Trauma Therapy in California for Women Carrying the Weight of the Past
You’ve learned to shrink your needs, to push through and be the “strong” one, but inside the old wounds till ache.
How have you spent years being the strong one?
Always holding it together no matter how tired you feel.
Keeping your past buried because you don’t want to “go there.”
Avoiding certain conversations or situations because they trigger memories you can’t explain.
Feeling like no matter what you achieve, you’re still not “enough.”
Does This Sound Familiar?
Trauma doesn’t just live in your memories. It lives in your body, your reactions, and your relationships. My clients often describe:
Feeling on edge or hyperaware, even in safe situations.
Avoiding people, places, or things that remind them of the past
Struggling to trust, open up, or feel emotionally close
Emotional outbursts or shutting down without knowing why
Overthinking every decision, worried about what could go wrong
Feeling numb or disconnected from themselves
How Trauma Therapy Can Help You
Living like this doesn’t have to be your normal. In our work together, you can learn to:
Feel safe in your own body again
Respond instead of react when you’re triggered
Release the emotional weight that’s been stuck for years
Create relationships that feel grounded and secure
Move forward without the constant pull of the past
My Approach to Trauma Therapy
I combine trauma-informed therapy with EMDR and nervous system-based strategies.
Understand your patterns: We’ll connect the dots between your past and present, without getting lost in the details.
Soften your nervous system: You’ll learn practical tools to regulate when stress or triggers hit.
Release what’s stuck: EMDR helps your brain reprocess old pain so it no longer runs the show.
Start Trauma Therapy in California
You don’t have to carry the past by yourself anymore. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start living with more ease, I can help.
Client Reflection
“Olivia helped me realize how tired I was of being the strong one… she created a space that was safe enough to express my raw emotions without judgment.”
EMDR Client Reflection
“Olivia gets to the root of things in a way that felt safe for me. She helped me see the things I could not name.”
FAQs about Trauma Therapy
If you have more questions have a look at the FAQ page or reach out.
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I don’t do surface-level therapy. We won’t just talk about coping… we’ll get to the patterns underneath that keep you stuck in survival mode. I use EMDR and trauma-informed tools to help you process what’s been stored in your body, not just your mind. You won’t have to rehash everything — just come as you are, and we’ll work with what’s showing up now.
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Nope. Many of my clients come in saying, “I don’t even know where to start.” That’s okay. You don’t have to have a list or a plan. My job is to help you make sense of what’s going on underneath the stress, anxiety, and burnout and help you feel more like you again
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There’s no pressure to perform here. Some sessions are quiet. Some are reflective. Some are emotional. You don’t have to come in ready to talk about everything. We move at your pace with tools that help when words don’t come easy.
