Offering Therapy across California
Online IFS & EMDR Therapy in California
Heal from Trauma, Reconnect with Yourself, and Transform Your Relationships
Break Free From Emotional Exhaustion, Anxiety, and Family Patterns That Still Weigh You Down
You’re smart and capable—yet something still feels off. Whether you're a grad student, therapist, or working professional, the pressure to hold it all together can feel overwhelming. I use IFS and EMDR therapy to guide you from burnout to healing, uncovering the parts of you quietly longing for attention beneath all the striving.
Welcome!
I am a California licensed therapist and I help thoughtful and achievement driven adults navigate anxiety, burnout, and unresolved childhood wounds using Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and intensive therapy sessions.
Whether you're always there for everyone else but quietly running on empty or an adult child of an emotionally immature parent, you deserve support that honors your inner wisdom and helps you heal from the inside out.
Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions, painful relationships, or patterns you can’t seem to break? It takes courage to ask for help, even when you know you’re ready for the next step! I provide online therapy for adults in California using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. These powerful, evidence-based approaches help you heal the root of emotional wounds — not just manage symptoms. Whether you’re carrying the weight of childhood trauma, or simply tired of pretending you’re fine while feeling lost and full of doubt inside, we’ll work together to create lasting change from the inside out!
Both IFS and EMDR are amazing tools to help you get past your past so you can replace self-criticism with self-compassion. Used together, I offer a safe space for all parts of you to be seen and supported, finding your core Self along the way!
Let’s work together to dissolve those familiar blocks that have kept you stuck in traditional talk-therapy, and start building the future you want!
Specialized Services
I offer evidence-based online therapy for adults in California, including:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Heal emotional wounds by reconnecting with your core Self and understanding your inner parts.EMDR Therapy
A structured, brain-based approach to resolve trauma, anxiety, and distress from painful life experiences.Parent-Adult Child Relationships
Support for parents and adult children working through deep relational ruptures or estrangement with compassion and clarity.Trauma-Informed Care
Culturally responsive and attachment-focused therapy for childhood trauma, PTSD, and complex grief.IFS Intensives
These extended therapy sessions lead to more rapid healing and transformation. These intensive sessions are ideal for clients looking for immersive work to address deep-rooted issues in a shorter time frame.
Let’s work together to heal what is holding you back!
Hi, I’m Michelle
I'm so glad you are here and considering beginning the journey toward the life you want!
I help you work through tough emotions and challenges so you can feel better in your daily life. My clients leave therapy feeling more confident in who they are, less overwhelmed, and better able to relate to others—and to themselves—with more honesty, confidence, and care. I'm known for being easy to talk to and for truly understanding what you're going through. By using a personalized approach to guide you in healing, I help you to tap into your own strengths and self-worth, and become the person you've always wanted to be!
In therapy with me, you can be your authentic self, sharing your doubts, fears, and all the things you’ve been hesitant to voice. This is a safe, judgment-free space where you can openly express and be accepted for all that you're feeling.
It’s never too late to create the life and relationships you truly want. Let’s take the next step together.
You are intelligent and successful, but you have become adept at hiding your internal discomfort.
Have you been overwhelmed and stuck far too long?
I offer a safe place to explore what is blocking you from living your best life, using EMDR along with other illuminating approaches, such as IFS.
I am Level 2 trained in IFS. My integrative approach is designed to help you heal from your past and awaken/discover your inherent strengths.
Specialties
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What if you could quiet the Inner Critic, heal any shame you hold, and create a life you love? There is a way to do this! IFS is a profoundly impactful strategy for uncovering that part of you that holds wisdom, self-compassion and courage make profound and necessary changes. Learn more.
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Longer sessions (ranging from 90 minutes to 3+ hours) allow us to go beyond the surface, working deeply with the internal system using IFS (Internal Family Systems) or other tailored approaches. Intensives can be a powerful option for individuals seeking clarity, emotional relief, or momentum in their growth journey—without the stop-and-start of weekly sessions.
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We will work together to address trauma and PTSD by creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore and process your experiences at your own pace. Through evidence-based techniques and empathetic guidance, we’ll help you develop coping strategies, build resilience, and begin the journey towards healing and recovery. Learn more.
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We'll explore the sources of your stress and work together to find soothing, effective ways to manage it. With a supportive and empathetic approach, we’ll help you build resilience and create a sense of calm and balance in your life. Learn more.
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Hyperfocus on others’ well-being may be the result of generational beliefs and expectations, reinforced by societal norms. If you're ready to stop shrinking yourself for the comfort of others, set healthier boundaries, and prioritize your own well-being, I'm here to help. Learn more.
Have you been facing challenges like these?
✓The pressure from society and loved ones leaves you feeling overwhelmed.
✓ Compassion and a listening ear are no longer enough to address your needs in therapy.
✓Feelings of doubt, frustration, and anxiety seem to persist, leaving you stuck.
✓You feel disconnected from who you truly are, unsure of how to find your way to who you want to be.
✓ Major life transitions have left you struggling to find your footing.
Therapy Can Help
Discover a Path to Healing Trauma and Finding Hope