Trama Therapist in Silicon Beach
Trauma isn’t just about what happened to you. It’s about how your brain and body adapt to survive. At Melissa W Cooper Therapy, I offer somatic therapy, EMDR, and Polyvagal informed care for adults ready to heal at the level where Trauma lives, the nervous system.
If you’ve been living in survival mode, please know that it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Your body already knows the way forward so we work together to help your nervous system feel safe again.
Trauma Therapy that Works - Somatic Healing, EMDR & Polyvagal Informed Practices
Who Can Benefit From This Type of Work:
You may benefit from this approach if you’re experiencing
Hyper-vigilance: Always waiting fore the other shoe to drop
Flashbacks: Feeling like the past event is happening in the current moment.
Avoidance: staying away from places, people, or thoughts that remind you of the event.
Emotional Numbness: Feeing flat or unable to experience joy.
How Trauma Therapy Helps
In our sessions, we don’t just talk about what happened. We work together to help your nervous system feel safe again. Using evidence based approaches, I help clients move from a state of reacting to a state of thriving.
My Therapeutic Approaches:
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing to desensitize painful memories so they no longer trigger a physical fight or flight response.
Somatic Experiencing to focus on releasing stored tension and trauma held within the body.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help reframe negative thought pattern stemming from traumatic events.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore the parts of you that developed to protect you after the trauma.
You remain in control at every step. Healing is collaborative, consent-based, and empowering.
What My Clients Say About their Experience
Meet Melissa - Trauma Therapist Serving Silicon Beach
In Person or Virtual Sessions for your convenience
I have personally experienced the healing that Trauma Therapy can bring. In fact it was one of the reasons that I chose to become a licensed therapist. My work is grounded in trauma informed care, relational safety, and a deep respect for the body’s wisdom. I view symptoms as adaptive survival responses, not failures. As a therapist, I have helped many high functioning adults to create the conditions for their nervous systems to feel safe enough to heal.
My education and training includes Depth Perspective (Jungian) Psychotherapy, Somatic Healing, Mindfulness Practices, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Polyvagal Informed Practices which allow me to integrate insight-driven exploration with tools that deliver real world results.
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Specializations
Trauma & Complex PTSD
Attachment and Relational Wounds
Anxiety, Panic, and Chronic Stress
How to Get Started - Reach Out & Let’s Connect
Schedule a Free Introductory Consultation so I can understand your needs and ensure that I am a good fit for you.
During the consultation you should ask any questions you have about my education, experience, or approach for your therapy.
We will discuss my fees and I will answer any questions or concerns you have about them.
If you wish to work with me, we will schedule you first appointment and I will send you a New Client Packet for you to complete before our first session.
Therapy is an important investment in your mental health and well-being. At Melissa W Cooper Therapy, I strive to make the payment process clear, supportive, and transparent.
Understanding Your Payment Options
Individual 50 minutes sessions: $185 Virtual - $200 In Person
EMDR only sessions: $225
Couples Sessions $250
My Rates
In certain circumstances I offer sliding scale fees. Please inquire to see if you might be eligible.
24 hour notice of cancellation is required to avoid being charged.
Sliding Scale
As an out-of-network provider, I do not accept insurance directly. Superbills will be provided upon request which you can submit to your PPO insurance provider for potential reimbursement.
Out of Network Provider
The exact reimbursement amount will depend on your PPO insurance plan. Call the number on the back of your insurance card to find out how much you could get reimbursed.
Reimbursement % Details
Still Have Questions?
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If you’re ready to explore, heal, and grow, let’s connect. You don’t have to navigate Perfectionism alone. Reach out to learn more about how I can support your personal growth and healing.