Depth-Oriented Somatic Experiencing Therapy in Sebastopol & Across California
Specialized long-term somatic psychotherapy for trauma activation, dissociation, chronic bracing, burnout. My practice centers Queer, Trans, BIPOC, Poly/ENM, Kink/BDSM & high-masking autistic/AuDHD adults in high-responsibility roles.
Private pay ($200/session) • Credentialed only with Optum • Superbills available for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Not in network with other insurance plans.
Who this work is for
Many of my clients have done therapy before but felt subtly mis-seen or pathologized around neurodivergence, identity, or relational structure in ways that mirror prior harms. People I work with often hold several identities or experiences that are often misunderstood in western therapy spaces: neurodivergence, queerness or transness, non-monogamy, cultural identity, or experiences of marginalization. You do not need to explain or defend those parts of yourself here.
Because of the trauma-informed & depth-orientation of my work my practice is best suited for adults ready to commit to consistent depth-oriented weekly experiential/somatic psychotherapy. The work we hold together unfolds slowly & gradually over time, and most clients work with me weekly and longer-term (often a year or more). Weekly therapy is the standard cadence in my practice. I am not a short-term, solution-focused provider.
My work is often a strong fit for adults who:
• are high-masking autistic or AuDHD adults seeking safe, supported unmasking
• hold high-responsibility roles and cannot afford nervous system collapse
• experience trauma activation, dissociation, or chronic bracing
• carry developmental, relational, medical, or intergenerational trauma
• want depth-oriented, somatic trauma resolution, not surface coping
Quick definition: By high-masking, I mean you may appear regulated or successful externally while your nervous system is doing immense work to cope—often at significant cost to energy, intimacy, health, and joy.
When therapy has plateaued
Many clients who find me are thoughtful, capable people who have already done years of therapy or personal reflection. What was missing was not effort. It was an experiential therapeutic frame that could hold neurodivergence, identity, culture, and structural context in lived-experience without pathologizing. When that shift happens, therapy often begins to move again.
If your life looks “fine” but your body is exhausted
Many of my clients have tried therapy before and felt subtly mis-seen or pathologized around neurodivergence, queerness, transness, polyamory, kink, culture, or race. Often they were told they were “overthinking,” “too intense,” or “too intellectual.” In reality, they had learned to adapt to environments that did not accurately reflect their internal experience.
You may be competent, relied upon, effective—and internally bracing, scanning, pushing through, or shutting down to function.
My decolonial approach to Somatic therapy is for when insight is no longer enough. When your body needs to renegotiate survival patterns rather than manage them.
This is depth-oriented trauma resolution for personal & cultural healing, not symptom management.
Hello & Salam!
I’ am Setareh Azar Jinn, LMFT and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), a queer, neurodiverse, Iranian-American, trans woman of color
This practice is designed for adults navigating complex trauma and nervous system dysregulation, including:
• developmental and attachment trauma
• shock trauma (accident, medical, acute events)
• chronic hypervigilance and stress physiology
• dissociation, shutdown, and collapse
• identity-based and intergenerational stress
A substantial portion of my caseload includes:
• trans and nonbinary adults
• high-masking autistic and AuDHD adults
• polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous clients
• individuals engaged in consensual kink, BDSM, and power-exchange dynamics
We work precisely & gently with sensation, impulse, emotion, attachment patterns, and boundaries so your nervous system can reorganize out of survival states into steadiness and choice.
Clinical Approach (what may change)
Somatic Experiencing–informed, relational, depth-oriented, with gentle precision.
I carefully differentiate trauma physiology from autism, ADHD, OCD, chronic pain,
and identity-based stress to ensure interventions are aligned rather than stigmatizing.
Sessions are collaborative and paced. We track what is happening in real time
Your system learns safety and agency experientially—not performance or willpower.
Weekly therapy only. This work requires consistency.
Values & Orientation
The majority of my caseload consists of trans/nonbinary and neurodivergent adults,
many of whom are polyamorous or engaged in consensual kink dynamics.
My work integrates Somatic Experiencing with attachment repair, power-exchange literacy,
and trauma differentiation so that identity and relational structures a
are not pathologized or confused with survival responses.
Let us build nervous systems that can settle enough for life to open & flow, for community to thrive and heal, for spirit to rest.
If someone in your life is looking for this kind of therapy, you are welcome to share my website with them.
Logistics
In-person therapy in Sebastopol (Sonoma County)
Teletherapy throughout Californis
Fee: $200 per session
Private pay • Credentialed only with Optum
Superbills available for possible out-of-network reimbursement
Free 15-minute video consultation to assess fit.
What to expect on the consult: we’ll clarify what you’re seeking, logistics/fees, and fit, & discuss next steps.
FAQ
Do you work with autistic/AuDHD burnout?
Yes. High-masking neurodivergence, burnout/shutdown, sensory overwhelm, and trauma are core areas of my work. For more information on how I work with neurodiversity in therapy please check out Autistic/AuDHD therapy section.
For more general information about my personal/professional background check out the Meet Setareh & Decolonial Body Therapy pages.
For my specializations, please see:
Do you take insurance?
I’m primarily private pay and credentialed only with Optum. I can provide superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement when applicable. For more information see my Fees Section.
