Trauma therapy in San Diego FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling in San Diego

  • A trauma therapist helps individuals process and heal from past experiences that continue to impact their mental, emotional, or physical well-being. As a trauma therapist in San Diego, I support clients in identifying how trauma shows up in their daily life and guide them toward a greater sense of peace, resilience, and connection.

  • If you’re struggling with anxiety, emotional numbness, flashbacks, irritability, or feeling constantly on edge, these may be signs of unresolved trauma. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, present, and confident in your relationships and daily life.

  • Yes. You don’t have to share everything all at once to benefit from therapy. As your trauma therapist, I’ll help you build emotional safety first and will always move at your pace.

  • Yes, I offer virtual trauma therapy to clients across San Diego and throughout California. All sessions are held via a secure, confidential video platform, allowing you to attend therapy from the comfort and privacy of your home.

  • It’s different for everyone. Some clients begin to notice meaningful changes after a few months, while others may benefit from longer-term support. We’ll regularly check in on your progress and make adjustments as needed to support your healing.

  • Sometimes therapy brings up strong emotions, but we’ll build tools to help you stay grounded and supported along the way. Healing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel safe and empowered.

  • Yes. Many of my clients are highly responsible, caring individuals who appear to be doing well from the outside, but feel exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed inside. If that sounds like you, you're not alone—and therapy can help you reconnect with your sense of self and calm.

 

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Trauma & PTSD

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