Heal your trauma through EMDR & Breathwork
Holistic, effective therapy for trauma resolution for adults in-person in Redwood City, CA and virtually across California
You’ve done the work — but something still feels unresolved.
Maybe you’ve been in therapy before and while it’s helped, you can sense there’s something deeper that hasn’t fully shifted. You find yourself caught in old patterns — anxiety that spikes under pressure, relationships that feel harder than they should or a nagging sense that no matter how much you achieve, it’s never quite enough.
It doesn’t have to stay this way.
Healing is possible, even for wounds that have been buried for years. By getting to the root of your trauma — not just talking about it, but processing it on a deeper level — you can release what’s been holding you back and feel more grounded, authentic and free.
That’s where I come in.
As a trauma therapist in Redwood City, I specialize in helping Silicon Valley professionals move beyond surface-level change. Through EMDR, IFS and Neurodynamic Breathwork, I guide you in safely accessing and releasing what talk therapy alone can’t always reach — so you can finally feel the lasting relief and wholeness you’ve been looking for.
Meet Lisa
Hi, I’m Lisa. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Redwood City, CA. I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco in 2008, and I’ve been in private practice since 2016.
My style is warm, nurturing and respectful — I want you to feel safe, seen and supported when you’re with me. I know how overwhelming it can be to carry the weight of trauma, especially when it shows up as anxiety, depression, or struggles in relationships. My goal is to help you get to the root of that pain so you can find relief and reconnect with your true, authentic self.
In our work together, I often use EMDR and IFS to help process trauma and bring lasting change. More recently, I also became certified as a Neurodynamic Breathwork facilitator (in 2024). I’ve found breathwork to be a powerful way for clients to release deeply held beliefs and tensions in the body that talking alone can’t always reach.
My Practice’s Guiding Values
Being Real
Growth doesn’t happen by staying comfortable. I’ll gently tell you what you may not want to hear—but what you need to hear in order to heal and transform.
Feeling Connected
Real change starts with trust. You don’t have to have it all figured out—what matters most is that you feel safe enough with me to open up.
Acceptance
There’s no judgment here. Even what you’re afraid to share, because it’s part of your story. We’ll help you become the version of you who no longer believes the old narrative.
My Approach to Therapy
Sometimes clients come to me after talk therapy has taken them as far as it can. They’ve made progress, but something deeper is keeping them at an impasse. I help address the fears that may be getting in the way of progress — the ones that can quietly block healing, even when someone has already done a lot of work.
Because trauma shows up differently for everyone, I move at the pace that feels right for you. Together, we’ll work through what’s holding you back so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. This process is what allows change to take root in a lasting way.
You’ve already done one of the hardest things — looking for support instead of carrying this on your own. You don’t have to keep feeling stuck in cycles of fear or anxiety. Together, we can work through what’s underneath and give you the tools to feel more grounded, calm, and in control.
If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d love to connect with you.
