Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy Services in Marin County
Kate Brennan LMFT, PsyD has dedicated over 25 years to helping clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Our practice integrates Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and mindfulness to address the complex interplay between nervous system regulation and emotional well-being. We specialize in resolving developmental trauma, attachment disruptions, and stress-related disorders by working with the body's innate capacity for self-correction. Clients benefit from personalized treatment plans grounded in neuroscience research and decades of clinical experience. Our approach emphasizes building resilience through somatic awareness and trauma-informed care.We serve individuals struggling with chronic stress, postpartum challenges, and unresolved emotional wounds, providing tools for nervous system regulation and emotional healing. The practice combines attachment theory with cutting-edge trauma resolution techniques to help clients reclaim their natural state of well-being. With advanced training in Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, we offer specialized care for trauma recovery. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures clients receive the most current therapeutic approaches. We provide a safe, compassionate space for clients to explore their healing journey and develop greater emotional resilience.
Services
Somatic Experiencing
EMDR Therapy
Stress Management
Postpartum Support
Trauma Resolution
Mindfulness Training
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized trauma therapy experience
- Our practice integrates Somatic Experiencing and EMDR certifications
- Personalized treatment plans for nervous system regulation
- Specialized care for developmental trauma and attachment issues
- Monthly superbills provided for insurance reimbursement
Services
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing resolves trauma by addressing nervous system dysregulation through body awareness techniques. This approach helps release stored survival energy from traumatic events, restoring natural resilience. Clients learn to track bodily sensations and complete self-protective responses that were interrupted during traumatic experiences.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR processes traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation while maintaining present-moment awareness. This evidence-based approach reprocesses distressing memories, reducing their emotional charge. Sessions follow standardized protocols to ensure safe and effective trauma resolution while maintaining client stability.
Postpartum Support
Specialized care addresses postpartum depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges through trauma-informed approaches. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional balance while supporting new mothers' unique needs. Techniques help process birth experiences and rebuild confidence in parenting abilities.
Stress Management
Nervous system regulation techniques reduce chronic stress symptoms through somatic awareness practices. Clients learn grounding exercises and mindfulness strategies to manage anxiety. Treatment addresses both immediate symptoms and underlying trauma contributors.
Attachment Therapy
Attachment-based therapy addresses developmental trauma and relationship patterns through neurobiological approaches. Treatment focuses on repairing early attachment disruptions and building secure relational patterns. Techniques integrate somatic awareness with emotional processing.
People
Kate Brennan
Psychotherapist
Dr. Kate Brennan has practiced psychotherapy for over 25 years, specializing in trauma resolution through Somatic Experiencing and EMDR. She holds a doctorate in psychology and focuses on nervous system regulation for anxiety, depression, and developmental trauma recovery.
Questions
What is Somatic Experiencing therapy?
Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented trauma therapy that resolves nervous system dysregulation through gentle release of stored survival energy.
Do you treat postpartum mental health concerns?
Yes, we specialize in postpartum depression and anxiety treatment using trauma-informed approaches tailored to new mothers' needs.
Are EMDR sessions effective for trauma?
EMDR has proven effective for trauma processing, with research showing 84-90% reduction in PTSD symptoms after three sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide monthly superbills for out-of-network mental health reimbursement but do not directly accept insurance.
What online platforms do you use?
We use SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant platform for scheduling, document sharing, and secure client communication.
