Somatic Therapists in San Marino, CA
Jacqueline Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108 (Online Only)
My name is Jacqueline Woods and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and the founder of Pacific Trauma Treatment Center. I have 32 years of experience doing somatic work with clients and 24 years providing integrative mental health services to adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and other anxiety disorders, such as specific and general phobias, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also treat various depressive and mood disorders, bereavement, chronic pain, Dizziness and vertigo, and I work with couples.
My name is Jacqueline Woods and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and the founder of Pacific Trauma Treatment Center. I have 32 years of experience doing somatic work with clients and 24 years providing integrative mental health services to adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and other anxiety disorders, such as specific and general phobias, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also treat various depressive and mood disorders, bereavement, chronic pain, Dizziness and vertigo, and I work with couples.
If you are interested in a somatic based therapy and would like to explore how to increase your bodily awareness/connection and develop ways to reduce symptoms of stress, shock and trauma that accumulated in your nervous system, I would be happy to speak with you.
Sometimes life takes us on a path that leaves us with painful feelings, thoughts and/or memories. These experiences can interfere with our sense of well-being. Making sense of what happened can be overwhelming and uncomfortable. I hope that with our work together, you can share what matters to you, explore ways to gain more clarity, have a better understanding of your needs, and obtain the support you need to shift what you want to change in your life.
If you are interested in a somatic based therapy and would like to explore how to increase your bodily awareness/connection and develop ways to reduce symptoms of stress, shock and trauma that accumulated in your nervous system, I would be happy to speak with you.
Sometimes life takes us on a path that leaves us with painful feelings, thoughts and/or memories. These experiences can interfere with our sense of well-being. Making sense of what happened can be overwhelming and uncomfortable. I hope that with our work together, you can share what matters to you, explore ways to gain more clarity, have a better understanding of your needs, and obtain the support you need to shift what you want to change in your life.
Rebecca Bruno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
I specialize in depth and somatic psychotherapies that support anxiety, persistent depression, complex trauma, self esteem issues, relationship issues, dream tending, adoption issues, attachment wounds, grief, religious trauma, life transitions, and spiritual growth.
When you feel helpless, lost, overwhelmed, or alone, a judgment-free space to express yourself genuinely, with a witness, can be a soulful haven. We all get stuck sometimes. Many people I see are seeking relief, growth, connection, and betterment in their lives. They are interested in tending to what holds them back and gaining the resources needed to heal wounded parts. Finding a trusted ally is an important step in receiving the help that you need to live fully, as you truly are. I believe in the medicinal properties of the therapeutic relationship and it is my honor to be a supportive companion along my clients’ journeys.
I specialize in depth and somatic psychotherapies that support anxiety, persistent depression, complex trauma, self esteem issues, relationship issues, dream tending, adoption issues, attachment wounds, grief, religious trauma, life transitions, and spiritual growth.
When you feel helpless, lost, overwhelmed, or alone, a judgment-free space to express yourself genuinely, with a witness, can be a soulful haven. We all get stuck sometimes. Many people I see are seeking relief, growth, connection, and betterment in their lives. They are interested in tending to what holds them back and gaining the resources needed to heal wounded parts. Finding a trusted ally is an important step in receiving the help that you need to live fully, as you truly are. I believe in the medicinal properties of the therapeutic relationship and it is my honor to be a supportive companion along my clients’ journeys.
Christina Cacho Sakai
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Specializations include somatic approaches to healing from trauma, befriending anxiety, processing grief and loss, exploring creativity, and honoring full intersectional identities.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. I am driven by a powerful purpose: to help BIPOC folx embody their truths. Too often, we find ourselves caught in a state of "in-betweenness," where we feel we don't quite fit into mainstream culture and yet may also experience a sense of not fully belonging to our personal cultures. I am here to assist you in shedding what no longer serves you, grounding into your bodily wisdom, and embracing your true identities. I firmly believe that when we embody our truths, life flows more easily.
