Relational Therapy
IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
WHAT IS RELATIONAL THERAPY?
Relational therapy helps you explore how your past relationships influence your present—so you can create healthier, more secure ones now.
You don’t have to navigate your healing alone.
This approach centers on the therapeutic relationship as a model for change. In our work together, I offer a consistent and compassionate connection where you can explore patterns, rebuild trust, and feel deeply witnessed. Relational therapy is especially helpful for those healing from complex trauma, attachment wounds, or experiences that left them feeling unseen or misunderstood.
What can Relational Therapy help with?
The Relational Therapy Approach can be helpful with:
Complex trauma
C-PTSD
Nervous system regulation
Attachment wounds
People-pleasing
Boundary issues
Codependency
Inner child healing
Low self-worth
Grief and loss
Emotional dysregulation
Feeling unseen or invisible
Mother wound
Father wound
Self-trust
Shame and guilt
Spiritual disconnection
Chronic stress
Identity confusion
Relational triggers
Relational Therapy: The Heart of Healing
At the core of my therapeutic practice lies Relational Therapy, a modality I prioritize because of the profound belief that the therapeutic relationship itself is the most crucial component of the healing process. This approach ensures that our connection—the "vibe" we create together—forms a foundation of safety, trust, and mutual respect, allowing for deep, transformative work to occur.
Safety and Witnessing: In our sessions, creating a safe space for you to be authentically yourself is paramount. It's in this environment that true healing begins, through being seen, heard, and genuinely witnessed.
Collaborative Exploration: Together, we embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, where your experiences, feelings, and stories are validated and understood.
Personal Narrative and Mythology: My role as a therapist is to create a safe, accepting space where you feel seen and understood. Together, we work to rewrite your narrative and personal mythology. Your story is so important, and I will meet you where you are because this journey is challenging. I welcome all your weird, wacky, unmasked, and unexplored parts. My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental.
Hi, I’m Stephanie Brumfield
Licensed Therapist in California, Holistic Therapy & Spiritual Support
Hi, I’m Stephanie Brumfield, a holistic spiritual therapist, certified astrologer, and eternal seeker. Deeply attuned to the subtle and sensitive aspects of life, I specialize in creating a compassionate space for individuals who feel misunderstood or out of place due to their neurodivergence, beliefs, or values. My work focuses on helping clients navigate familial disconnect, societal expectations, and spiritual awakenings, guiding them on a journey from black sheep to holy outsider.
As someone who is neurodivergent (AuDHDer), I value soulful, meaningful connections and draw inspiration from the wisdom of nature, especially trees. With a deep passion for ancestral work, mythology, astrology, trauma healing, and dreams, I integrate these elements into a practice that honors the cyclical nature of death, rebirth, and transformation - a reflection of my Scorpio Moon. Whether I’m researching, reading, or listening to 90s grunge, my approach to healing is grounded in energy medicine, spirituality, and the belief that personal healing can ripple outward to transform the collective.
Approaches
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Relational
Relational therapy centers the healing power of the therapeutic relationship itself. By building trust, mutual respect, and emotional safety, this approach supports deep transformation through authentic connection and co-regulation in the client-therapist dynamic.
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Depth & Shadow Work
Depth and shadow work invites you to explore the unconscious aspects of self that are often hidden, repressed, or denied. This approach supports deep emotional processing and integration, helping you work with patterns, wounds, and archetypes that shape your inner world.
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Dreamwork
Dreamwork therapy honors the messages of your subconscious by exploring dreams as gateways to healing, insight, and transformation. Through dream reflection, symbol exploration, and intuitive guidance, we uncover wisdom that supports emotional and spiritual growth.
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Grief Tending
Grief tending creates space for the many forms of loss we experience—death, transitions, identity, or unmet expectations. This approach welcomes your grief as sacred, helping you process emotions, honor what’s been lost, and find meaning in the midst of mourning.
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Energy Medicine
Energy medicine works with the body’s energetic field to support balance, release blocks, and restore flow. Using intuitive and somatic-based practices, this approach honors the wisdom of the nervous system and promotes healing beyond talk therapy alone.
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Transpersonal Parts Work
Transpersonal parts work explores the different “parts” of your psyche—inner voices, protectors, and exiled aspects—with compassion and curiosity. This method combines parts work with spiritual insight, helping you reconnect with your wholeness and inner wisdom.
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Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy centers the body in the healing process, using sensations, breath, and movement to release stored trauma. This approach supports nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and a deeper sense of safety in your own skin.
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Shamanic & Ritual Work
Rooted in ancient wisdom, this approach uses ritual, guided journeys, and earth-based practices to support healing and spiritual connection. It honors the seen and unseen, inviting transformation through ancestral guidance and intentional ceremony.
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Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed therapy emphasizes safety, choice, and regulation. With a focus on titration and nervous system support, this approach helps you heal at a pace that feels manageable, honoring your body’s wisdom every step of the way.
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Astrology
Therapeutic astrology blends astrological insight with trauma-informed care, helping you better understand your patterns, timing, and purpose. Whether integrated into sessions or explored on its own, astrology offers clarity and direction for your healing path.
Questions? Let’s chat.
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