Therapy for adults carrying trauma from earlier in life.
Therapy for adults in Orange County and across California.
Many of the adults I work with are carrying trauma from earlier in their lives. It may have happened when they were young and been pushed down for years, only to surface strongly in adulthood – as anxiety, numbness, or relationships that don't work the way you want.
I'm Faith, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I see clients in person in Anaheim Hills and offer online therapy across California.
Exploring your story with curiosity and care.
You don't need a “big” trauma to deserve support. What shaped you doesn't have to look a certain way to count.
I want to understand your story, not just diagnose a problem. We start by finding ways to settle your body. Then we get curious about the parts of you that learned to protect you, and about what you came to expect from closeness.
I draw on somatic, IFS-informed and attachment-based work, in small steps and at a pace that feels safe. You don't have to retell everything.
About Faith
Healing starts with feeling safe.
Therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be honest. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in Orange County specializing in trauma, attachment, self-compassion and somatic approaches.
My practice is built around you – your story, your pace, and what real change looks like for your life. Learn more about how I work and whether we might be a good fit.
More about meHow I work
Three things you can expect from working together.
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Listening first.
I take time to understand what's actually happening for you before suggesting anything. The work starts there.
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Practical and grounded.
Therapy with me is both reflective and practical, helping you better understand yourself while building skills you can apply in daily life.
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At your pace.
Therapy isn't a timeline. We move when you're ready, slow down when we need to, and check in often about whether the work is helping.
I'm here to help
A few of the places people start with me.
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Trauma
Trauma can shape how we view ourselves, others, and the world; therapy can help you make sense of these experiences and move forward with greater confidence and clarity. Learn more -
Anxiety & Depression
When anxiety begins to interfere with daily life, or when everything starts arriving at a distance, we'll work together to understand it and find your way back. Learn more -
Grief & Loss
Loss can take many forms, and each experience of grief is unique. Together, we'll create space for your experience, wherever you are in the process. Learn more -
Relationship Concerns
Relationships can bring both connection and challenge. Together, we can explore recurring patterns, unresolved conflicts, and what you need to feel more connected to yourself and others. Learn more
How the work happens
The approaches I draw on.
No single method fits everyone. These are the ones I return to most, and we'll find the mix that works for you.
- Somatic work
Paying attention to how the body is responding, not just what the mind can explain, and learning to notice and work with it at your own pace.
- Internal Family Systems
Getting curious about the different parts of you, including the ones that seem to be working against you, and learning what they're protecting.
- Attachment-based work
Understanding how your earliest relationships shaped the way you connect with others, and where those patterns still show up today.
How we start
Three small steps, at your pace.
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A free 15-minute call
Ask anything you like. It is a short conversation to see if we are a fit, with no pressure.
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A first session
You don't have to share everything at once. We get to know each other and choose a starting point together.
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Your pace
Most people meet weekly to start. We find the right speed together, adjust as we go, and notice the growth along the way.
Ready when you are
Take the first step, at your pace.
A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest way to see if we're a fit. No pressure, no commitment – just a conversation.