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At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, I provide deeply personalized, trauma-informed care for clients seeking a thoughtful and effective path toward healing. My practice is designed to offer a calm, private, and supportive therapeutic environment where individuals, couples, and teens can engage in meaningful inner work with depth, intention, and care.
I believe therapy should be both clinically grounded and highly individualized. My approach integrates evidence-based modalities with a nuanced understanding of trauma, creating a therapeutic experience that is compassionate, attuned, and tailored to the unique needs of each client. Every aspect of care is approached with sensitivity, professionalism, and respect for the complexity of each person’s healing process.
I am committed to offering a standard of care that feels both deeply supportive and exceptionally intentional. My goal is to help clients move beyond patterns of distress and toward greater clarity, resilience, emotional balance, and lasting well-being. Through a refined, relational, and trauma-informed approach, I strive to create a space where genuine healing and meaningful transformation can unfold.
Welcome to Touchstone Trauma Therapy, located in Montrose, CA, where we provide specialized Mindfulness-Based Therapy designed to help individuals, couples, and teens navigate the complexities of mental health challenges. Our dedicated team is committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and personal growth for clients throughout San Diego County.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy integrates principles of mindfulness into psychotherapy, allowing clients to cultivate a greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This approach is particularly effective for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Through techniques such as meditation, breathwork, and guided imagery, clients learn to connect with the present moment, fostering inner peace and resilience.
Experience compassionate trauma-informed therapy designed to support your emotional healing and recovery, helping you navigate psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress with expert guidance and understanding.
Experience compassionate self-esteem counseling that empowers you to build confidence, enhance your self-worth, and improve your body image through personalized therapy tailored to your unique journey.
Experience compassionate anxiety therapy designed to help you manage anxiety disorders, overcome challenges, and find peace through personalized support and effective treatment strategies.
At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, we offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our mindfulness-based approaches include:
Choosing the right therapist is crucial for your healing journey. At Touchstone Trauma Therapy in San Diego County, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and nurturing environment. Our team is trained in trauma-informed care, ensuring that each session is tailored to your specific needs. Here’s what sets us apart:
Clear, practical answers for people considering Trauma Therapy and looking for a thoughtful next step.
Touchstone Trauma Therapy is a mental health practice located in Montrose, CA, specializing in trauma therapy. We provide personalized care to help clients navigate challenges such as trauma, anxiety, and depression through holistic, trauma-informed approaches.
Our services are designed for individuals, couples, and teens who are facing mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, emotional overwhelm, chronic stress, perfectionism, or feelings of disconnection, we are here to support you on your healing journey.
At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, we offer a range of trauma-informed therapies tailored to individual needs. Our approaches may include EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and Somatic therapies, and other holistic methods aimed at promoting healing and resilience.
If you are experiencing persistent feelings of anxiety, depression, or distress related to past experiences, trauma therapy may be beneficial. Our team can help assess your needs and guide you toward appropriate support.
During your first session at Touchstone Trauma Therapy, you will meet with a therapist who will discuss your background, current challenges, and goals for therapy. This initial assessment helps us create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Yes, therapy sessions at Touchstone Trauma Therapy are confidential. We adhere to strict ethical guidelines to ensure your privacy and safety, allowing you to share your experiences in a secure and supportive environment.
Somatic Therapy is a form of body-centered therapy that emphasizes the connection between the brain, mind, and body. It utilizes body awareness as a therapeutic tool to explore and resolve the somatic (physical) symptoms of psychological issues. This approach helps individuals recognize and release the physical tension that remains in the body due to past trauma and stress.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a transformative therapeutic model of psychotherapy that helps individuals understand and harmonize the various parts within themselves. According to IFS, we all have different parts within us that carry different thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. These parts can sometimes conflict with each other and create internal struggles and difficulties in our lives. IFS is commonly utilized to work with trauma memories or difficult childhood experiences.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured approach that treats trauma by safely reconnecting individuals with the traumatic images, thoughts, emotions, and body sensations they experienced, leveraging the brain’s natural healing process—Adaptive Information Processing (AIP).
Unlike traditional talk therapy, which often focuses on the traumatic event itself, EMDR targets the emotional disturbances and symptoms stemming from the trauma. The goal is to process these troubling memories, reduce their impact, and help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Through EMDR, memories are transferred from the emotional part of the brain (limbic system) to long-term storage, transforming them from intrusive relived experiences into memories of past events that no longer wield disruptive power.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy is a versatile and accessible approach suitable for a wide range of individuals seeking to enhance their mental health and overall well-being. This therapeutic modality is particularly effective for those grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma, providing them with the tools necessary to navigate their emotional landscapes with greater ease and understanding. At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, we believe that anyone can benefit from the principles of mindfulness, and we tailor our services to meet the diverse needs of our clients in San Diego County.