Specializations include somatic approaches to healing from trauma, befriending anxiety, processing grief and loss, exploring creativity, and honoring full intersectional identities.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. I am driven by a powerful purpose: to help BIPOC folx embody their truths. Too often, we find ourselves caught in a state of "in-betweenness," where we feel we don't quite fit into mainstream culture and yet may also experience a sense of not fully belonging to our personal cultures. I am here to assist you in shedding what no longer serves you, grounding into your bodily wisdom, and embracing your true identities. I firmly believe that when we embody our truths, life flows more easily.
Alongside talk therapy, I utilize EMDR, parts and somatic work to help the body release trauma and nervous system regulation.
I am passionate about helping women to truly thrive and find meaning in life. Being a woman is hard and often comes with many expectations. There’s pressure to have a successful career and healthy relationships, to be a good mom, to look put together, to be physically/emotionally healthy... Many of the women I work with find themselves feeling stressed and overwhelmed to the point that their physical and mental health may suffer. Maybe this sounds like you. You want to look inward, find healing and regain a sense of control. You want to develop tools to manage your mental load and move out of survival mode. You want to hope again.
Alongside talk therapy, I utilize EMDR, parts and somatic work to help the body release trauma and nervous system regulation.
I am passionate about helping women to truly thrive and find meaning in life. Being a woman is hard and often comes with many expectations. There’s pressure to have a successful career and healthy relationships, to be a good mom, to look put together, to be physically/emotionally healthy... Many of the women I work with find themselves feeling stressed and overwhelmed to the point that their physical and mental health may suffer. Maybe this sounds like you. You want to look inward, find healing and regain a sense of control. You want to develop tools to manage your mental load and move out of survival mode. You want to hope again.
Chelsie Norton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108 (Online Only)
I am certified in both Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Somatic therapy and utilize these from a trauma informed lens.
I believe that all people have the ability to heal themselves and yet sometimes a little extra support is needed to get there. Are you driven, passionate and capable but struggling to maintain right now? I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space so you can explore whatever is currently holding you back. As someone who worked as a night attendant on the FDA-approved MDMA/PTSD study and having provided over 10 years of harm reduction services at music events, I find that my open-mindedness has been an essential component of my professional development.
I am certified in both Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Somatic therapy and utilize these from a trauma informed lens.
I believe that all people have the ability to heal themselves and yet sometimes a little extra support is needed to get there. Are you driven, passionate and capable but struggling to maintain right now? I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space so you can explore whatever is currently holding you back. As someone who worked as a night attendant on the FDA-approved MDMA/PTSD study and having provided over 10 years of harm reduction services at music events, I find that my open-mindedness has been an essential component of my professional development.
With me, you’ll get tangible skills, somatic techniques, and true compassion for all that you’re going through.
Most days it feels like nobody understands what you’re going through. You are doing your best to keep it together, but inside, it feels like you’re barely holding on. Maybe you’re struggling to move on from something that happened in the past. There’s an inkling that it’s affecting you deeply, even if you can’t quite put your finger on it. All the other parts of your life—work, school, relationships—are struggling, too. As you work harder to cope, you wonder if life is going to feel this way forever. You’ve done everything you can to heal on your own, but you’re still hurting.
With me, you’ll get tangible skills, somatic techniques, and true compassion for all that you’re going through.
Most days it feels like nobody understands what you’re going through. You are doing your best to keep it together, but inside, it feels like you’re barely holding on. Maybe you’re struggling to move on from something that happened in the past. There’s an inkling that it’s affecting you deeply, even if you can’t quite put your finger on it. All the other parts of your life—work, school, relationships—are struggling, too. As you work harder to cope, you wonder if life is going to feel this way forever. You’ve done everything you can to heal on your own, but you’re still hurting.
