Online Trauma Therapy for Women in California
Mindful trauma therapy for women navigating challenging life moments.
Women in Los Angeles face constant life demands. LA asks women to perform regardless if you’re falling apart at the seams. You’ve been instructed to keep it together, show up polished for work and in your relationships. It’s difficult to slow down to take care of yourself. I’m here to help you heal from the things you’ve been pushing to the side. I’m Dr. Alicia Tolerico, a licensed Psychologist (PSY 32370) offering convenient online trauma therapy and EMDR to women throughout Los Angeles and across California.
The high expectations of women in LA are grueling. Often women believe they aren’t good enough, compare themselves to other women, and find themselves competing to get ahead. Women living in the hustle culture of LA struggle with feeling valued, seen, and understood. Online trauma therapy means you can show up authentically to do real trauma work. Whether you live or work in Silver Lake, Marina Del Rey, or Downtown you can access online trauma therapy from a secure and private place without adding more time to your commute. Empowered Healing Trauma Therapy supports women throughout California, including San Diego and the Bay Area access compassionate trauma and EMDR therapy.
Women in Los Angeles may find it challenging to keep up with their work, relationships, and hobbies.
You’ve begun to build a life in Los Angeles but often feel like you lack a sense of community
You’re pushed through from one thing to the next not allowing your body to reset
You desire a therapist who specialize’s in women’s mental health and trauma therapy.
You’ve tried talk therapy and found yourself talking in circles and haven’t been able to resolve past traumas
You’ve been betrayed deeply by your partner and are beginning to pick up the pieces
These life challenges can worsen over time if not acknowledged. Perhaps you told yourself that the cheating wasn’t that big of deal, your partner promised they would change, or you would give them another chance. Maybe you’ve tried couples therapy in attempt to fix the relationship. You’ve talked yourself into things that don’t feel quite right. You ignore your intuition and keep repeating old patterns that don’t serve you.
Empowered Healing Trauma Therapy focuses on collaborative approach to assist each client navigate relational traumas. We understand how difficult it is to reach out for emotional support during a vulnerable time in your life. Our work together will help you:
Feel safe with physical and emotional intimacy at your desired pace
Build healthy relationships and understand what your boundaries are
Decrease racing thoughts that keep you up at night
Let go of shame that was never yours to carry
Begin to feel present and safe in your body
Integrating the mind, body, and soul helps women reconnect with their authentic selves. This is the foundation for long lasting change.
Is Trauma Therapy Right for You?
Maybe you’ve tried therapy before, however you weren’t able to get to the root issue. Perhaps you’ve been avoiding childhood wounds, stuck in unhealthy relational patterns, or coping in unhealthy ways. Sometimes the trauma shapes you to a person you no longer recognize. You’ve been stricken by grief, loss, sadness, and pain by the unhealed wounds from the past and present. Perhaps you’ve been suffering in silence and you’re ready to process your trauma with an expert who truly understands what you’ve going through. It’s easy to wear the mask and pretend that everything is fine. However, deep down you know things in life are far from being fine. If you’re ready to stop living in survival mode then beginning trauma informed therapy is a great place to begin. The therapy space allows women to slow down, take a breath, be honest about what’s been weighing them down in life.
Frequently Asked Questions for Women in California
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Yes. Dr. Tolerico is a licensed psychologist with an active license (PSY 32370). Dr. Tolerico can work with you no matter where she is located. Advanced technology offers more access to therapy for women. Online therapy has been found to be just as effective as in person therapy. Many women feel comfortable and safe to participate in therapy from the comfort of their home. Also, many California residents commute or live both in California and in Nevada. This is another benefit for the modern woman who has multiple residences seeking trauma therapy.
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Sexual trauma becomes stored in the body. Many women experience several somatic experiences. Talk therapy has its limitations. EMDR therapy and somatic body based interventions are designed to help integrate the unhealed trauma through your nervous system. This helps alleviate anxiety, depression, and isolation. You actually never have to share any explicit details with EMDR therapy for sexual traumas.
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Many women develop relationships with substances, food, exercise, and social media that actually cause harm. First it is important to explore the purpose of the behaviors in your life. We want to understand what your goals are around the problematic behavior. Dr. Tolerico meets clients where they are at. We collaborate and create a plan to achieve your goals. Whether your goals are to stop, cut back, or find other ways to cope with life. Dr. Tolerico will guide you with appropriate interventions without judgment or requiring you to have it all figured out first.
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Dr. Tolerico does not require abstinence to begin trauma work. She will always be honest with you about how substances may be affecting your safety or progress. If your situation requires medical detox or a higher level of care, we will help connect you with appropriate resources.
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Dr. Tolerico specializes in infidelity and betrayal trauma recovery. She understands the nuances of complicated relationships. Making this decision for many isn’t so black and white. Betrayal trauma therapy is individually focused. We will discuss the trauma you have endured, help you rebuild trust in your judgment, and feel safe again. You will have the opportunity to participate in a therapeutic full disclosure process to become fully informed about the betrayal, EMDR therapy to process the trauma, and guide you through the ups and downs of this unique healing process.
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Empowered Healing Trauma Therapy is a specialized therapy practice focused on women navigating various traumas. The purpose of the complimentary consultation is for Dr. Tolerico to assess your therapy needs and determine if it is a good fit. Dr. Tolerico asks a series of questions during the consultation call to better understand the significant issues causing distress.
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Yes. Along with EMDR, Dr. Tolerico offers body-based interventions into treatment. Trauma is stored in the body. Our nervous system needs regulation to help reprocess the mind, body, soul connection. Many women find somatic work to help them feel safe in their body. This is imperative for women who have experienced sexual trauma, physical abuse, domestic violence, and infidelity trauma. You deserve to reconnect with your body and begin to trust yourself again.
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Empowered Healing Trauma Therapy is a private pay, out of network practice. Individual session rates are $250. EMDR therapy intensives are available for women desiring an accelerated healing timeline. These are charged on an hourly rate. Please review our Fees & Rates page for full details.
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