Trauma Therapy in San Francisco & Across California
Trauma isn’t just what happened to you; it’s how your body and nervous system had to adapt to survive. You might feel anxious, numb, disconnected, hyperaware, or shut down.
Therapy can help you slowly and safely process trauma, so it no longer defines your daily life or your relationships.
Common Signs of Trauma and When 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
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
Somatic and Relational Approaches to Trauma Therapy
Childhood Trauma Therapy
Many of our clients come to therapy carrying the impacts of early experiences. If you’re specifically looking for support around healing childhood trauma, we offer dedicated approaches that honor those unique needs.
Sexual Trauma Therapy
Experiences of sexual abuse or assault can deeply impact trust, safety, and connection. Our therapists offer specialized sexual trauma therapy to help you rebuild safety in your body and relationships.
Somatic Trauma Therapy
Because trauma lives in the body as much as the mind, we also provide somatic trauma therapy — an approach that uses body awareness and regulation to support healing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.