Reclaim Your Body, Restore Your Life:
Somatic Healing for Childhood Trauma & Attachment Wounds in San Diego
Learn How to Feel Secure and Loved
You Are Not Alone in Your Journey
If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a courageous step. Childhood sexual abuse leaves deep wounds that can affect every aspect of your life—your relationships, your sense of self, and your ability to trust. But healing is possible, and you deserve to reclaim your life.
As a somatic trauma specialist based in San Diego, I offer a safe, supportive space for survivors to reconnect with their bodies, process trauma, and build healthier relationships. My approach combines evidence-based somatic therapy with deep compassion, helping you gently release pain and reclaim your sense of self.
About Childhood Sexual Abuse and Attachment Wounds
Understanding the Impact
Childhood sexual abuse doesn't just end when the abuse stops. Its effects can ripple through your entire life.
Treatable with therapy?
Yes
Therapy Models:
Internal Family Systems, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, Compassionate Inquiry, EMDR
Related Conditions:
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Phobias
Signs & Symptoms
Difficulty trusting others or forming close bonds
Fear of intimacy or, conversely, seeking validation through unhealthy relationships
Shame, guilt, and self-blame
Dissociation or feeling disconnected from your body
Difficulty regulating emotions
Difficulty sleeping or falling asleep
Recommended Treatment Models
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
If you’ve ever seen Inside Out, you may have an idea of how Internal Family Systems (IFS) operate. It is a therapeutic approach that addresses each individual feeling and logical process in your mind as an individual. The ultimate goal of this process is to achieve balance and harmony within your internal system of emotions by giving you tools to self-regulate.
Brainspotting
A “brain spot” is a point in the person’s field of vision that helps them process trauma by tapping into the body’s central nervous system with the help of a trained clinician.
Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
For sexual abuse survivors, psychedelic therapy facilitates safe reconnection with the body while updating traumatic memories with healing insights. As shame transforms into self-acceptance and internal wounds heal, clients develop greater capacity for healthy relationships and authentic connection.
This approach offers a unique pathway to healing childhood trauma and attachment wounds at the neurobiological level.
What to Expect
Childhood Sexual Abuse & Attachment Wound Healing
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Step One
Your first step will be to meet with Shay, your therapist in San Diego, for a short, one-on-one consultation. This mini-session helps Shay start to get to know you so she can recommend the appropriate therapy model.
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Step Two
Based on your unique needs, Shay can inform and educate you about what she believes will be the right path for you. Some clients even participate in multiple treatment models tailored uniquely to them.
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Step Three
You may need to see your therapist for a few months or a few years. Whatever the duration, Shay will work to ensure that your experience is comfortable, confidential, and led with compassion.
Meet Shay
Hi, I’m Shay 👋 I work with the mind, body, and brain, bringing a variety of skills that allow you to work with trauma in the way you need. Whether it is EMDR, Compassionate Inquiry, Somatic therapy, Neurofeedback, IFS, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy or other trauma-informed practices, we will work so you can find relief without it feeling scary or too hard.
When therapy is working, you will notice you start to feel more present and begin shifting how you see yourself. With regular practice, you may even feel relief from the burden of the past. You don’t have to feel like you’re stuck sleepwalking. Together, let’s move your life forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why Choose Me?
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Your body is keeping the score of what happened to you, but I can help you move through the past and become present.
✓ Body-Centered Approach: Move beyond talk therapy with proven somatic techniques to process trauma where it’s held.
✓ Safe & Non-Judgmental: Your nervous system sets the pace. No forced reliving, just compassionate, trauma-informed care.
✓ San Diego-Based Support: Telehealth in San Diego and all across California.
✓ Attachment-Focused: Heal relational wounds and cultivate secure connections. - The Science of Healing
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Our approach is grounded in the latest research on trauma and attachment. We understand that:
Your brain adapted to survive – The symptoms you experience were once protective mechanisms
Healing happens in relationship – Safe, therapeutic relationships can rewire patterns of connection
Your body holds wisdom – Integrating mind and body is essential for complete healing
You are the expert on your experience – Therapy is collaborative, honoring your pace and choices
- Our Specialized Approach
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We utilize evidence-based treatments specifically designed for trauma recovery:
- Neurofeedback- Uses audio and visual feedback to train your brain.
- Somatic Experiencing – Addresses trauma stored in the body
- Brainspotting – Uses our eyes to access the deep parts of the brain where trauma is stored.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Heals different parts of yourself with compassion
- Will I Have to Talk About What Happened?
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You control what you share and when. Healing doesn’t require recounting every detail. We’ll work at your pace and focus on what feels manageable.
- What If I Can't Remember Everything That Happened?
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Memory gaps are common with childhood trauma. We can work with whatever shows up in session whether it is a body sensation, part of a memory, or just a feeling about a person. We don’t create false memories, we just work with whatever it is that is showing up for you.
- I'm worried about being judged or not believed.
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Your experience is valid, regardless of the circumstances. Our role is to support you, not to judge or question your truth.
Find Your Way Back to Yourself
If you’re battling trauma or anxiety, you deserve compassionate support from someone who truly sees you. Book your 15-minute consultation with Shay today.