When the past keeps showing up now
Trauma and PTSD therapy across Arizona, at a pace your nervous system can handle.
Who this is for
Trauma and PTSD
This page is for individuals ages 14 and up who are navigating the effects of PTSD or complex trauma. Trauma can come from a single life-changing experience, such as an accident, assault, or sudden loss, or from years of experiences that have slowly changed your sense of safety, connection, and self. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, constantly on edge, or unable to quiet your mind and body.
Whether you are a teen, adult, or older adult, you don't have to appear strong on the outside while struggling on the inside. We offer a safe, supportive space to understand what you've been carrying, reconnect with yourself, and find a path forward at your own pace.
What we work on
What clients bring to sessions
- Flashbacks, nightmares, and memories that arrive uninvited
- Feeling on guard in crowds, in the car, or in your own home
- Numbness, or feeling cut off from people you love
- Shame and self blame that came with what happened
- Sleep that never feels like rest
How We Work With Trauma
Healing begins with safety, trust, and connection. We meet you where you are, building tools to help calm your nervous system, manage overwhelming emotions, and restore a sense of stability. You never have to share more of your story than you are ready to.
As you begin to feel more grounded, we may use approaches such as EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help process painful experiences and the beliefs that may have formed around them. Somatic therapy helps reconnect you with your body's signals, while Parts Work (IFS) creates space to understand and care for the different parts of yourself that have learned to protect you.
Our approach is personalized, evidence-based, and guided by your pace—helping you move from simply surviving toward greater connection, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
Sessions
55 Minutes, Online Sessions
Sessions are typically scheduled once or twice weekly, with timing agreed together. Sessions are held as online sessions anywhere in Arizona, in English or Swahili.
What can shift
Healing is not about becoming who you were before. Clients often describe smaller things first: a full night of sleep, a drive that feels ordinary, a memory they can think about without the body bracing. You are not broken. You are becoming.
Consult and insurance
Start with a free 15 minute call
Use the request form to ask for a free 15 minute phone consultation, and Lisa confirms a time. You can ask about EMDR, our pace, or anything else before deciding.
- In network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, and UnitedHealthcare.
- Superbills for out of network plans.
- Intake / assessment session: $220. Ongoing sessions (55 minutes): $160.
- Sliding scale is available for those who qualify. Ask us about our sliding scale when you reach out.
- Please give 24 hour notice to cancel, or the full session fee applies.
Questions
Common questions
Do I have to talk about what happened?
No. We start with what is happening in your life now and with skills for steadying your body. Talking about the trauma comes later, if and when you choose.
What is EMDR?
EMDR is a structured therapy that uses eye movements or tapping while you briefly hold a memory in mind. Lisa is EMDRIA trained in EMDR, and we explain each step before we begin.
Can trauma therapy happen over video?
Yes. Sessions are held online, so you can meet from a room where you already feel settled. We talk ahead of time about privacy and about what to do if a session feels intense.