Individuals dealing with trauma or unresolved past experiences often find mindfulness practices invaluable. By encouraging clients to focus on the present moment, mindfulness-based therapy helps reduce the grip of painful memories and promotes healing. Through techniques such as guided imagery and breathwork, clients learn to process their feelings in a safe environment, ultimately leading to a greater sense of control and empowerment over their lives.
Couples facing relationship challenges can also significantly benefit from our mindfulness-based approaches. Communication issues, misunderstandings, and emotional disconnect can create rifts in relationships. Our Calm Mind Counseling service incorporates mindfulness techniques to help couples develop active listening skills and cultivate empathy towards one another. This not only enhances communication but also fosters a deeper emotional connection, allowing partners to resolve conflicts more effectively and experience a renewed sense of intimacy.
Teens today face unique pressures stemming from academic demands, social media, and peer relationships. Those struggling with anxiety, self-esteem issues, or peer pressure can find solace in our Inner Peace Therapy. This service provides adolescents with mindfulness tools to manage their emotions, reduce anxiety, and build resilience. By teaching young individuals how to engage in meditation and reflective practices, we aim to empower them to navigate the complexities of adolescence with a calmer, more centered mindset.
Moreover, anyone looking for effective stress management strategies can find our Stress Reduction Therapy particularly beneficial. Living in the fast-paced environment of San Diego County can often lead to overwhelming feelings of stress. Our sessions focus on equipping clients with practical mindfulness techniques that they can incorporate into their daily lives. This includes simple practices like mindful breathing and body scans that clients can use whenever they feel stress arising, promoting a sense of calm and balance amidst the chaos of everyday life.
Additionally, individuals dealing with chronic pain or health issues may also find mindfulness-based therapy beneficial. Research indicates that mindfulness can help reduce the perception of pain and improve the quality of life for those living with chronic conditions. By fostering a more compassionate relationship with their bodies, clients can learn to manage their symptoms more effectively and enhance their overall well-being.
For those who may be skeptical about the effectiveness of mindfulness or are unsure about starting therapy, we encourage you to explore the potential benefits. Many clients report feeling a profound sense of relief and clarity after just a few sessions. Our therapists are trained to support you every step of the way, ensuring that you feel comfortable and understood throughout your journey. We emphasize that there is no “right” way to practice mindfulness; it’s about finding what works best for you in a supportive and encouraging environment.
In summary, mindfulness-based therapy at Touchstone Trauma Therapy is designed to cater to a diverse clientele. Whether you are an individual seeking relief from trauma, a couple hoping to strengthen your relationship, a teen navigating the challenges of adolescence, or someone looking to manage stress more effectively, our tailored services can provide you with the tools you need to foster a calmer, more fulfilling life. We invite you to join us and discover how mindfulness can transform your mental health and well-being in San Diego County.
Experience compassionate depression counseling and effective clinical depression therapy tailored to your needs, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you overcome major depressive disorder and mood disorders.
Experience compassionate EMDR therapy tailored for healing from PTSD, anxiety, phobias, grief, and abuse recovery, helping you navigate complex trauma and reclaim your life with confidence.
Experience healing through Somatic Experiencing Therapy, a holistic approach that combines body-oriented psychotherapy and mind-body techniques to alleviate stress and anxiety, promoting deep relaxation and emotional well-being.
At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, seeking support is an important first step toward healing. Whether you are navigating Trauma Therapy, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, this is a calm place to begin with trust, care, and intention.
Talk with a trusted therapist and take the next step forward with confidence.
Trauma-informed care is an approach to therapy that recognizes how past trauma can affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, relationships, and physical responses. It focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and never pressured. At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, trauma-informed care means tailoring treatment to each person’s needs while using approaches that support healing at a pace that feels manageable and safe. At TTT, we utilize Evidence Based modalities such as EMDR, IFS and Somatic/Mindfulness that are effective in addressing and healing from trauma, including complex trauma.
Starting therapy begins with reaching out to schedule an initial consultation or first appointment. During that first step, we will talk about what brings you to therapy, your goals, and any questions you may have about the process. From there, we can determine the best approach for your needs and begin creating a treatment plan that feels supportive, personalized, and manageable.
Yes, therapy sessions are confidential. Protecting your privacy is an important part of creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space. There are a few legal and ethical limits to confidentiality, which will be reviewed with you at the beginning of therapy, but in general, what you share in session is kept private and treated with care and respect.
