Business Details
Trauma-Informed Therapy and EMDR Services in San Francisco
Zaria Garden is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over a decade of experience guiding individuals through complex emotional healing journeys. Specializing in trauma recovery, family estrangement, and attachment-focused EMDR therapy, I combine clinical expertise with personal lived experience to help clients reconnect with themselves and navigate life's challenges. My practice integrates mind, body, heart, and spirit through an Integral Psychology framework, informed by advanced training in EMDR from the Parnell Institute and clinical hypnotherapy certification.With a background in business administration and finance, I bring analytical precision to therapeutic problem-solving while maintaining deep compassion for clients' emotional needs. My work emphasizes self-compassion, boundary development, and processing intergenerational trauma patterns, particularly for those raised in narcissistically structured families. As a member of EMDR International Association, I stay current with evolving therapeutic methodologies while maintaining ethical, client-centered care standards.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Family Estrangement Support
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Anxiety Treatment
Self-Esteem Coaching
Highlights and features
- We specialize in trauma recovery and family estrangement counseling
- Our therapist is EMDR-certified through the Parnell Institute
- We integrate mind-body-spirit approaches in therapy sessions
- Experienced with narcissistic family system dynamics and healing
- Combines clinical expertise with personal lived experience of trauma recovery
Services
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helps clients process traumatic memories stored in the nervous system. This evidence-based approach reactivates memory channels to reduce emotional distress from past experiences. Ideal for individuals struggling with PTSD symptoms, childhood trauma, or unresolved life events affecting current functioning.
Family Estrangement Support
Specialized counseling for individuals navigating family disconnection due to narcissistic family systems or intergenerational trauma. Addresses emotional challenges related to being exiled, scapegoated, or disconnected from family-of-origin. Helps clients develop self-compassion while navigating complex family dynamics and rebuilding personal identity.
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Addresses attachment wounds from childhood experiences through somatic awareness and emotional regulation techniques. Helps clients understand how early relationship patterns affect current relationships. Focuses on developing secure attachment strategies and improving interpersonal connection while honoring past experiences.
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Certified hypnotherapy services that access subconscious patterns affecting emotional well-being. Utilizes guided relaxation and focused attention to address anxiety, self-esteem issues, and trauma recovery. Complements traditional talk therapy by accessing deeper cognitive resources for behavioral change and personal growth.
Trauma Counseling
Comprehensive trauma treatment addressing sexual abuse recovery, anxiety reduction, and emotional regulation. Combines somatic experiencing with cognitive processing to heal from both acute and complex trauma. Focuses on restoring personal agency and rebuilding trust in relationships while managing trauma-related symptoms.
People
Zaria Garden
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with specialized training in EMDR and clinical hypnotherapy. Combines personal trauma recovery experience with professional expertise in attachment theory and family systems. Holds a Master's degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies.
Questions
What is EMDR therapy and how does it work?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma therapy that helps process distressing memories by activating the brain's natural healing processes. Through guided eye movements and focused attention, it reduces the emotional intensity of traumatic memories.
How do you help clients with family estrangement?
I specialize in helping clients navigate family estrangement by processing related trauma, developing self-compassion, and exploring healthy relationship boundaries. We work on rebuilding personal identity while honoring your experiences and needs.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I use an Integral Psychology framework combining mind, body, heart, and spirit. This includes EMDR, somatic experiencing, attachment theory, and clinical hypnotherapy tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
I operate as an out-of-network provider. While I don't accept insurance directly, I can provide documentation for potential reimbursement through your insurance company's out-of-network benefits.
How long does therapy typically last?
Treatment duration varies based on individual needs. Some clients find relief in 12-16 sessions, while others continue for several months. We'll regularly assess progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
What if I'm unsure about discussing my trauma?
It's completely normal to feel hesitant. We proceed at your pace, building safety and trust first. I'll help you develop coping tools before processing difficult memories to ensure you feel prepared and supported.