Lorna Khoo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108 (Online Only)
As a licensed yoga instructor & EMDR practitioner, I go beyond traditional talk therapy to utilize mindfulness and somatic exercises that work to soothe the nervous system for a greater sense of wellbeing.
I work predominantly with first & second generation Asian-American millennials seeking help with perfectionism, people pleasing, career burnout, and challenging family dynamics. One of the most important things to know when you are struggling is that you are not alone. As a biracial (Chinese-Irish) therapist, I'm familiar with the nuances of overcoming current stressors while understanding the influence of cultural identity issues and intergenerational trauma.
As a licensed yoga instructor & EMDR practitioner, I go beyond traditional talk therapy to utilize mindfulness and somatic exercises that work to soothe the nervous system for a greater sense of wellbeing.
I work predominantly with first & second generation Asian-American millennials seeking help with perfectionism, people pleasing, career burnout, and challenging family dynamics. One of the most important things to know when you are struggling is that you are not alone. As a biracial (Chinese-Irish) therapist, I'm familiar with the nuances of overcoming current stressors while understanding the influence of cultural identity issues and intergenerational trauma.
I use cognitive, behavioral, attachment-based, and somatic intervention to help you understand trauma in new ways; this helps rewrite your narrative and motives a new approach to life.
Are you seeking a creative and empowering psychologist to accompany you on a journey of insight, healing, and powerful change? My approach is integrative and based on the latest research in neuroscience, mind-body integration, and attachment theory. I am culturally informed and LGBTQ+ affirming; I will respect your unique experiences and world view. We will work closely to uncover, process, and release traumatic stress and challenge self-limiting beliefs. Work with me to develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others; build intentional creative and professional practices; cultivate a deeper appreciation for life.
I use cognitive, behavioral, attachment-based, and somatic intervention to help you understand trauma in new ways; this helps rewrite your narrative and motives a new approach to life.
Are you seeking a creative and empowering psychologist to accompany you on a journey of insight, healing, and powerful change? My approach is integrative and based on the latest research in neuroscience, mind-body integration, and attachment theory. I am culturally informed and LGBTQ+ affirming; I will respect your unique experiences and world view. We will work closely to uncover, process, and release traumatic stress and challenge self-limiting beliefs. Work with me to develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others; build intentional creative and professional practices; cultivate a deeper appreciation for life.
Emotions start as experiences in the body. What makes us human are the emotions we experience on a regular basis. It can feel difficult, overwhelming, and unnatural to lean into these emotions and make sense of them all. A young child once shared, “when you dig really deep, you find stuff”. I am here to create a safe space tailored for individuals. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, supportive and non-judgmental. My goal is to offer a safe , therapeutic environment utilizing various components from treatment modalities to begin your journey of healing.
Emotions start as experiences in the body. What makes us human are the emotions we experience on a regular basis. It can feel difficult, overwhelming, and unnatural to lean into these emotions and make sense of them all. A young child once shared, “when you dig really deep, you find stuff”. I am here to create a safe space tailored for individuals. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, supportive and non-judgmental. My goal is to offer a safe , therapeutic environment utilizing various components from treatment modalities to begin your journey of healing.
I believe everyone, if given a supportive and secure space, can discover their inner-self and learn to appreciate who they genuinely are, which leads to improved relationships. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Taiwan with over 10 years of practice experience. I have helped diverse populations with a wide range of issues in a variety of settings, including a community mental health center, a college counseling center, a domestic violence women's shelter, a re-entry program, an outpatient opiate treatment clinic, skilled nursing homes, a youth correctional counseling program, and an elementary school district.
