Online Trauma Therapy in Northern California

I provide online trauma therapy for adults across Northern California—including the Bay Area, North Coast, and Shasta/Redding—and I’m licensed in California and Virginia. My approach is ACT‑led, integrating CBT, CPT, PE, and mindfulness to help you reduce symptoms, build regulation, and move toward your values—privately and securely.

Who I Support Across Northern California

Trauma can shape how you think, feel, relate, and work. I support adults navigating:

  • PTSD and Complex PTSD (C‑PTSD)

  • attachment wounds (anxious, avoidant, disorganized patterns)

  • anxiety and depression connected to trauma

  • Occupational stress in security‑clearance roles, federal service, and first response

  • Experiences of immigration, displacement, or systemic trauma

We set the pace together. Safety, collaboration, and skills you can use right away.

How I Work (ACT‑Led, Evidence‑Based)

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

  • Build psychological flexibility so memories and emotions don’t steer your choices

  • Practice acceptance + present‑moment awareness

  • Clarify values and take consistent steps toward them

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

  • Shift trauma‑shaped beliefs; reduce rumination and harsh self‑talk

  • Behavioral skills for sleep, routines, and daily functioning

CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)

  • Work with stuck beliefs about safety, trust, control, esteem, and intimacy

PE (Prolonged Exposure) — When Helpful

  • Graded, consent‑based exposure to feared cues or memories

Mindfulness & Grounding

  • Skills for regulation, dissociation, and overwhelm to widen your window of tolerance

EMDR/EFT/IFS

I do not offer EMDR/EFT/IFS. If those are preferred, I can discuss referral options.

Regions I Serve in Northern California

I’m fully online and can meet with you anywhere in California. This page focuses on the wider Northern California region.

  • 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:

    We clarify goals, relevant history at your pace, and immediate supports. You leave with a collaborative plan and first skills to practice.

  • Online Care, Confidential & Flexible:

    Secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Self-pay practice (superbills available for OON benefits).

  • Frequency & Duration:

    Weekly or bi-weekly 50-minute sessions; protocol options (8–16 sessions) or longer-term care depending on goals.

Explore my therapy services to see related options.

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. I provide secure, HIPAA‑compliant telehealth across the Bay Area, North Coast, and Shasta/Redding.

  • I lead with ACT and integrate CBT, CPT, PE, and mindfulness.

  • Yes. I work with PTSD and Complex PTSD (C‑PTSD) and related issues like attachment, anxiety, and depression.

  • Yes. I’m insurance‑free and focus on privacy for security‑clearance and first‑responder roles.

  • No. We prioritize safety, stabilization, and pacing by consent.