Trauma Therapy in Northern California: Mindful Online Care for Adults in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose & Sacramento

ACT-based therapy grounded in mindfulness and values. I support adults across San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose & Sacramento through secure, compassionate online sessions statewide.

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At a Glance: Trauma Therapy in Northern California

I provide ACT-led therapy online for adults across Northern California, with private in-person sessions in Folsom by appointment. Our work reduces hypervigilance and avoidance, rebuilds regulation, and restores values-guided living, at a pace that fits your nervous system.

Quick Facts

  • Modality: Telehealth statewide (HIPAA-secure) • In-person: Folsom by appointment

  • Approach: ACT-led with CBT, CPT, mindful grounding; optional, consent-based PE when helpful

  • Who I help: Adults with PTSD/C-PTSD, attachment challenges, anxiety, mood concerns; veterans & first responders; clearance-sensitive professionals; caregivers; tech/healthcare/law

  • Service area (scannable): Bay Area: San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley; South Bay: San Jose, Palo Alto; North Bay: Santa Rosa, Napa • Sacramento Metro: Folsom, Roseville, Elk Grove Davis.

  • Privacy: Self-pay (no insurance) • Superbills for potential OON benefits

  • Fees: $300 per 50 minutes

  • Licensure: CA PSY36022 • VA 0810007130

  • Start: Free 15-minute phone consultation

Who I Support Across Northern California

  • Adults living with PTSD/C-PTSD, attachment wounds, anxiety, and mood concerns

  • Bay Area professionals in tech, healthcare, education, and public service navigating burnout and high visibility

  • Communities impacted by wildfires/disaster stress (evacuations, smoke seasons, recovery)

  • Immigrants & refugees processing displacement, raids, and cultural trauma

  • LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities facing systemic stressors

  • Rural North State residents seeking consistent access to care via online therapy

How I Work (ACT‑Led, Evidence‑Based)

I integrate several evidence-based trauma therapies, adapting each to fit your values, readiness, and environment, whether you’re in the Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, or a rural part of Northern California.

These approaches are paced, consent-based, and always grounded in psychological safety.

  • ACT helps many of my Northern California clients—including professionals in tech, healthcare, education, and public service—stay anchored in their values while managing trauma symptoms and stress.

    Together we build psychological flexibility, acceptance, and present-moment awareness so that trauma-shaped thoughts no longer drive your choices.

  • CBT supports practical changes in trauma-related thinking patterns and everyday habits.

    We focus on identifying and updating beliefs formed by chronic stress, improving sleep and routine consistency, and applying these skills in real-life settings—commutes, workplaces, and family roles common across the Bay Area and Sacramento Metro.

  • For many clients in Northern California, CPT helps untangle stuck beliefs around safety, trust, control, and intimacy that often linger after trauma.

    This structured approach supports insight, meaning-making, and a renewed sense of agency.

  • Exposure therapy is introduced gradually and only with consent.
    It can be especially effective when avoidance has narrowed your life—such as steering clear of public spaces, professional settings, or regions associated with traumatic experiences.

    We move at your pace and ensure stability before taking this step.

  • Mindfulness and grounding techniques widen your capacity for emotional regulation—whether you’re decompressing after a long Bay Area workday, commuting between cities, or reconnecting with nature in Northern California.

    We integrate brief, practical exercises that you can apply between sessions.

Private telehealth setup with laptop and phone for online trauma therapy in Northern California.

Regions I Serve in Northern California

I’m licensed statewide in California and meet with clients through HIPAA-secure telehealth or in-person by appointment in Folsom.
This page highlights my Northern California service areas:

  • Bay Area:

    San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, Palo Alto, Santa Rosa, and surrounding communities.

  • North Coast:

    Mendocino, Humboldt/Eureka, Fort Bragg, Del Norte/Crescent City, and coastal communities.

  • Shasta/Redding & The North State:

    Redding, Shasta Lake, Red Bluff, Chico, and mountain communities.

  • Sacramento Valley:

    For Folsom, Roseville, Sacramento, Elk Grove and nearby cities, see the dedicated Sacramento Metro page.

What to Expect in Therapy

  • First Session:

    In our first meeting, we’ll identify your goals and explore how past experiences continue to shape your present. Many Northern California clients balance demanding work, family, and community roles—so we focus on clarity, stabilization, and practical tools you can start using right away.

  • Confidential Online Care & Flexible Scheduling:

    Sessions are delivered through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth. I operate as a self-pay practice (with superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement) to maintain full confidentiality—an important consideration for clearance-sensitive and public-facing professionals across Northern California.

  • Frequency & Duration:

    Most clients meet weekly or bi-weekly for 50-minute sessions. Depending on your needs, we may follow a structured treatment plan (8–16 sessions) or continue longer-term for deeper relational or trauma-integration work.

Ready to Begin?

Schedule your free 15‑minute consultation to see whether we’re a good fit and to talk about next steps for trauma recovery in Northern California.

Schedule Consultation

  • Yes. I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth for adults across San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Chico, Redding, and rural North State communities. Online care makes therapy accessible even in regions with fewer local providers.

  • My work is ACT-led and integrates CBT, CPT, PE, and mindfulness, tailored for diverse needs—from Bay Area tech professionals to agricultural and rural communities in the North State.

  • Yes. I specialize in PTSD and C-PTSD, whether related to wildfires, family-of-origin trauma, systemic oppression, or workplace burnout.

  • Sessions are insurance-free and private, designed for professionals in law, healthcare, tech, and government who need confidentiality around mental health.

  • No. We start with grounding and stabilization, introducing trauma processing only when you’re ready and supported.

  • Yes. In addition to online therapy across California, I provide limited in-person sessions by appointment in Folsom. This option supports clients seeking trauma-informed care with the privacy of a small, dedicated office setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Visit my frequently asked questions about online trauma therapy page.