Our Approach
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Embodied Self Therapies’ approach to treatment can be best described as Trauma Informed, Holistic and Integrative.
We are a trauma based therapy practice that focuses on mind, body, and soul alignment. We use tools including EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, PACT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), in order to support clients to become their best version of themselves.
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We are client centered, trauma informed, and take an eastern-western approach toward therapy. We believe that the common thread within mental health issues is rooted within the trauma lens, and thus in order to provide adequate care we must always have trauma informed care in mind.
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Our general therapeutic approach takes into account neuroscience, nutrition, culture, sexuality, gender, and intergenerational/ systemic trauma. We view human difficulties through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual and systemic lens, honoring the fact that all these aspects can co-currently impact one individual.
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This provides concrete tools, understanding, and a shifting of all that impacts people in their lives.
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We are committed to serving all human beings, and welcome all genders, ethnicities, beliefs, and sexual orientations.
Who we are
We are a private practice and therapist training center, owned and operated by Mealani Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
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We have offices in both Santa Rosa and Windsor, CA.
Embodied Self Therapy includes Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Associate Clinical Social Workers, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapists, which are therapist’s working towards clinical licensure.
Each therapist’s approach is varied in style and character with one common goal: aiding clients in emotional stabilization, relief from symptoms that have been holding them back, and thus building a life of purpose, connection, and embodiment.
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We have a wide range of financial options, a wide range of therapeutic support and tools, and variety in approach and tools. Adequate access to therapy treatment is a huge part of our value system here.
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