Trauma-Informed, Holistic Therapy for Mind-Body Healing
With Miriam Chor Freitas, LCSW — 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-informed 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 therapist and EMDR consultant-in-training. 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, relational trauma, situational trauma, stigma, chronic illness, grief, life transitions, or other challenging life circumstances, I can help!
I’m a trauma-informed therapist and 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!
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Psychoeducational Support Groups.
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Online Perimenopause and Menopause Support group - This is an online psychoeducational group for women wanting emotional guidance and resources for dealing with the changes and challenges of perimenopause and menopause.
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Online Post-traumatic Growth Skills Group - This group is a resilience-informed group 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.
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Online Herpes Support Group for Women - For most women, the moment they receive their herpes diagnosis is one of the most painful moments of their lives. The misinformation, stigma, and judgment that our society promotes around sex and sexually transmitted infections are very prevalent and painful. And yet, almost 90% of the world population has some strain of the herpes virus and most don’t even know about it. According to the Center for Disease Control, “1 in every 8 people between the ages 14 and 49 have genital herpes and, at least, 1 in every 2 adults aged 50 has oral herpes” (CDC, 2020). This is a major public health issue that often deeply affects people’s mental health, self-worth, and interpersonal relationships and deserves our full attention and consideration.
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EMDR and Somatic EMDR Consultations.
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.
I provide individualized and small-group consultation for clinicians practicing EMDR and Somatic EMDR. Whether you are working toward certification or are a seasoned clinician, I offer a grounded, compassionate, collaborative, and nervous-system-aware approach.
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Trauma Therapy in San Diego & Online: Whole-Person Healing
Whether you’re dealing with complex trauma, relational wounds, chronic illness, grief, or major life transitions, my therapy work is rooted in viewing you as a whole person. That means honoring not just your mind, but your emotional, physical, social, and spiritual experience too.
What I Integrate:
Somatic EMDR & traditional EMDR
Polyvagal-informed interventions
Mindfulness & nervous system regulation
Attachment-based & relational therapy
Parts work and trauma-informed yoga
Together, we work to build resilience — the capacity to face challenges, recover, and grow from them. Therapy is about more than feeling better; it’s about creating lasting change.
Free 20-Minute Consultation: Let's Talk
Therapy is a personal journey. A free 20-minute phone consultation can help you get to know my approach and see if we’re a good fit. You don’t have to do this alone.
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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.
Online Herpes Support Group for Women
Receiving a herpes diagnosis can be isolating and painful. This small, closed group of up to 6 women offers education, support, and empowerment to help participants move forward with strength and compassion. Topics include dating, stigma, body image, and self-acceptance.
Join the Herpes Support Group
Online Post-Traumatic Growth Skills Group
Designed to foster nervous system healing and resilience through evidence-based and somatic tools, this group supports emotional regulation and post-traumatic growth, especially in the aftermath of Covid-era stress and isolation.
Learn About the PTG Skills Group
Online Perimenopause & Menopause Support Group
A holistic support space for women navigating the physical and emotional shifts of midlife. This group combines education, self-care strategies, and community to ease the journey of perimenopause and menopause.
Explore the Menopause Support Group
EMDR & Somatic EMDR Consultation for Therapists
As an EMDRIA-approved Consultant-in-Training and certified in Somatic EMDR, I offer individual and group consultation for therapists seeking depth, clarity, and somatic integration in their EMDR practice. Whether you're pursuing EMDRIA certification or refining your clinical work with complex trauma, my consultation services are collaborative, grounded, and trauma-informed.
Who I Work With:
Therapists in San Diego seeking in-person consultation
U.S.-licensed clinicians working toward EMDRIA certification
International therapists integrating somatic and polyvagal approaches
EMDR-trained therapists seeking support for complex trauma, parts work, and nervous system regulation
What I Offer:
Individual EMDR & Somatic EMDR Consultation (60 minutes, online or in person)
Monthly Group Consultation for EMDR clinicians
Case Consultation focused on complex PTSD, shame, dissociation, and body memory
Guidance for incorporating mindfulness, movement, and polyvagal-informed strategies into trauma work
Why Work With Me:
Over 16 years of trauma-focused clinical experience
Certified in Somatic EMDR and Vagus Nerve Yoga
Trained with leaders like Arielle Schwartz, PhD, and Craig Penner, MFT
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 approach
I’m not here to offer quick fixes. I’m here to walk with you through your healing journey, honoring your pace and your story.
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.
Explore Trauma Therapy Options
Join a Support Group Today
Book a Clinical Consultation Call for EMDR, Somatic EMDR or Integrative therapy.
FAQs
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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.
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Yes, as long as participants are fluent in English, they can join from anywhere in the world.
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Nope! I work with therapists worldwide. You just need to know what are the licensing requirements in your region and to be clear on the purpose of your consultations.
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Nope! I can provide consultations to therapists who are seeking EMDR certification in the U.S. and Canada and it is possible to introduce somatic interventions as resources in traditional EMDR.
Also, I can provide EMDR consultation, including Somatic EMDR, to therapists worldwide.
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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
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Yes. My practice is inclusive, affirming, and welcoming to all identities.
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We move at your pace, with care and consent.
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It’s a body-centered approach to EMDR that integrates nervous system awareness for deeper healing.
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I only accept certain insurance plans for individual therapy in California. Please visit my FAQs page for details.