Trauma Healing & Stress Recovery in the SF Bay Area & Online Throughout CA

I help you break free from the patterns that keep you stuck, providing practical tools to regulate and heal your nervous system so you can show up calmer, stronger, and more like yourself.

Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Internal Family Systems-Informed

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Woman therapist that is warm, inviting, and compassionate.

Holistika Embodiment integrates somatic practices for stress recovery and trauma healing.

You can learn to ride the waves of life with your body as your anchor.

Are you feeling like life is asking more than you can give?

You know that overwhelming feeling of waking up and trying keeping up with all the things you need to do?

Feeling on edge and reactive to any little thing, and the aftermath of feeling bad for doing so?

I get it. You absolutely can get out of this rut, by learning how to heal your nervous system, so you can recover for the long-run, and feel more like yourself again.

What others have to say

  • "Working with Albania has been one of the most fruitful experiences I've ever had. Over the months we've been working together I have felt safer to explore my mental wellness and how to take care of myself than I could have imagined. Developing the somatic practices and learning about the the various aspects that go into my mental health has been instrumental. Working with a therapist that comes from a similar background as me as been extremely impactful and I am extremely grateful for Albania and the resources she's provided me!”

    —C.G.

In our work together, you can:

  • Learn to regulate your emotions with ease by using simple tools

  • Transform patterns that keep you stuck and prevent you from getting what you actually want in life

  • Have a flexible nervous system and face life’s challenges with sustainable strength without pushing through or bypassing.

  • Learn to own your truth and increase your confidence and empowerment

  • Increase energy, joy, and safety in your body

    Clients leave working with me feeling deeply connected in their relationships, grounded in their authentic selves, and confident navigating their emotions with clarity and calmness.

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Hi, I’m Albania.

There came a point in my life, that being self-aware of my patterns and using self-care was not enough, and only kept me stuck in my head. So I explored and trained in body-based and spiritual healing modalities to sustainably heal from trauma, grief and burnout. That journey changed everything and still continues to do so.

Now, as a trauma-trained, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), holistic therapist and coach, I help others do the same — creating a collaborative, compassionate space where healing unfolds naturally, without fixing or forcing, and where your body’s own wisdom leads the way toward peace, resiliency, and authenticity.

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Latina therapist that helps women heal trauma by incorporating EMDR and Somatic Experiencing.

Specializing In…

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    Trauma Healing

    Painful experiences from childhood to adult experiences, can loop in the mind and replay in the body. Go beyond the patterns that keep you in stuck in overwhelm, shutdown, putting others and things first, hyper-independence, and reclaim your peace. Learn simple tools to heal and feel more empowered to live authentically.

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    Stress & Burnout Recovery

    You haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, feeling more exhausted and overwhelmed than ever. You’ve tried self-care but it doesn’t seem to stick. Learn to release the survival mode, to feel alive and thrive again.

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Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing (SE), is a gentle, body-led, holistic model to heal stuck self protection patters in the body in order to feel more nervous system regulation, vitality and empowerment. This is good for both trauma healing and stress recovery. As a holistic approach, I include IFS, SSP, and HeartMath.

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faqs

  • Sessions are held virtually through Google Video. It’s recommended that you are at home where you are comfortable and safe for the best benefits. I do not recommend doing sessions in a car or outside of your home, as this causes many distractions and stress, especially for those with sensitive nervous systems.

  • Yes, you can do sessions online. Many people like to be in their home where they feel safe and supportive to engage in any type of treatment.Sessions are held virtually through Google Video.

    It’s recommended that you are at home where you are comfortable and safe for the best benefits. I do not recommend doing sessions in a car or outside of your home, as this causes many distractions and stress, especially for those with sensitive nervous systems.

  • $230 private pay for each session that’s paid prior to scheduling.

    Intake session is 60 minutes.

    Afterwards, each session is 45 minutes.

  • Currently I am no longer taking insurance clients and not providing superbills.

    I can provide referrals to other providers that do.

  • Apply here and I can get in contact with you and send you a link to book your intake appointment.

    It’s important that you feel comfortable with me, so that you get the most of our sessions. If we are not a good fit, I will provide you with referrals to other trained providers.

    If we are a good fit, the first session will be an intake.

  • The first session is an intake. Here I will ask you more questions, like what you are experiencing and your goals. I will provide any clinical feedback and we can create a plan together. I answer any questions you have.

  • Currently there are no more slots available. I can provide referrals that may be a better financial fit for you.

Let’s make healing simple.

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Apply

Apply to see if we are a good fit.

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We’ll Connect

During our first 60 min intake session, you can share what your intentions are for healing and I’ll answer any questions you have. I’ll do an assessment and provide any clinical recommendations, and we can decide what path is right for you.

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Doing The Work

We’ll start learning the tools to support you along the way, and continue on with the deeper work to meet your needs and intentions.