Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy in Marin County
I have dedicated my career to helping individuals reclaim their innate capacity for healing and resilience. With over 25 years of experience practicing psychotherapy in Marin County, my approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and mindfulness to address trauma, anxiety, and depression. My work focuses on restoring nervous system regulation by addressing the physiological and psychological impacts of stress, developmental trauma, and attachment disruptions. I hold advanced degrees from the University of Southern California and Ryokan College, with specialized training in attachment theory, humanistic psychology, and somatic therapies.My practice emphasizes personalized care that honors each client's unique journey while providing practical tools for overcoming overwhelm and rediscovering emotional balance. By combining clinical expertise with compassionate support, I help clients transform traumatic experiences into opportunities for growth and renewed vitality.
Services
Somatic Experiencing
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Postpartum Support
Mindfulness Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized trauma therapy experience
- Our practice integrates evidence-based somatic and mindfulness approaches
- We provide personalized nervous system regulation techniques
- Our therapist holds advanced degrees in counseling psychology
- We focus on resolving developmental and attachment trauma
Associations and certifications
- Somatic Experiencing Certification
- EMDR Trained Therapist
What people say
Deep trauma expertise
Compassionate approach
Nervous system healing
Effective anxiety treatment
Postpartum support
Services
Somatic Experiencing
This body-oriented approach resolves trauma by releasing trapped nervous system energy through gentle awareness techniques. It addresses fight/flight/freeze responses using physiological self-correction principles. Clients learn to regulate stress responses and restore natural resilience through mindful body sensations tracking.
EMDR Therapy
This evidence-based method reprocesses traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation to reduce emotional distress. Sessions combine comprehensive history-taking with targeted memory processing to transform traumatic experiences into adaptive resolutions through dual-attention awareness techniques.
Postpartum Support
Specialized care addresses postpartum depression and anxiety through compassionate trauma-informed approaches. Services include emotional regulation techniques and nervous system stabilization to help new mothers navigate transitional challenges and rebuild emotional capacity during the postpartum period.
People
Dr. Kate Brennan LMFT, PsyD
Psychotherapist
Licensed psychotherapist with 25+ years experience in Marin County specializing in trauma recovery. Holds doctorate from Ryokan College and certifications in Somatic Experiencing and EMDR. Focuses on nervous system regulation and attachment-based therapies for anxiety, depression, and developmental trauma.
Questions
What is Somatic Experiencing therapy?
A body-oriented trauma treatment that releases stored nervous system energy through mindful awareness techniques developed by Dr. Peter Levine.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide monthly superbills for out-of-network mental health reimbursement. Check with your provider for specific coverage details.
What online platform do you use?
We use SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant platform for scheduling, document sharing, and secure client communication.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with initial assessments requiring additional time for comprehensive history-taking and treatment planning.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards and electronic payments through our secure online platform for your convenience.
