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Support

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.

Empowerment

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.

Growth

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.

Grief and Loss Counseling in Sonoma County, CA

Grief and Loss Counseling in Sonoma County, CA

Experiencing grief and loss can be one of the most challenging aspects of life. in Sonoma County, CA, residents facing the emotional turmoil of losing a loved one or navigating through bereavement can find the support they need at Touchstone Trauma Therapy. Our dedicated team specializes in Grief and Loss Counseling, offering personalized care designed to facilitate healing and recovery.

Understanding Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural response to loss, encompassing a range of emotions from sadness and anger to confusion and helplessness. At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, we recognize that each individual's experience of grief is unique. Our approach focuses on understanding your specific needs and providing tailored support through various stages of mourning.

Trauma Therapy

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.

Self-esteem Therapy

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.

Anxiety Treatment

Experience compassionate anxiety therapy designed to help you manage anxiety disorders, overcome challenges, and find peace through personalized support and effective treatment strategies.

Our Grief and Loss Counseling Services

We provide a comprehensive suite of services aimed at helping you cope with the complex emotions associated with loss. Our key offerings include:

Why Choose Touchstone Trauma Therapy?

At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our clients in Sonoma County. Our team is comprised of experienced mental health professionals who understand the nuances of grief and loss. We emphasize a holistic, trauma-informed approach to therapy, ensuring that every session is focused on your individual needs and healing process.

We cater to a diverse clientele, including individuals, couples, and teens, recognizing that grief can affect anyone at any stage of life. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and understanding to navigate your feelings and ultimately move towards healing.

Helpful Answers

Questions before you begin.

Clear, practical answers for people considering Trauma Therapy and looking for a thoughtful next step.

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What is Touchstone Trauma Therapy?

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.

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Who can benefit from your trauma therapy services?

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.

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What types of therapy do you offer?

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.

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How do I know if I need trauma therapy?

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.

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What can I expect during my first session?

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.

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Is therapy confidential?

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.

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What is Somatic Therapy?

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.

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What is Parts Work (IFS)?

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.

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What is EMDR Therapy?

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.

Get Started on Your Healing Journey

If you or someone you know is struggling with grief or loss, don't hesitate to reach out for support. Touchstone Trauma Therapy is here to help you find the path to recovery and emotional well-being. Our compassionate counselors are ready to guide you through this difficult time, ensuring you feel understood and supported every step of the way.

Depression Therapy

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.

EMDR Therapy

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.

Somatic Therapy

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.

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A Path to Healing and Happiness Start Here.

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.

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Common Questions Answered

What is trauma-informed care?

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.

How do I start therapy?

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.

Are sessions confidential?

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.

How does somatic therapy support trauma healing?

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.

What if I have tried therapy before and it did not help?

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.

What can I expect during my first therapy session?

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.

Internal Family Systems Therapy

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.

PTSD Treatment

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.

Relationship Trauma Therapy

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.

Grief and Loss Counseling

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.

Stress and Emotional Overwhelm Therapy

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.

Life Transitions Therapy

Experience compassionate Life Transition Counseling with Touchstone Trauma Therapy, offering tailored Adjustment Disorder Therapy and Transitional Support Therapy to help you navigate life's changes and embrace new beginnings.

Contact Us Today

At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, we understand that reaching out for support during a time of grief can be a significant step. Whether you’re dealing with the recent loss of a loved one or struggling with complicated grief from a past loss, our compassionate team is here to help you navigate this challenging journey. We invite you to take the first step towards healing by contacting us today.

Touchstone Trauma Therapy, located in Montrose, CA, serves clients in Sonoma County, providing a warm and welcoming environment for those seeking support in their grief journey. We create a safe space for you to express your emotions and share your story, believing that healing begins with connection. Our dedication is to ensure you feel understood and supported throughout the process.

If you have questions about our Grief and Loss Counseling services or would like to learn more about how we can assist you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is available to discuss your needs and answer any inquiries you may have about our therapeutic approaches. We offer a variety of counseling options, including individual sessions, couples therapy, and group support, all tailored to meet your unique circumstances.

To help you get started, consider the following ways to contact us:

We also recognize that the grieving process varies greatly from person to person. Therefore, we encourage you to reach out at a time that feels right for you. Whether you’re just beginning to confront your feelings of loss or seeking ongoing support, our team is equipped with the knowledge and experience to guide you through every stage of your healing process.

In addition to our counseling services, we also offer resources and workshops aimed at providing further support for those navigating grief. These resources can help you connect with others who are experiencing similar feelings, allowing for shared understanding and community support. Participating in group sessions can be particularly beneficial, as they create a safe space for individuals to express their feelings openly and learn from one another.

We invite you to take this important step towards healing. Remember, you are not alone in your journey of grief, and reaching out for help is a courageous move. At Touchstone Trauma Therapy, we are committed to walking alongside you as you navigate your emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and ultimately find peace and healing after loss.

Contact us today to schedule your consultation and begin your journey toward emotional well-being. Together, we can work towards understanding your grief and developing a personalized plan that supports your healing process.

Grief and Loss Counseling Services in Sonoma County

Struggling with grief in Sonoma County? Touchstone Trauma Therapy offers specialized bereavement support services and counseling to help your clients heal after loss effectively.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Experience transformative mindfulness-based therapy that fosters inner peace, reduces stress, and promotes healing through meditation and compassionate counseling tailored to your unique journey toward emotional well-being.

Common Questions Answered

What is trauma-informed care?

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.

How do I start therapy?

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.

Are sessions confidential?

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.

How does somatic therapy support trauma healing?

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.

What if I have tried therapy before and it did not help?

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.

What can I expect during my first therapy session?

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.

Remarkable Grief and Loss Counseling in Major Areas

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.

Diverse Approaches to Foster Deep, Lasting Healing.

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.