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.

Consultation Services (Nationwide & Worldwide)

In addition to therapy, I offer non-clinical, psychology-informed consultation for individuals and professionals who want insight, strategy, and perspective without beginning formal treatment. Consultation is advisory and educational in nature and is designed to support complex decisions, leadership challenges, and personal crossroads.

Consultation Services (Non-Clinical)

  • Focus: Strategic psychological consultation for high-stakes decisions, role or career transitions, ethical or values-based dilemmas, and clarity around next steps

  • Format: One-time or short-term meetings, with the option for follow-up consultations as needed

  • Availability: Secure online consultation available nationwide and worldwide; limited in-person consultation by appointment in the greater Sacramento area

  • Scope: No diagnosis, treatment plan, or insurance billing; not a substitute for psychotherapy or crisis services

  • Privacy: Self-pay only for consultation, with no reports provided to employers, agencies, or insurers

  • Relationship to therapy: If it becomes clear that therapy would better meet your needs, I will say so and can help you explore options, including treatment with me in California or Virginia or referrals in your local area

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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

  • Strategic Psychological Consultation:

    Non-clinical, confidential consultation offering values-guided insight, strategy, and direction for personal or professional decision-making. Nationwide and worldwide availability. Explore consultation services

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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.

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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.

Schedule Consultation

  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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