Finding Safety and
Belonging
Trauma and Grief therapy for adults and teens on the threshold,
in Santa Rosa, CA
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A place to move from panic to presence, from despair to connection.
You have come to a threshold…
You’ve worked hard to be where you are at in life. But the stress of it all.. theheadaches, jaw pain, stomach aches from overwhelm and anxiety weigh you down, and hold you back from getting to be PRESENT for yourself and the people in your life.
There is so much good in your life, but you can’t take it in, can’t get out of this pattern.
You feel burnt out, overwhelmed, with little energy to really be here as yourself. Your sleep is interrupted, it’s hard to think. You’re afraid of having another panic attack, and you are just getting by, trying to keep it all in.
You wonder, when does it get easier?
You want to feel close to your partner but…
You find yourself dreading sex, even though you love your partner. It’s hard to relax, to let go, especially with past abuse, even if it was a long time ago. You’re afraid it’s always going to be like this, and afraid it might ruin your relationship. You may be wanting to start a family, but don’t know how to move forward with this barrier.
You have an unspoken sorrow…
and you are afraid that if you really went there, went into the sadness, you might never come back. You’re worried that if you told your friends or family of your sorrows, you would be a burden, or be dismissed. You might have been carrying this grief for a very long time, but feel ashamed of your tears.
You may have lost a child, a parent, and feel like an alien, alone in a culture that bypasses pain.
Your child is so smart but struggling…
They are having a hard time in school, and you don’t know how to help. They might be acting out, or feeling overwhelmed with anxiety when it comes to friendships and being with peers. Since the fires, Covid, or a big loss in their lives, they are just not the same. They worry, they want to stay home, and feel fried when they get home. You love them, and don’t know how to help. You’re worried they might hurt themselves.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Santa Rosa, CA and I’m here to help you find both safety and expansiveness in yourself and in the world. Let’s end the nightmares, the panic, and get you room to breathe and LIVE.
We aren’t meant to carry the weight of such sorrows and stresses on our own. I am passionate about helping with the process of grieving, holding a lantern as you enter this territory, and attuning to your process as you face the shadows, the fears, the sorrows that allow a re-birth into a meaningful, grounded life.
I offer deep presence, lived experience in these territories, calming practices, and brainspotting to help you process what’s been buried. We will work to reclaim your inner authority, soften your shame, and build pathways of safety—so you can live with more wholeness, more voice, more heart.
Specialties
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Grief Work
Feel more whole and supported as you reclaim the heart, relief and love that comes with the flow of grief. You no longer have to reject the sad parts of you that hold wisdom and depth. In our work, we honor the descent and the importance of this territory.
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Trauma Healing
Feel present, safe and grounded, able to connect with your partner, your friends, your kids, and unbound from the triggers that take over your body and mind. With Brainspotting, depth work, and the Safe and Sound Protocol, we make room for your body, heart and nervous system to find safety and connection.
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Teens
Your teen can find security, self-love and understanding for what they are facing, whether that is the drama of middle school and high school, or an intense loss. We build trust in our session, and a place for them to find their voice.
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Perinatal Loss
I offer a safe space for the very deep process of loving and missing the child that you don’t get to hold in your arms. We will create “holdfasts” for you to anchor into grounding during this time in the dark, and find ways to befriend this place of such love and loss
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ADHD and ASD
Find acceptance and spaciousness for your wonderful, unique nervous system, while making room and finding tools for the challenges it can bring. I offer the Safe and Sound Protocol to help increase regulation for those with social anxiety and sensory sensitivities.
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Gender Affirming, LGBTQ+ Celebrating
I welcome the beautiful spectrum of queer folx to my practice. I follow the lead of each client to support what needs attention, and what is emerging on their journey through life. I have experience working with people at various stages of gender transition.
The Process
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1.) Reach out
Email or call to set up a free 20 minute consultation on phone or video, and if we are a good fit, we book our first appointment.
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2) Begin the Work
We will create a plan for your healing process, and meet weekly to take steps on this journey of transformation, finding safety and ground.
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3) Experience the Transformation
As you walk this path and face what needs tending, you find more safety, better sleep, and the use of your own unique voice.
The descent to what lies under the surface offers transformation and new life. I will walk it with you.
My office is located in downtown Santa Rosa, CA and I am seeing people in person as well as virtually.
If you feel inspired to work with me, if you’re ready to step out of shame. overwhelm and burnout and to make room for more vitality and connection, please reach out! I offer free 20 minute consultations and I am happy to answer any questions you have. Thank you for reaching out.
Email: jessica@jessicamalmberg.com
Call: (707)758-2365
EMAIL ME FOR A FREE 20 MIN CONSULTATION
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