Trauma Therapy in Sonoma County
Trauma and PTSD can profoundly impact emotional stability, physical health, and daily functioning. As a psychologist in Petaluma, I work with clients throughout Sonoma County and Marin County who experience intrusive memories, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or overwhelming reactivity. Trauma affects the nervous system in deep ways, and many individuals benefit from adding neurofeedback and biofeedback to their Psychotherapy work. These approaches help restore nervous-system regulation with the guidance of a Sonoma County therapist.
Neurofeedback is particularly powerful for Trauma because it helps the brain move out of survival mode. Clients from nearby communities like Rohnert Park often describe feeling “stuck” in patterns of fear or shutdown. Neurofeedback helps regulate brainwave activity associated with Trauma responses, allowing clients to experience more calm, emotional flexibility, and cognitive clarity. This supports clients in re-engaging with their lives and relationships.
Biofeedback provides another layer of healing by teaching clients how Trauma affects their bodies. Many people with PTSD experience elevated heart rate, irregular breathing, chronic muscle tension, or digestive disruptions. Biofeedback helps clients recognize these patterns and learn strategies to regulate their physiology, which reduces the intensity of Trauma symptoms. This skill-building supports deeper work in Psychotherapy.
Talk Therapy remains essential for Trauma treatment because it helps clients understand their experiences and develop coping strategies. However, neurofeedback and biofeedback help create the neurological stability needed to process Trauma safely. When the nervous system is less reactive, clients feel more grounded and receptive to therapeutic work. This combined approach can accelerate healing and reduce distress.
Children with Trauma often benefit greatly from neurofeedback because it does not require them to verbalize painful memories. Families appreciate that neurofeedback is gentle and developmentally appropriate, making Trauma treatment less overwhelming for kids. It provides a safe space for the brain to learn new, more regulated patterns.
Adults working through PTSD often report improvements in sleep, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage triggers after neurofeedback sessions. Trauma can chronically impair focus and emotional balance, and neurofeedback helps restore these functions by encouraging healthier brain activity.
Biofeedback strengthens clients’ ability to calm their bodies during moments of distress. Trauma often disrupts the body's natural ability to return to baseline, and learning physiological regulation helps clients feel safer and more in control. This supports long-term healing and stress resilience.
Healing from Trauma requires an approach that supports both the mind and the nervous system. Neurofeedback, biofeedback, and Psychotherapy offer a comprehensive pathway toward recovery, stability, and renewed emotional strength.
If you are struggling with Trauma or PTSD and want an integrated approach to healing, I would be honored to help. As a psychologist in Petaluma serving Sonoma County and Marin County, I provide trauma-informed neurofeedback and biofeedback. Contact me for more information.