I believe everyone, if given a supportive and secure space, can discover their inner-self and learn to appreciate who they genuinely are, which leads to improved relationships. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Taiwan with over 10 years of practice experience. I have helped diverse populations with a wide range of issues in a variety of settings, including a community mental health center, a college counseling center, a domestic violence women's shelter, a re-entry program, an outpatient opiate treatment clinic, skilled nursing homes, a youth correctional counseling program, and an elementary school district.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
You are already taking the first step on a transformative journey by advocating for yourself and looking into therapy! Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, PTSD, or want to gain a better insight to your patterns and emotions, therapy can bring you closer to coming home to your authentic self and living the life you want. There is a proverb that states if you want to go fast go alone, but to go far, you must go together. Let’s go together to find the right pathways out of the woods as we untangle your mental knots, let go of what is no longer serving you, and help you write your own narrative.
You are already taking the first step on a transformative journey by advocating for yourself and looking into therapy! Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, PTSD, or want to gain a better insight to your patterns and emotions, therapy can bring you closer to coming home to your authentic self and living the life you want. There is a proverb that states if you want to go fast go alone, but to go far, you must go together. Let’s go together to find the right pathways out of the woods as we untangle your mental knots, let go of what is no longer serving you, and help you write your own narrative.
Christine Kay Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Have you hit a point where life's demands leave you drained and empty —despite following all the "right" steps for a fulfilling life? Are you going through the motions, lacking passion, and being shaped by others' expectations? Have you lost touch with your true self? Is confidence replaced by self-doubt and an inner voice whispers inadequacy? Professional support can ease the struggle toward your dream life in a world expecting self-navigation. Therapy with me is like a deep conversation with a friend.
Have you hit a point where life's demands leave you drained and empty —despite following all the "right" steps for a fulfilling life? Are you going through the motions, lacking passion, and being shaped by others' expectations? Have you lost touch with your true self? Is confidence replaced by self-doubt and an inner voice whispers inadequacy? Professional support can ease the struggle toward your dream life in a world expecting self-navigation. Therapy with me is like a deep conversation with a friend.
Sam Cohen Paz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, JD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging at times. I invite you to reach out. I specialize in providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy & of course welcome people of all sexualities/gender identities. I also see people on reproductive journeys using assisted reproduction. I offer a warm, accepting, and nonjudgmental space. Our work together will invite you to find a way forward, with your soul as guide. We will look at old patterns and critically, I will also provide clinical tools to assist going forward. We do this in a collaborative fashion, where I meet you where you are at.
Life can be challenging at times. I invite you to reach out. I specialize in providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy & of course welcome people of all sexualities/gender identities. I also see people on reproductive journeys using assisted reproduction. I offer a warm, accepting, and nonjudgmental space. Our work together will invite you to find a way forward, with your soul as guide. We will look at old patterns and critically, I will also provide clinical tools to assist going forward. We do this in a collaborative fashion, where I meet you where you are at.
It may very well be that our deepest longing and need is for connection. To be heard and understood. To be known in places where many others are never allowed. To be more connected to the lost neglected parts of ourselves and those we care about. You have this opportunity in the safety of psychotherapy. It isn't always an easy road. Perhaps this sounds intimidating. Often it entails letting go of destructive habits or getting unstuck. We may need to look at old patterns and create new ones. There may be moments of laughing, crying, or facing hard truths.
It may very well be that our deepest longing and need is for connection. To be heard and understood. To be known in places where many others are never allowed. To be more connected to the lost neglected parts of ourselves and those we care about. You have this opportunity in the safety of psychotherapy. It isn't always an easy road. Perhaps this sounds intimidating. Often it entails letting go of destructive habits or getting unstuck. We may need to look at old patterns and create new ones. There may be moments of laughing, crying, or facing hard truths.
Are you ready to take the next step toward changing your life? As a dynamic and innovative therapist, I blend research-driven techniques with creative strategies to accelerate your progress. My approach is personal, energetic, and empathetic, ensuring you feel supported as you share your thoughts and feelings in complete confidence. I’ll clearly explain each step of our process, empowering you to use tools effectively and see faster results. Together, we’ll cultivate a genuine and meaningful therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals.
