Trauma therapy is a supportive, evidence-informed approach that helps you process overwhelming or distressing experiences. We focus on restoring a felt sense of safety, building regulation skills, and integrating the past so you can be more present in your life.

You might benefit if you notice hypervigilance, anxiety or panic, numbness or shutdown, nightmares/flashbacks, difficulty trusting, people-pleasing, chronic tension, or feeling disconnected from your body. Many people also come after losses, medical procedures, accidents, or ongoing stress.

Trauma isn't defined by how "big" an event was, but by how it affected you. Here are some common signs of trauma that could indicate it’s time to seek therapy:

• Hypervigilance, anxiety, or emotional flooding

• Numbness, dissociation, or difficulty feeling

• Shame, self-blame, or chronic self-doubt

• Nightmares, flashbacks, or intrusive memories

• Feeling unsafe in your body or in relationships

• Difficulty trusting, setting boundaries, or feeling connected

There's not just one best approach. Effective trauma therapy depends on the person, the type of trauma, and how it's showing up for you. Our team is trained in different evidence-based approaches, so we can create a custom blend that’s right for you.

We offer trauma therapy that is gentle, consent-based, and body-aware. Healing trauma is not about reliving the past, it’s about creating space for safety, choice, and new experiences in the present.

Our work may include:

• Somatic therapy to process stored survival responses

• Parts work to engage the protective and wounded parts of you

• Attachment-focused therapy to repair relational wounds

• Polyvagal-informed tools to support regulation and connection

Our team integrates somatic therapy, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Brainspotting, mindfulness, Hakomi, and parts-work—always at a pace that feels safe. We’ll co-create a plan that fits your nervous system and goals.

No. Trauma therapy does not require you to rehash details to heal. We prioritize safety and choice. Some people share parts of their story; others focus on present-moment sensations, beliefs, and regulation skills.

Yes. Trauma often shows up in the body (muscle tension, headaches, digestive issues, sleep problems). Somatic and nervous-system-based work can reduce these symptoms by helping your body complete stress cycles and find regulation.

We’ll check in, ground together, and choose a focus (a sensation, memory, belief, or present-day trigger). Your therapist will guide you with gentle somatic practices and resourcing so you can process without feeling overwhelmed. Sessions can be in person in San Francisco, or held virtually.

Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some clients feel relief in a few months; others prefer longer-term support. We’ll revisit goals regularly and make sure therapy is working for you.

Absolutely. Many clients appreciate doing this work from a familiar space. We’ll adapt grounding and somatic practices for telehealth so you still feel connected and supported.

Yes. Stillpoint is affirming and anti-oppressive. We honor your identities and lived experience, and we collaborate with you to create care that feels respectful and empowering.

Yes, trauma therapy is often covered by insurance. Stillpoint Therapy Collective is an out-of-network practice and does not accept insurance directly. However, many of our therapists can provide superbills that you may submit to your insurance company for potential partial reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network benefits.