Online Trauma Therapy
in California
Many adults seeking therapy appear capable and high-functioning on the outside. Inside, things often feel less steady, marked by self-doubt, emotional numbness, or a constant sense of needing to stay alert after time in emotionally unsafe, neglectful, or controlling relationships.
I work with adults across California who are seeking relational trauma therapy and trying to understand and shift these patterns.
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This work focuses on restoring clarity and self-trust while respecting nervous system capacity and readiness.
Progress often looks like less internal second-guessing, steadier boundaries, and a growing ability to trust your own perceptions again.
Insight and emotional exposure are approached carefully and are not forced before readiness is present.
Who This Work Is For
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Not all trauma comes from a single event.
Many adults seek therapy not because they identify with the word trauma, but because they feel chronically unsettled, confused about themselves, or worn down by relationship patterns they cannot fully explain.
This work may be helpful if you:
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Grew up with emotional neglect or chronic invalidation
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Experienced manipulation, gaslighting, or coercive dynamics
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Struggle to trust your perceptions or set boundaries
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Feel anxious, shut down, or tense despite understanding why
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​This often falls under what is sometimes described as therapy for emotional neglect or controlling relationship patterns.
You do not need certainty about how to label what you experienced to begin.
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​​How These Patterns Show Up
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Experiences often labeled as anxiety, depression, or relationship issues are understood here as adaptations to emotionally unsafe environments.
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You might notice:
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Replaying interactions and questioning your reactions
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Feeling responsible for other people’s emotions
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Staying hyperaware in relationships
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Pulling back or shutting down when things feel unclear
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Persistent self-doubt, even when you logically know better
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These patterns once served a protective role. They can be worked with carefully, without self-blame, so they begin to shift.
Many people seeking therapy for emotional neglect or controlling relationships recognize themselves in these patterns.
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If this feels familiar, you can schedule a free 15-minute consultation here.
A Depth-Oriented Approach
Therapy is paced and collaborative.
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​Rather than following a rigid method, I tailor the work to what is actually happening for you, drawing from trauma-informed and relational approaches to help you:
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Understand what is driving these patterns
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Reduce the intensity of emotional reactions
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Build a more stable internal sense of self-trust
This is not surface-level or short-term work. It is best suited for adults who want to understand and change long-standing relational patterns at their roots.
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If you want a broader overview of my work, you can start here.
Telehealth in California
I am based in Scottsdale, Arizona and licensed to work with clients throughout California via secure Telehealth.
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I work with clients across the state seeking relational trauma therapy, including:
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Los Angeles
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San Diego
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San Francisco and the Bay Area
Sessions are 55 minutes and are held via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
Who This May Not Be a Fit For
This practice is not designed for crisis stabilization or high-risk situations.
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It is best suited for adults seeking depth-oriented therapy that moves at a careful, regulated pace rather than rapid intervention.
Frequently asked questions
Is emotional neglect considered trauma?
Yes. Ongoing emotional neglect or invalidation can have lasting effects on the nervous system, especially when it occurs over time.
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What if there wasn’t one specific traumatic event?
This work is often especially relevant for cumulative, relational experiences rather than single incidents.
What if I’m not sure this qualifies as trauma?
You do not need a label to begin. Many people start with a general sense that something feels off, confusing, or internally unstable.
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​Questions and uncertainty are welcome here. We can take this at your pace.
How to get started
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The first step is a free 15-minute consultation call.
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​This is a brief, low-pressure conversation to ask questions, talk through what you are noticing, and see whether this work feels like a fit.
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If you decide to move forward, we’ll discuss scheduling, fees, and next steps. There is no expectation to commit during the consultation.
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You do not need to prepare anything in advance.