You Don’t Have to Navigate this Alone
Therapy for People-Pleasers, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Relationship Trauma
In-person in Thousand Oaks and Santa Monica
Virtual therapy across California.
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.
Areas of Expertise
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
People-Pleasing & Perfectionism
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
I’m Sara
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