online trauma therapist in california

Reconnect to your power & create a life you love.

Hi, I’m Tori. 

You’ve landed here because you’re unsure of the path forward.

It can be scary to face uncomfortable emotions and memories head on because, more often than not, we were never actually taught how to do that. I’m here to support you through every step of the process. This is the work I am so honored to be a part of.

I see you. I’m here to help you:

  • Understand the origins of the unhealthy patterns you find yourself repeating

  • Use curiosity and compassion to begin to build new habits and patterns

  • Practice nervous system regulating techniques that will ground you during times and uncertainty and unease

  • Build your capacity and discomfort tolerance around having challenging conversations so that you can advocate for yourself

  • Find alignment in your feelings, thoughts, and actions

A bit about me:

Outside of the office my favorite things to do are to foster dogs (I’ve had 9 so far), go on road trips up and down the California Coast in my Volkswagen Westfalia, take ceramics classes, and find fun new plant based restaurants and cafes to try.

My Approach

I will work with you in a way that will not only facilitate emotional healing, but will allow you to feel more connected to your body.

This type of therapy, known as somatic psychotherapy, is particularly helpful if you have have experienced trauma and have felt subsequent physical symptoms, such as migraines or chronic pain. Traditional talk therapy in conjunction with somatic therapy can be very valuable if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionism, people pleasing, and are having trouble setting boundaries between work and life. The goal of this type of therapy is to strengthen your sense of safety and calm in your own body, and therefore in your life in general. With nervous system regulation and safety as the foundation, I strive to help you gain a sense of confidence, purpose, and clarity about the life you would like to build for yourself.

My Values

Compassion

There is no topic that is off the table or “too much” for therapy. The parts of you that you feel embarrassed by or ashamed of will be treated with kindness, compassion, and respect. Your body and mind are always trying to work for you, not against you.

Collaboration

The relationship you have with your therapist is proven to be the most important factor in the outcome of therapy. I take this relationship very seriously, and while I may help guide the way, you are the expert of you life.

Integrity

My professional morals and ethics are the core of my practice. Your confidentiality, privacy, safety, and trust are always held in the highest regard.

Curiosity

I believe curiosity is the antidote to shame, anxiety, and despair. Curiosity give us a neutral window to look at our experiences through and helps to build a new relationship with ourselves.

Therapy with me may be right for you if…

You feel a pull toward something more meaningful but you’re not sure what that is yet (or maybe you are!)

You feel things more deeply or differently than other people in your life .

You find it both challenging and boring to make small talk and prefer to get to know people on a more ‘real’ level.

You’ve listened to every mental health podcast and audiobook there is, and you still feel like you’re searching for relief.

How I Can Help

Education

  • University Of California, Santa Barbara.

    Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Applied Psychology

  • University of Southern California.

    Master of Social Work Degree with a Concentration in Adults, Mental Health, and Wellness

Trainings

  • EMDR Parts I and II

  • Brainspotting I and II

My talk therapy work is informed by the principles of both EMDR and Brainspotting. Both of these modalities are somatic practices rooted in a bottom-up nervous system regulating approach to healing.

California Licensure

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker 104872

Ready to embrace change?

Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage because change is scary. As you begin your work in therapy, you'll start to feel clarity, peace, and alignment. I am so excited for you.