Medical Trauma Therapy

Medical Trauma Therapy (Sebastopol + California Teletherapy)
Medical trauma can come from pain, invasiveness, loss of control, not being believed, discrimination, or a body that became unpredictable. Many people feel re-triggered in medical settings long after the event. Somatic therapy for medical trauma and healthcare-related stress—procedures, injuries, chronic health conditions, and the nervous-system impact of being dismissed, rushed, or harmed in medical settings. We support your body in reclaiming safety, agency, and voice—without minimizing what happened.

Private pay ($200) • Optum in-network only • Superbills available • Email: Liberation@somatictherapynorthbay.com

Signs this might be you

  • anxiety around appointments, procedures, or bodily sensations

  • flashbacks, panic, shutdown, numbness, or dissociation in medical contexts

  • fear of being dismissed, misgendered, harmed, or not respected

  • chronic bracing, insomnia, or “I can’t relax in my body”

  • health-related grief, anger, or mistrust

How we work
We work with the nervous system responses that got locked in: fight/flight/freeze, collapse, bracing, and procedural memory. Sessions are paced and consent-forward. When relevant, we also address identity-based medical stress (queer/trans, disabled, BIPOC/diasporic) in a grounded way.

Next Steps

What tends to change

  • less activation around care and bodily sensations

  • more agency, boundaries, and preparation skills

  • reduced procedural fear and shutdown

  • more self-trust inside your body

Logistics

In-person in Sebastopol (Sonoma County) + teletherapy throughout California. Fee $200/session. Primarily private pay; credentialed only with Optum. Superbills available.

Book a free 15 minute consult to discuss fit & next steps