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Somatic Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, and People-Pleasers

In-person in Thousand Oaks and Santa Monica

Virtual therapy across California.

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Trauma often happens in isolation. Healing happens in relationship.

  • You overthink conversations long after they happen

  • You struggle to set boundaries without guilt

  • You feel responsible for other people’s emotions

  • You feel anxious or on edge much of the time

  • You’re untangling family dynamics or relational trauma

  • You’ve tried talk therapy but still feel stuck

Does This Sound Familiar?

This is where deeper, body-based work can create real change.

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What Makes My Approach Different

Many people come to therapy after years of trying to think their way out of patterns that still feel stuck. While insight can be helpful, many patterns are also held in the nervous system.

My work integrates Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and parts work to support healing on both a cognitive and nervous system level. This approach can help you move beyond understanding your patterns toward actually feeling different in your daily life.

Modalities

Approaches I integrate:

  • Somatic Experiencing focuses on how the nervous system responds to stress and trauma. Through gentle attention to physical sensations and body signals, we can begin to release patterns of stress that may be held in the body. This process supports greater regulation, resilience, and a deeper sense of safety.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-supported therapy that helps people process difficult or traumatic experiences. By allowing the brain to reprocess memories that feel “stuck,” EMDR can reduce emotional distress and help you feel more present and grounded in everyday life.

  • Many people notice different “parts” of themselves — for example, a part that tries to stay in control and another that feels vulnerable or overwhelmed. Parts work helps us approach these experiences with curiosity and compassion so different aspects of yourself can feel understood rather than in conflict.

Ways I can Support You

Anxiety & Self-Trust

  • Overthinking

  • High-Functioning Anxiety

Trauma  & Somatic Therapy

  • Trauma

  • Nervous System Healing

Relationships & Attachment

• People-Pleasing
• Breakups & Relationship Patterns
• Emotionally Immature Parents

Additional Areas

I’m Sara

Hello!

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist therapist specializing in Somatic Experiencing (SE), Parts Work, and trauma-informed therapy.

I especially enjoy working with people-pleasers, sensitive and thoughtful adults, and helping professionals who want deeper healing than traditional talk therapy alone.

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