Healing Trauma & PTSD — Integrative Psychiatry in California
Compassionate care that meets you where you are. Evidence-based medicine meets holistic healing — because trauma lives in the whole body.
Request a Consultation →You Are Not Alone — and You Are Not Broken
If you’re living with trauma or PTSD, I want you to know this: your reactions make sense. They are not weakness — they are your body’s attempt to protect you. But you don’t have to stay in survival mode.
I’m here to help you gently shift from fight-or-flight into healing and peace. Through integrative psychiatry, we’ll work together to address not only the pain, but the nervous system, the body, the story. My approach blends modern science with holistic care, and it’s built on deep listening and trust.
Comprehensive Evaluation & Personalized Diagnosis
Healing starts with truly understanding you — not just your symptoms. I begin every trauma-focused evaluation by listening carefully, gently, and without judgment.
PTSD often touches every part of your life: sleep, memory, hormones, digestion, relationships. That’s why I look at the full picture — mind, body, history, and resilience.
From there, we co-create a plan that is tailored just for you — based on both science and your story.
Medication Management with Care and Consent
Medication is never my starting point — but for many people, it’s a helpful tool. If you're struggling with sleep, panic, flashbacks, or emotional shutdown, we’ll discuss gentle, research-backed options.
Together, we’ll explore what’s worked for you (or not), and choose something aligned with your needs — whether that’s an SSRI to ease hyperarousal, or a sleep aid to restore rest.
You’re always in control. I’m here to offer guidance, monitor how you feel, and adjust as needed — so medication supports your healing, not defines it.
Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy
Therapy is where the deeper healing happens. Medications may calm the storm — but therapy helps rebuild what was shaken underneath.
I offer, refer, or collaborate on evidence-based trauma therapies. Whether you’re ready to dive into memory work, or just beginning to feel safe again, there’s a path for you here.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Gently reprocesses trauma using guided eye movements. Helps release the emotional charge of painful memories — without needing to talk through them in detail every time.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Challenges “stuck thoughts” around guilt, shame, or blame — and rewrites the inner story that trauma distorted. CPT helps you reclaim your truth, strength, and agency.
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
A step-by-step approach to gently face trauma-related memories or triggers. Over time, fear and avoidance lose their grip — and you reclaim your life.
I’ll help you choose the approach that feels right — and support you every step of the way, with compassion, consent, and patience.
Lifestyle Coaching for PTSD Recovery
Trauma affects everything — including your daily rhythms. Together, we’ll restore your foundation: how you sleep, move, manage stress, and connect.
Sleep Restoration
We’ll improve your sleep using rituals, rhythms, and remedies. Peaceful nights are foundational to trauma recovery.
Movement & Energy
We’ll explore gentle movement — from walking to yoga — to help discharge trauma and rebuild vitality, safely.
Stress & Nervous System Regulation
You’ll learn micro-practices that build resilience — from deep breathing to boundaries to digital calm.
Connection & Community
We’ll nurture connection — whether it’s with loved ones, support groups, or with your own sense of purpose again.
These aren’t just habits — they’re anchors. Step by step, we’ll build structure and safety back into your life.
Herbal and Natural Supports
Nature offers gentle allies in the trauma recovery process — from calming herbs to adaptogens that strengthen your resilience.
- Chamomile, Valerian, Lavender: Support rest, ease anxiety, and settle the nervous system.
- Ashwagandha & Rhodiola: Adaptogens that regulate stress hormones and restore balance.
- Magnesium, Omega-3s, L-theanine: Natural compounds that nourish brain function and mood.
- CBD (if appropriate): We can explore it safely and non-judgmentally as part of a personalized plan.
All plant-based options are carefully matched to your needs and medications. No overwhelm — just what truly supports your body and brain.
Functional & Hormonal Testing
PTSD is not “just in your head” — it affects every system. These tests help uncover hidden physical imbalances so we can treat the full you.
Gut & Microbiome Health
- Stool testing for inflammation, digestion, dysbiosis
- Supports the gut-brain axis and reduces internal chaos
Nutrient & Inflammation Panels
- Vitamin D, B12, magnesium, zinc, omega-3s
- CRP and markers for silent inflammation that affect mood
Hormonal Balance
- Saliva/urine cortisol, thyroid function, DHEA, sex hormones
- Correcting imbalances helps regulate energy and emotion
When the body is stabilized, the mind can finally exhale. Testing brings clarity — and personalized solutions you can feel.
Food as Medicine for the Trauma-Healing Brain
Your brain and body need fuel to recover. We’ll use food strategically — not restrictively — to reduce inflammation, stabilize mood, and support long-term repair.
Anti-Inflammatory Foundations
I recommend Mediterranean-style meals rich in leafy greens, healthy fats, fiber, and omega-3s. These reduce inflammation and nourish mood-regulating pathways in the brain.
Blood Sugar Balance = Nervous System Stability
Balanced meals keep your blood sugar — and emotions — steady. No more crashing mid-day or feeling like panic came out of nowhere. You’ll learn how to build calm meals, one bite at a time.
Gut-Friendly Nutrition
We’ll gently repair and support your gut — which houses the majority of your immune system and serotonin. Think fiber, fermented foods, and soothing herbs that help your second brain recover too.
I’ll guide you with clarity and kindness — no fads, no perfection, just real, doable nourishment to fuel your recovery.
Mind-Body Medicine and Somatic Therapies
Trauma is not just in your mind — it's in your body. These practices help retrain your nervous system, so you can feel safe, calm, and whole again.
Mindfulness Meditation
Learn to witness thoughts and emotions without being overwhelmed. Builds inner strength and emotional regulation.
Yoga for Trauma
Gentle movement reconnects you with your body in a safe, empowering way — especially in trauma-sensitive formats.
Breathwork & Vagal Toning
Simple breathing patterns shift your body out of fight-or-flight — and into rest, digest, and restore.
Body Scans & PMR
Build awareness of physical tension and gently release it — one muscle, one breath at a time.
Biofeedback & HRV Training
Technology-guided feedback teaches your body how to stay calm — even under stress.
Expressive Movement & Creativity
Art, sound, or movement can bypass words — giving trauma a voice and helping you express what’s been held inside.
We’ll explore these options at your pace. No pressure — just tools to help your body feel like home again.
Integrating Psychedelic Experiences
Psychedelics are not a quick fix — but under the right conditions, they can offer powerful breakthroughs in trauma healing. Whether you've engaged with ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, or are simply curious, I offer structured preparation and integration to make these experiences meaningful and safe.
Preparation
If you're considering a guided psychedelic experience — in a legal clinical trial or supervised retreat — I can help you clarify your goals, reduce risks, and build a foundation of emotional readiness.
Integration
After a psychedelic session, insights can surface quickly — but they need space to settle. We’ll work together to make sense of what arose, and transform it into grounded steps toward healing and growth.
Ongoing Support
I offer psychedelic-informed care with an integrative lens — combining emotional reflection with holistic strategies for nervous system support, lifestyle change, and therapeutic reinforcement.
Psychedelic work can be life-changing. I’m here to ensure it’s also life-sustaining — through safety, preparation, and thoughtful integration.
Begin Your Healing Journey
You are not defined by what happened to you — you are defined by your courage to heal.
I offer a thoughtful, whole-person approach that honors your pace, your story, and your strength. Together, we’ll create a plan that helps you move forward — with clarity, compassion, and real support.
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