Holistic Somatic Therapy

ADHD & TRAUMA THERAPY FOR NEURODIVERGENT WOMEN AND LGBTQ+ ADULTS IN SANTA CLARITA, LOS ANGELES & ACROSS CALIFORNIA

Your Sensitivity is Sacred

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All of You is Welcome

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A Soft Space to Land

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Your Sensitivity is Sacred ✸ All of You is Welcome ✸ A Soft Space to Land ✸

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Dear sensitive soul,

You experience the world a bit differently than those around you, and it hasn’t always been easy. Because you feel, think, and experience life so deeply, the qualities that make you unique can sometimes feel like both a blessing and a burden. Somewhere along the way, you may have learned to set parts of yourself aside or shape yourself to fit into spaces that didn’t fully make room for the fullness of who you are.

And beneath it all, there is likely a deeper longing: to embody the truth and depth of who you are without guilt, to move through the barriers that have stood in your way, and to create a life that finally feels like your own.

LET ME HELP
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Does This Sound Familiar?

  • On the outside, you’re successful, yet inside there is a grief for the version of life you thought you’d have by now. Perhaps loss has reshaped your story, family, friendship and relationship dynamics have felt lacking or harder than they should be, and you may wonder how things could have been different had you received earlier support in understanding the way your brain is wired.

    The good news is that it’s never too late to understand yourself in a new way. With the right support, what once felt confusing or painful can begin to make sense, opening the door to more self-compassion, clarity, and choice moving forward.

  • You may have been told that you were “too sensitive,” “too much,” or “not trying hard enough.” Over time, messages like these can lead you to hide parts of yourself or feel unseen, especially if your differences were misunderstood or unrecognized growing up.

    You might also notice that a fear of rejection or feeling left out can hit harder than it seems to for others, sometimes leading to people-pleasing, overthinking interactions, or trying to anticipate others’ needs to avoid rejection.

    This is called rejection sensitivity, and therapy can help you understand it, regulate the emotional intensity, and develop healthier ways of navigating and selecting relationships.

  • You may notice that both falling asleep and waking up can be difficult. Your mind may stay active late into the night, and mornings can feel extremely fatigued due to a delayed circadian rhythm.

    When something truly engages you, focus (and even hyper focus) comes naturally. When it doesn’t, transitioning to completing small tasks can feel almost painful. ADHD brains run on interest, novelty, urgency, and meaning.

    For many women and womb-holders, shifts in energy, focus, and motivation can be closely tied to hormonal rhythms. These patterns may become noticeable across the monthly cycle, particularly during the premenstrual luteal phase, as well as during major hormonal transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Recognizing these natural fluctuations can open the door to meeting yourself with more compassion rather than criticism.

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Hi,I’m Amelia

I help you find your way back home to yourself.

I’ve always been the person who asks deeper questions and is curious about what helps people grow and heal. Over time, that curiosity, along with my own lived experience and healing work, led me to a career that integrates the things I care about most: human connection, healing, spirituality, and nature.

With nearly a decade in the field, I’m passionate about supporting neurodivergent women and LGBTQ+ adults in deepening their understanding of themselves and their place in the world, many of whom have spent years trying to fit into environments that never quite felt built for them.

My approach weaves together EMDR therapy, mindfulness, expressive arts, and nature-based practices to support healing of mind, body, and spirit. Together we explore how past experiences shape the way you relate to yourself and others, so you can move through life with greater ease, self-compassion, and maybe a little laughter along the way.

My Story

Here’s how I can help..

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    Integrative Therapy

    Explore the patterns and experiences that shape how you relate to yourself and others through an integrative approach that draws from diverse therapeutic and wisdom traditions.

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    EMDR Therapy

    We work mindfully with the nervous system to untangle the impact of trauma and how past difficulties linger into the present to support deep, embodied change.

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    Somatic Eco-Therapy

    Reconnect with yourself through your relationship with nature, integrating the wisdom of the natural world and seasonal rhythms as guides for reflection, grounding, and renewal.

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SPECIALTIES

  • Many women with ADHD have spent years feeling misunderstood in systems that weren’t designed for how their minds work. Because ADHD often overlaps with anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout, we focus on understanding the whole picture so you can work with your natural rhythm rather than it.

    As a therapist with lived experience of ADHD, I go beyond surface-level productivity advice by integrating nervous system informed therapy, DBT skills, and acceptance-based approaches. Common themes we may work on include executive functioning challenges, sensory sensitivity, people-pleasing, boundaries, energy management, and building self-trust and self-compassion.

  • Hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle can significantly affect how we as women feel. You may notice that anxiety, depression, irritability, or overwhelm intensify in the luteal phase, which research suggests is especially common for neurodivergent women, including those with ADHD or sensory sensitivity.

    Understanding and learning to attune to the body’s needs during each phase of our cycles can help mitigate the intensity of PMS, PMDD, PME. Together, we focus on building insight, self-compassion, and practical tools to support your changing needs throughout different seasons and cycles of life.

  • You may be exploring your identity, questioning labels, or navigating what authenticity means for you beyond the binary. I work with LGBTQ+ adults, including those who are trans and nonbinary, as well as people whose identities exist beyond traditional categories. Your identity is not something that needs to be explained or defended here.

    Many LGBTQ+ clients come to therapy to process the impact of growing up in environments where their identity wasn’t always understood, supported, or made space for. Therapy can be a space to explore self-acceptance, body image, intimacy, boundaries, and relationship dynamics in a supportive, sex-positive, and non-judgmental environment.

Self-Hypnosis

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Inner-Child Work

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It's All Here

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Self-Hypnosis ✸ Inner-Child Work ✸ It's All Here ✸

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All of you is welcome here.

If my approach resonates with you, I’d be honored to support in your healing journey. I welcome you reach out for a complimentary 20-minute consultation so we can explore if working together feels like the right fit. If not, it’s likely I can point you to a provider who is.

LETS CONNECT

  • "Amelia is a therapist on another level! She incorporates non-traditional forms of healing in her practice in a way that allows for clients to feel comfortable being their truest selves."

  • "Amelia is a gifted therapist who works in an intuitive and somatic way and brings a sense of embodiment, movement, and expression to each client session."

  • "Amelia is a creative, compassionate and trauma-informed therapist. Through skillful conversation, she is able to support her clients to examine their beliefs about themselves and how they move through the world."

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Let’s Chat

I know finding the right therapist can be a bit daunting at times. If you have any questions about starting therapy with me, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out below and I will get back to you within 48 hours.