You don't have to override yourself to stay connected.
Therapy for individuals navigating trauma, emotional and narcissistic abuse, and codependent relationship patterns.
A place to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and begin to trust yourself again.
Introduction
You may not even realize how much you've been carrying.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, aware, and capable -- but find themselves:
- second-guessing their instincts
- feeling responsible for others' emotions
- stuck in patterns that don't feel like them
Over time this can create anxiety, self-doubt, and a quiet sense of disconnection from yourself.
Therapy isn't about fixing you.
It's about helping you understand what happened, why your patterns make sense, and how to begin relating to yourself in a different way.
How I Work
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and insight-oriented.
I integrate EMDR with a strong focus on relational dynamics and nervous system awareness.
Together, we:
- make sense of patterns without judgment
- understand the "why" behind your responses
- work at a pace that feels steady and manageable
- focus on meaningful, lasting change -- not quick fixes
I don't believe in positioning myself as the expert of your life.
But I do bring:
- deep clinical training
- years of experience
- and a genuine commitment to understanding you
I work with adults who are:
- ready to look more deeply at themselves and their relationships
- open to understanding patterns rather than avoiding them
- interested in meaningful change, even when it's uncomfortable
You don't need to have everything figured out.
But a willingness to be curious about yourself goes a long way.
Therapy can be meaningful and deeply supportive.
Specialties
My work focuses on bringing clarity to patterns such as:
- emotional and relational confusion
- over-explaining and self-abandonment
- dynamics involving control, dismissal or inconsistency
- scapegoating and role based family systems
- The impact of emotional or narcissistic abuse
Trauma
Not just what happened -- but what stayed with you.
We work to gently process and resolve what your system hasn't been able to.
Emotional & Narcissistic Abuse
When your reality has been questioned, minimized, or distorted, it can be hard to trust yourself.
This work focuses on restoring clarity and rebuilding your sense of self.
Codependency
When connection comes at the cost of yourself.
We explore how to stay connected to others without abandoning your own needs, voice, or boundaries.
Contact us
Telephone: 9162056165
E-mail: marlenezlmft@gmail.com
Address: 507 Natoma St, Folsom, 95630, California, United States