Complex Trauma Therapy
East Bay Therapy in Orinda, CA.
Gentle Support for When the Past Still Hurts
Helping you heal from early wounds with compassion, connection, and a safe place to rebuild.
Bountiful Health
In-Person Orinda, CA | Online Across California
Also serving Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Berkeley, Oakland, and other nearby communities.
When Early Experiences Leave Lasting Imprints
Complex and developmental trauma often stems from experiences in childhood, like neglect, emotional disconnection, inconsistent caregiving, abuse, or environments where your needs weren’t met.
Even if those events happened long ago, their effects may echo into adulthood. You might find yourself struggling with trust, relationships, or a lingering sense of emptiness or shame.
You may wonder: Why can’t I just move on? Why do I still feel this way?
The truth is, trauma shapes not just what happened then, but how you experience yourself and the world now. Healing is possible, and therapy provides a safe, steady place to begin.
Understanding Complex & Developmental Trauma
How It Shows Up & What You Might Notice
Trauma doesn’t always look like flashbacks or nightmares. More often, it shows up in subtle, persistent ways that impact daily life.
You might notice:
A deep sense of shame, emptiness, or never feeling “good enough”
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in relationships
People-pleasing, perfectionism, or over-responsibility
Intense self-criticism and an inner voice that feels harsh or relentless
Numbness, disconnection, or feeling cut off from your emotions
Anxiety, depression, or a chronic sense of unease
Challenges with boundaries or asserting your needs
Feeling like your past keeps replaying in the present
Complex trauma isn’t something you “get over.” It’s something that can be understood, worked through, and gently transformed in the context of a safe, supportive relationship.
Benefits: What You Can Expect From Grief & Loss Therapy With Us
Therapy for complex & developmental trauma focuses on creating the safety, trust, and consistency that may have been missing early in life. Over time, it may help you:
Feel more grounded, safe, and at home in your body
Recognize and challenge shame, self-criticism, and old survival patterns
Build healthier boundaries and relationships
Develop a stronger sense of self and inner worth
Process painful memories at a pace that feels manageable
Reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm
Begin to experience more freedom, joy, and connection in daily life
Healing from trauma takes time. But with support, you can begin to write a new story, one not defined by what happened to you.
A Note About Bountiful Health
At Bountiful Health, we offer emotionally attuned, integrative therapy for adults and teens navigating the lasting effects of complex and developmental trauma.
We understand that trauma recovery is not linear. Some days you may feel strong and steady; other days it may feel like you’re right back where you started. Our role is to walk alongside you, providing consistent care, presence, and compassion at every step.
Our practice is based in Orinda, CA, and we support clients in Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Berkeley, and throughout California via online therapy.
Our Therapeutic Approach
We draw from relational, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed therapy modalities to help you gently explore your story.
Trauma therapy is not about reliving the past or rushing toward “fixing.” It’s about creating a safe space where your experiences can be named, felt, and integrated so that you can live more fully in the present.
We listen for what matters most: your voice, your resilience, and your unique story. Together, we’ll work toward reclaiming the self-worth, connection, and freedom that have always been yours.
If you’re carrying the weight of complex or developmental trauma, you don’t have to do it alone. Healing begins with small steps, and reaching out is the first one.
Click below or call/text 925-259-3145 to learn more or schedule your free 20-minute consultation.
Located in Orinda, CA, and serving Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Oakland, and nearby East Bay communities. Online therapy is available across California.
Let’s walk through this together.