Trauma-Informed, Holistic Therapy for Mind-Body Healing

With Miriam Chor Freitas, LCSW, EMDRIA -CIT, RYT, CCTP-II — Holistic Integrative Counseling & Consulting in San Diego & Online

"Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence." — Peter Levine

  • In-person Trauma Therapy in San Diego & online in California.

    Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately? Everything seems like an impossible task? Maybe you’ve been struggling for a long time and every day feels like a battle, and even when you have a “better day,” it still feels like you are barely making it! Deep down, you know that there must be a better way, but you just don’t know how to get there, and finding the guidance and the tools that you need seems like an impossible task; yet, here you are…

    I’m Miriam Chor Freitas, LCSW, a holistic trauma-informed therapist, group facilitator, and Somatic EMDR consultant. I help people navigate pain, heal deep wounds, and reconnect with their inner strength using an integrative, trauma-informed approach. My practice is inclusive, multilingual (English, Spanish, and Portuguese), and grounded in nervous system awareness.

    Whether you are experiencing distress due to complex trauma, grief & loss, relationships, divorce, stigma, chronic illness, grief, menopause, or other challenging life circumstances, I can help!

    I work with adults using an integrative approach that looks at people as a whole, addressing their mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being as well as the interconnection between their mind, body and soul. My goal is to help you process and heal your wounds and build resilience which is the capacity to face your challenges and, not only recover from them, but adapt, get stronger, make different choices and see that your challenges can be opportunities for growth, empowerment and personal fulfillment that will impact all areas of your life!

    Book your FREE 20-minute phone consultation Today!

  • Group Support: Healing Through Connection

    Community can be one of the most powerful tools in healing. I facilitate several online psychoeducational support groups designed to help people grow, connect, and feel less alone.

    (Click on the group that you are interested in to be redirected to the group’s page)

    Online Perimenopause & Menopause Support Group

    This is an online psychoeducational group for women navigating the physical and emotional changes and challenges of perimenopause and menopause. This group combines education, emotional guidance, self-care strategies, and community to ease the journey of perimenopause and menopause.

    Book your FREE 20-minute Phone Screening Today!

  • Online Post-Traumatic Growth Skills Group

  • This group is focused on mind and body-centered healing strategies and activities that can be practiced individually and/or in group to rewire, regulate, and rebalance the nervous system to promote emotional health and post-traumatic growth, especially, in a post-Covid world where people experienced extensive isolation, high anxiety, and little community.

    Book your FREE 20-minute Phone Screening Today!

  • Online Herpes Support Group for Women

    Receiving a herpes diagnosis can be devastating! People often feel hurt and isolated. This small, closed group of up to 8 women offers education, support, and empowerment to help participants move forward with strength and compassion. Topics include HSV management, dating, stigma, body image, and self-acceptance.

    Book your FREE 20-minute Phone Screening Today!

  • EMDR & Somatic EMDR Consultation for Therapists

    I’m an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Consultant-in-training, and I’m also certified in Somatic EMDR through the Embody Lab. I have trained and consulted extensively with Arielle Schwartz, PhD, E-RYT, Author, Consultant and Trainer and trailblazer in the creation of Somatic EMDR.

    As an EMDRIA-approved Consultant-in-Training and certified in Somatic EMDR, I offer individual and group consultation for therapists seeking either traditional EMDR consultation or depth, clarity, and somatic integration in their EMDR practice. Whether you're pursuing EMDRIA certification or refining your clinical work with trauma, my consultation services are collaborative, grounded, and polyvagal-informed.

    I also offer consultation to therapists working with complex trauma, seeking an Integrative approach combining EMDR, parts work, and nervous system regulation

    Book your FREE 20-minute Phone Inquiry for EMDR Consultations Today!

If you want to feel more confident, attuned, and effective in your trauma work, I would love to support your journey.

Whether you're seeking therapy, community, or consultation, I'm here to help you take the next step. Let's start the conversation.

  1. Explore Trauma Therapy Options

  2. Join a Support Group Today

  3. Book a Clinical Consultation Call for EMDR, Somatic EMDR or Integrative therapy.

 FAQs

  • In my experience, therapy online can be very effective. As with any therapeutic intervention, the efficacy of the intervention will greatly depend on the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and the client and the client’s commitment to treatment. The technology can be challenging at times, we have to be more creative about ways to introduce movement into the process and the must be able to be at a location where they can be fully present during the session without distractions.

  • Yes, as long as participants are fluent in English, they can join from anywhere in the world.

  • Nope! I can provide consultations to therapists who are seeking EMDR certification in the U.S. and Canada, and if you are NOT seeking EMDRIA certification, I can provide EMDR consultation, including Somatic EMDR, and Integrative therapy to therapists worldwide. You just need to know the licensing requirements of your region.

    • Over 8 years of trauma-focused clinical experience

    • Certified in Somatic EMDR

    • Certified in Vagus Nerve Yoga

    • Trained with leaders like Arielle Schwartz, PhD, Craig Penner, MFT, and Scott Lyons, D.O.

    • Multilingual services (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

    • Inclusive and affirming of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and military communities

    • Holistic integration of body, mind, and spirit

    • Grounded, compassionate, and collaborative approachem description

  • Not at all. I work with clients who have a wide range of experiences using a trauma-informed and resilience-Many clients come in unsure whether what they experienced "counts" as trauma. If it impacted you, it matters.scription

  • Yes. My practice is inclusive, affirming, and welcoming to all identities.

  • We move at your pace, with care and consent.

  • It’s a body-centered approach to EMDR that integrates nervous system awareness for deeper healing.

  • I only accept certain insurance plans for individual therapy in California. Please visit my FAQs page for details.

  • I offer both:

    • Individual EMDR, Somatic EMDR, Integrative therapy Consultation (60 minutes, online or in person)

    • Monthly Group Consultation for EMDR, Somatic EMDR, & Integrative therapy Consultation (2-hour groups online)

It is time to call and get help. You’ve waited long enough.