Trauma-Informed Therapy Approach
IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
WHAT IS TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY?
Trauma-informed therapy creates a safe, compassionate space where your nervous system can begin to settle, and your story can unfold without pressure or pathologizing.
Healing happens in small, sustainable steps—not in forcing breakthroughs.
In this approach, we honor the body's wisdom and the mind’s protective patterns. Together, we work at your pace, using curiosity, compassion, and co-regulation to gently unwind survival strategies and reconnect to your aliveness.
What Trauma-Informed Therapy help with?
The Trauma-Informed Therapy Approach can be helpful with:
Complex trauma (C-PTSD)
Childhood neglect
Anxiety and panic
Emotional overwhelm
Chronic stress
Shame and guilt
Attachment wounds
Dissociation
Hypervigilance
Burnout and fatigue
People-pleasing
Self-doubt
Inner child healing
Body-based trauma
Boundaries and consent
Identity loss
Grief and loss
PTSD symptoms
Nervous system healing
Self-trust rebuilding
Trauma-Informed Therapy: Working With the Nervous System
True trauma work doesn’t push—it attunes, paces, and listens. It’s a slow unwinding, a reintroduction to safety, and a reawakening of your capacity to feel whole again.
Titration and Safety: We work in micro-moments. Titration means we never flood the system with more than it can hold. Your body sets the pace, and I follow its cues with care.
Body as a Guide: The nervous system holds stories that words can’t always reach. We pay attention to somatic signals—tightness, breath, impulse, sensation—and build a vocabulary of trust with your body.
No Fixing, Just Witnessing: This is not about “fixing” you. It’s about witnessing your experience with gentleness and building resilience from the inside out.
Empowerment Through Choice: Consent and autonomy are central. You always have choice—in what you share, how deep we go, and what tools we use. This work is a collaboration, not a directive.
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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