Trauma-Informed Therapy for Adults in California & Virginia

ACT-led, evidence-based therapy to process trauma, rebuild trust, and live aligned with your values, online across CA & VA, and in-person by appointment in Folsom, California.

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What I Offer in California & Virginia

I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults across California and Virginia, grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and supported by CBT, CPT, and mindfulness. My approach combines practical skill-building with deeper meaning-making so that growth shows up in real life, not just in session.

I currently see clients online statewide and offer in-person sessions by appointment in Folsom, California.

At-a-Glance

  • Services: PTSD & trauma therapy, C-PTSD, attachment-focused therapy, anxiety therapy, clearance-safe therapy, adult skills groups

  • Approach: ACT core + CBT/CPT/mindfulness; paced exposure only if chosen

  • Scheduling: Weekly or bi-weekly 50-min sessions; brief or ongoing care based on goals

  • Privacy: Self-pay for full confidentiality; superbills available for OON reimbursement

  • Coverage: Telehealth CA & VA • In-person Folsom CA (by appointment)

  • Fees: $300 / 50 min

  • Licensure: CA PSY36022 • VA 0810007130

  • Start: Free 15-minute consultation

Licensed & Available

I am licensed as a clinical psychologist in California and Virginia and provide HIPAA-secure telehealth designed for flexibility and discretion. Within that framework, I also offer non-clinical consultation to clients in other states and countries, with a clear distinction between therapy and consultation so that your care remains ethical, transparent, and tailored to your goals.

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My Mission

At Next Mission Recovery, my mission is to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care that helps individuals make sense of their experiences, without stigma or judgment.
Rooted in scientific research and guided by evidence-based treatments like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), my approach supports:

  • A deeper understanding of how trauma affects the body, mind, and relationships

  • A collaborative space that prioritizes insight, trust, and emotional safety

  • Respect for your identity, autonomy, and lived experience

  • Recovery that feels meaningful, goal-oriented, and sustainable

My Approach (ACT-Led, Trauma-Informed)

I lead with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), building psychological flexibility so difficult thoughts, memories, or body alarms don’t run the day. Depending on your goals and readiness, I integrate:

  • CBT: Updating trauma-shaped beliefs; sleep and routine anchors; gentle behavioral experiments.

  • CPT: Systematically examining beliefs about safety, trust, power/control, esteem, and intimacy to reduce shame and restore meaning.

  • PE (When Appropriate): Choice-based, titrated exposure, only with stabilization and consent.

  • Mindfulness & Grounding: Present-moment skills for regulation and reconnection.

Services at a Glance

  • Trauma & PTSD Therapy:

    ACT-led, values-guided recovery to process trauma safely and reduce flashbacks, avoidance, hypervigilance, and emotional numbing. Explore PTSD therapy

  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) Therapy:

    Stabilization, skills, compassion, and meaning-making for long-term healing—paced to your nervous system and context. Explore C-PTSD therapy

  • Attachment-Focused Therapy:

    Strengthen boundaries, trust, and emotional intimacy; work with anxious, avoidant, or mixed patterns in relationships. Explore attachment therapy

  • Anxiety Therapy:

    Reduce worry, panic, and rumination with ACT-informed, skills-based care; create routines that support sleep and regulation. Explore anxiety therapy

  • Security-Clearance-Safe Therapy:

    Confidential, insurance-free workflows for federal employees, first responders, and public-facing roles. Explore clearance-safe therapy

  • Adult Group Psychoeducation (Reduced Fee):

    Skills-focused, supportive groups for stabilization, regulation, and values-based living. Explore group psychoeducation

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In-Person Sessions in Folsom (By Appointment)

I primarily provide secure telehealth for adults across California and Virginia. If you prefer in-person therapy, I offer private, by-appointment sessions in Folsom, CA. The exact office details are shared after scheduling to ensure client privacy and safety. Learn more about my Folsom-based care on the Locations page.

Where I Provide Care (Statewide Telehealth)

Online therapy for adults across California and Virginia.

For detailed availability, visit Locations.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re seeking trauma-informed therapy in California or Virginia, schedule a complimentary consultation. We’ll talk about goals, pacing, and whether working together feels like the right next step.

My practice integrates trauma-informed care, ACT, and evidence-based approaches to help you move toward what matters most. I provide telehealth trauma therapy in California, with limited in-person availability in Folsom by appointment. For clients on the East Coast, I also offer online trauma therapy in Falls Church VA and throughout Northern Virginia.

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Who I Help

  • Adults working through PTSD & trauma, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), and attachment-related patterns

  • People facing anxiety, panic, rumination, or sleep disruption that narrows daily life

  • Veterans, first responders, federal/state employees, and clearance-sensitive professionals needing confidentiality

  • Immigrants & refugees coping with displacement and identity stressors

  • LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities seeking affirming, evidence-based care

  • Families surviving the impacts of trauma and PTSD

  • Clients who prefer ACT-led therapy with practical skills (CBT, CPT, mindful grounding; optional, paced exposure when useful)

How Sessions Work

  • Start with a 15‑minute consultation to discuss fit and goals.

  • Weekly or bi‑weekly 50‑minute sessions via HIPAA‑secure video.

  • Self‑pay for confidentiality; superbills available for potential OON reimbursement.

  • Between sessions, brief skills practice (grounding, values‑guided steps, sleep anchors) to build momentum, without overwhelm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If you want flexibility and a blend of approaches, integrative therapy may fit. If you prefer a time-limited, step-by-step protocol with clear milestones, an evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) like CPT can be a strong choice. We can also combine them (e.g., integrative work with a focused CPT block) and adjust over time.

  • We’ll focus on values-guided actions, willingness skills, and present-moment awareness. The aim is to expand your life even when hard memories or sensations show up—so your day is guided by what matters, not by avoidance.

  • Yes. Many clients do both. We’ll pace it—stabilization and regulation first, then meaning-making and relationship skills so changes hold up in daily life.

  • No. PE is optional and used only when appropriate and chosen. We can accomplish a lot with ACT, CBT, and CPT; if and when PE makes sense, we’ll prepare and consent before we try it.

  • A private space, stable internet, and a device with camera/audio. Headphones help. I’ll share brief tech tips before your first session so it feels smooth and secure. Learn more.

  • Yes. I primarily provide online therapy across California and Virginia, and I also offer private, by-appointment sessions in Folsom, California. The in-person option can help if you prefer face-to-face connection or are returning to therapy after trauma work online.

  • No. For privacy and safety, I share the office address after scheduling. The space is calm, confidential, and designed for trauma-informed, one-to-one work.

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