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Trauma Therapy in Oakland, CA + Online
Deeper Healing Begins at the Root.
Specializing in Intensive Therapy, IFS/EMDR Therapy, & Relationship Therapy
You’re in the right place if…
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You often feel like your emotions are way too intense, and it’s hard to calm down once you’re worked up. The anxiety is exhausting, and you wish you could just relax.
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You feel like you always have to keep everyone happy, work harder than anyone else, and never make a mistake. It’s exhausting trying to live up to the impossible standards you’ve set for yourself.
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You feel like your emotions are this big, messy thing you can’t quite figure out. And every time you see someone else living life effortlessly, you can’t help but wonder if something’s wrong with you.
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You want to feel close to people, but it’s hard to find that balance. You either over-prioritize their needs, settle in relationships that don’t feel good, or end up shutting them out completely when it gets too overwhelming.
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You’ve tried everything—journaling, talk therapy, advice from friends—but it feels like you’re running in circles. Nothing seems to click. You’re left feeling trapped in the same old patterns.
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You are looking for therapy that goes deeper than just venting...
Hi, I’m Mary. I’m So Glad You’re Here!
I am a licensed therapist, EMDR Consultant in Training, relationship therapist, and trauma recovery specialist in Oakland, CA.
I specialize in supporting anxious adults to release what's holding them back, find their inner confidence, set boundaries, and calm down those self-critical thoughts.
My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling more deeply connected in their relationships, more confident, and with a better ability to flow through difficult emotions with ease.
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Specializing in:
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EMDR Intensive Therapy
Short-term, accelerated EMDR therapy program to help you feel better faster and escape the weekly therapy grind.
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Ketamine Assisted Therapy
A safe, and clinically effective treatment for trauma. Ketamine opens your brain's natural ability to rewire towards healing.
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Couples Therapy
Strengthen and deepen your relationship with each other through proven strategies with the support of a therapist you can trust.
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Trauma Therapy
Heal from the effects of childhood trauma and show up confidently and settled in your relationships with others, and with yourself.
In person therapy in Oakland, CA
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Online therapy for California Residents
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See You Soon!
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In person therapy in Oakland, CA ~ Online therapy for California Residents ~ See You Soon! ~
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