Trauma Therapy
In-person in San Rafael; virtual anywhere in California
“We want to move from feeling like we are just ‘white knuckling’ our days to truly thriving in all aspects of our lives”
- Lizzie Horevitz, PhD, LCSW
It feels inescapable.
The fear, panic, and fight-or-flight reactions sneak up out of nowhere … like while you’re on your way to work or trying to get some much-needed sleep.
You want to leave the heavy feelings in the past, but your brain acts like the trauma is happening right now—over and over.
Trauma doesn’t just live in your mind, it camps in your nervous system, hitting replay when you least expect it.
It’s like you’re stuck in survival mode, and your relationships, career, and sense of self are taking a serious hit.
You are not stuck here.
Healing is possible—yep, even that sinking feeling in your chest, like your heart’s dropping into your stomach.
Imagine reprocessing those memories in a way that finally lets your brain know, it’s over, you’re safe.
Picture yourself moving through each day doing things you care about and love, able to ground and feel safe.
Your nervous system isn’t being hijacked anymore. Instead, you’re self-soothing, connecting deeply in relationships, thriving at work, and actually living in the moment—not trapped by what happened.
I get it.
Trauma is disorienting, you want to choose a therapist who knows their stuff.
With 15+ years of experience working with all kinds of trauma, I bring a deep understanding and specialized training, including EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT.
I also understand the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals and those in helping professions—how absorbing painful stories can impact your nervous system and how work stress, like endless paperwork or insufficient resources, can seep into your home life.
I’m here to support you in navigating those effects, helping you heal and gain resilience and peace.
Who this type of therapy is for …
→ Anyone struggling with the effects of trauma.
→ Those feeling numbed out– like they don’t care as much as they used to, or find themselves over-reacting to people, places or situations.
→ Those who experience distressing memories of painful events that happened in the recent past, or during childhood.
→ The trauma survivors that are ready to heal and rewrite their story of strength.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - a science-backed trauma healing technique that uses guided eye movements or bilateral stimulation to help your brain reprocess trauma, reducing the emotional charge of painful memories. It’s like a “reset,” where you still remember your memories, but don’t have that emotional and physical trauma response as if it is still occurring today.
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Trauma-Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) - a science-backed technique that helps you process tough memories and teaches you tools to manage triggers and emotions.