Are you ready to take the next step toward changing your life? As a dynamic and innovative therapist, I blend research-driven techniques with creative strategies to accelerate your progress. My approach is personal, energetic, and empathetic, ensuring you feel supported as you share your thoughts and feelings in complete confidence. I’ll clearly explain each step of our process, empowering you to use tools effectively and see faster results. Together, we’ll cultivate a genuine and meaningful therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals.
Tina Bradley Trujillo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108 (Online Only)
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I believe that, at the unconscious level, each of us has a deep understanding of what our unique purpose is (i.e. a true sense of Self). However, through conditioning, life circumstances, cultural/societal expectations, and many other variables, there has grown a great disconnect between the way we are and who we truly want to be. In a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, I will help you navigate through this process of deeper self-understanding and reconnection in order to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
I believe that, at the unconscious level, each of us has a deep understanding of what our unique purpose is (i.e. a true sense of Self). However, through conditioning, life circumstances, cultural/societal expectations, and many other variables, there has grown a great disconnect between the way we are and who we truly want to be. In a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, I will help you navigate through this process of deeper self-understanding and reconnection in order to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
I believe everyone's feelings, personal history, strengths, and struggles are unique. At the same time, we are all a part of the connected, human story. But sometimes we can feel alone in our suffering, or even when we try and achieve positive goals. I work with adults, couples, and families by using my diverse training in a way that fits their particular styles and needs. Through relational connection, collaborating on concrete coping skills, and exploration of current and past patterns, I have seen tremendous healing in my partnership with clients.
I believe everyone's feelings, personal history, strengths, and struggles are unique. At the same time, we are all a part of the connected, human story. But sometimes we can feel alone in our suffering, or even when we try and achieve positive goals. I work with adults, couples, and families by using my diverse training in a way that fits their particular styles and needs. Through relational connection, collaborating on concrete coping skills, and exploration of current and past patterns, I have seen tremendous healing in my partnership with clients.
As a therapist I have witnessed healing and its splendor in the darkest of circumstances and am honored when individuals choose to embark on this journey with me. I know the decision to enter therapy is not always easy. Therapy is not easy. But therapy heals. When you enter therapy you put forth a willingness to acknowledge painful emotions and circumstances and a readiness to explore life events that are often uncomfortable, sometimes even paralyzing. But the insight and meaning you will gain from therapy will lead to transformation, comfort and growth.
As a therapist I have witnessed healing and its splendor in the darkest of circumstances and am honored when individuals choose to embark on this journey with me. I know the decision to enter therapy is not always easy. Therapy is not easy. But therapy heals. When you enter therapy you put forth a willingness to acknowledge painful emotions and circumstances and a readiness to explore life events that are often uncomfortable, sometimes even paralyzing. But the insight and meaning you will gain from therapy will lead to transformation, comfort and growth.
Mindy Nahigian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108 (Online Only)
You wanted to start a family because you had hope and a vision for the future. Now, you’re not sure where that hope is. Instead, it’s the anxiety you’re not doing enough. The fear of not having the family you hoped for. Reeling from the adjustments you've made. Losing the person you used to be. Anger and resentment because it feels like your partner doesn't get it. Isolated from a world that highlights glowy and cute instead of messy and complex. Any day can be a different roller coaster of emotion. For many women, seasons of transition, infertility, pregnancy, loss, postpartum, and parenting can feel exactly like this.
You wanted to start a family because you had hope and a vision for the future. Now, you’re not sure where that hope is. Instead, it’s the anxiety you’re not doing enough. The fear of not having the family you hoped for. Reeling from the adjustments you've made. Losing the person you used to be. Anger and resentment because it feels like your partner doesn't get it. Isolated from a world that highlights glowy and cute instead of messy and complex. Any day can be a different roller coaster of emotion. For many women, seasons of transition, infertility, pregnancy, loss, postpartum, and parenting can feel exactly like this.
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Somatic Therapists
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.