
Mindfulness based approaches allow clients to explore the content of their minds without getting swept away in the emotion or story.
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EMDR Therapy
EMDR is a psychotherapy technique that utilizes bilateral stimulation to help individuals tap into the brain’s natural ability to process distressing memories, thoughts and experiences.
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Somatic Experiencing Therapy
Somatic Experiencing is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the body's role in processing and healing trauma through tracking and shifting awareness of body sensations and emotions.