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Trauma Therapy: Processing the Past, Reclaiming Your Present

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A gentle, grounded approach to processing past experiences that continue to impact your present.

When you carry the weight of long-term traumatic experiences, the past has a painful way of showing up in your day-to-day life. You might feel constantly on edge, struggle with intense emotional responses, or find yourself feeling deeply disconnected from the people you love. At Restoring Vida Therapy, we recognize that trauma changes how you navigate the world. We offer a safe, non-judgmental environment to help you unpack these heavy seasons and safely untangle the generational and systemic stressors holding you back.

A Tailored, Strengths-Based Approach to Healing

Our approach to trauma therapy is structured yet flexible, adapting entirely to your individual comfort level and needs. Drawing from deeply collaborative, evidence-based frameworks—including Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—we focus on building practical tools for emotional regulation. Rather than assigning blame or dwelling only on the pain, we prioritize a strengths-based style that fosters lasting hope, self-efficacy, and personal resilience.

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Our Specialists in Trauma Recovery

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Laura Anaya

  • Approach: Laura provides a gentle, collaborative environment to help you process life overwhelm, systemic stressors, and deep transitions, offering an affirming space to help you safely reclaim your strength.

  • Insurance Accepted: Cigna, United HealthCare/Optum

  • Availability: Openings available virtually across California

Supervised by Saul Salmeron #129462

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Angelica Ortega

  • Approach: Angelica offers a structured, non-judgmental environment to help youth and adults process complex trauma, handle intense emotions, and build resilience through life's hardest seasons.

  • Insurance Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, United HealthCare/Optum

  • Availability: Openings available virtually across California

Ready to Take the First Step?

You don't have to navigate chronic worry or stress in isolation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with one of our therapists today.

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