Somatic therapy supports trauma healing by helping clients notice and work with how trauma is held in the body, not just in thoughts or memories. Trauma can affect the nervous system in ways that lead to tension, overwhelm, numbness, or feeling constantly on edge. Through gentle body-based awareness and regulation techniques, somatic therapy helps clients reconnect with their bodies, build a greater sense of safety, and process trauma in a way that feels grounded and manageable.
That is completely understandable. Not every therapy experience is the right fit, and a previous approach that did not feel helpful does not mean therapy cannot be meaningful for you now. At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, I offer a personalized, trauma-informed approach tailored to your unique needs, goals, and pace. Together, we work to create a safe and supportive space that feels more aligned with the healing you are seeking.
Your first therapy session is an opportunity for me to begin building a thoughtful understanding of your experiences, concerns, and goals. I will guide the conversation with care, creating space to discuss what brings you to therapy, your personal history, and any questions you may have about the process. This initial session is designed to help you feel at ease while laying the foundation for a therapeutic approach that is personalized to your needs.
Experience transformative healing with Internal Family Systems Therapy, a compassionate approach that nurtures your inner parts, promoting personal growth and resilience through effective trauma healing and self-led therapy.
Experience compassionate and evidence-based PTSD treatment, including trauma-focused therapy and clinical counseling, designed to support your journey towards healing and recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Experience compassionate relationship trauma counseling that focuses on healing interpersonal wounds, fostering secure attachments, and promoting resilience through specialized attachment-based therapy tailored to your unique journey.
Experience compassionate grief and loss counseling that supports your healing journey, helping you navigate bereavement, cope with loss, and find peace through specialized therapy tailored to your needs.
Experience compassionate support with our Stress and Emotional Overwhelm Therapy, designed to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and overcome burnout through effective techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
If you're ready to take the first step towards healing, we invite you to reach out to Touchstone Trauma Therapy. Our compassionate team is here to support you on your journey. Whether you have questions about our services or are ready to schedule an appointment, we encourage you to contact us today.
Embrace the opportunity to achieve a calmer mind and a more fulfilling life through mindfulness-based therapy. Join us in San Diego County, CA, and discover the transformative power of mindfulness in your healing journey.
Transform your practice in San Diego County with our Mindfulness-Based Therapy, focusing on stress reduction, inner peace, and calm mind counseling for lasting results.
Trauma-informed care is an approach to therapy that recognizes how past trauma can affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, relationships, and physical responses. It focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and never pressured. At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, trauma-informed care means tailoring treatment to each person’s needs while using approaches that support healing at a pace that feels manageable and safe. At TTT, we utilize Evidence Based modalities such as EMDR, IFS and Somatic/Mindfulness that are effective in addressing and healing from trauma, including complex trauma.
Starting therapy begins with reaching out to schedule an initial consultation or first appointment. During that first step, we will talk about what brings you to therapy, your goals, and any questions you may have about the process. From there, we can determine the best approach for your needs and begin creating a treatment plan that feels supportive, personalized, and manageable.
Yes, therapy sessions are confidential. Protecting your privacy is an important part of creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space. There are a few legal and ethical limits to confidentiality, which will be reviewed with you at the beginning of therapy, but in general, what you share in session is kept private and treated with care and respect.
Somatic therapy supports trauma healing by helping clients notice and work with how trauma is held in the body, not just in thoughts or memories. Trauma can affect the nervous system in ways that lead to tension, overwhelm, numbness, or feeling constantly on edge. Through gentle body-based awareness and regulation techniques, somatic therapy helps clients reconnect with their bodies, build a greater sense of safety, and process trauma in a way that feels grounded and manageable.
That is completely understandable. Not every therapy experience is the right fit, and a previous approach that did not feel helpful does not mean therapy cannot be meaningful for you now. At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, I offer a personalized, trauma-informed approach tailored to your unique needs, goals, and pace. Together, we work to create a safe and supportive space that feels more aligned with the healing you are seeking.
Your first therapy session is an opportunity for me to begin building a thoughtful understanding of your experiences, concerns, and goals. I will guide the conversation with care, creating space to discuss what brings you to therapy, your personal history, and any questions you may have about the process. This initial session is designed to help you feel at ease while laying the foundation for a therapeutic approach that is personalized to your needs.
Our services are designed for individuals, couples, and teens seeking support for mental health challenges.
Whether you are dealing with trauma, relationship issues, or self-esteem concerns, Touchstone Trauma Therapy is here to guide you on your journey to healing.
TTT offers services to the cities of Montrose, Glendale, La Crescenta, La Canada, Burbank and Pasadena. TTT also offers remote video sessions throughout the state of California.
Individual therapy for clients ages 14 and older offers a personalized space to work through life's challenges, deepen self-understanding, and support lasting emotional well-being.
