Your brain has been working overtime to keep you safe.
It's time to let it rest.
Specialized trauma counseling for individuals in Walnut Creek, Oakland, Orinda, Fremont, Crockett, and across the East Bay and online throughout California.
You don’t have to stay stuck in trauma triggers.
You’re carrying the weight of trauma, childhood wounds, or experiences your body remembers even when your mind tries to forget.
Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, childhood abuse, or the effects of a toxic relationship, you deserve a trauma therapist who gets it — without judgment.
You’re not broken.
Your brain has just been doing its best to protect you.
Together, we co-create a transformation that finally turns the page.
Whether you're looking for EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD, integrative trauma-focused care, or support for substance use, our licensed therapists in the East Bay are here — ready to support, witness, and see you.
Our team brings a range of trauma therapist expertise: EMDR, Drama Therapy, DBT-informed approaches, trauma-focused care, and more — united by a shared commitment to deep, evidence-based healing.
Welcome to Sana. This is your space.
At Sana Therapy Collective, we honor all identities and experiences. Our trauma therapists provide LGBTQIA+ and trans-affirming care rooted in respect, authenticity, and the belief that you deserve to feel at home in who you are.
Meet the Team
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Caitlin Billings, Licensed Clinical Social Worker 60863
FOUNDER, CLINICAL DIRECTOR, SUPERVISOR, THERAPIST
In-person Crockett, Walnut Creek
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Carla Roberts LCSW
THERAPIST
Telehealth
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Sose Yapudzhian LCSW
THERAPIST (BILINGUAL ARMENIAN)
Telehealth
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Ami Cooper ASW
THERAPIST, CLIENT INTAKE COORDINATOR
In-person Crockett, Telehealth
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Fengmei Li AMFT
THERAPIST (BILINGUAL MANDARIN)
In-person Fremont, Telehealth
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Dennis McCollins AMFT
THERAPIST
In=person Oakland
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Baran Farhang AMFT, APCC
THERAPIST
In-person Oakland, Telehealth
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Tet Salva AMFT, APCC
THERAPIST
In-person Orinda, Telehealth
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Jonathan Lorio AMFT, APCC
THERAPIST (BILINGUAL SPANISH)
Telehealth
Services
Trauma Therapy & PTSD—Specialized care for adults carrying the weight of traumatic experiences — whether recent or long-held. We treat trauma at the root, not just the symptoms.
EMDR Therapy—One of the most researched and effective treatments for trauma and PTSD. EMDR helps your brain finally process what it's been holding — often faster than traditional talk therapy.
Sexual Abuse & Assault Recovery—Compassionate, specialized therapy for survivors of sexual abuse and assault at any stage of healing — whether the trauma happened recently or years ago.
Domestic Violence Trauma —Healing from the complex effects of intimate partner violence, coercive control, and relationship trauma. We understand the layers, and we meet you where you are.
Childhood Abuse & Neglect—For adults carrying wounds from childhood — abuse, neglect, or attachment injuries that shaped how you see yourself and the world. It's never too late to heal.
Substance Use & Recovery—Non-judgmental, integrated support across the recovery continuum — including for those navigating relapse. Trauma and substance use are deeply connected, and we treat both.
Integrative & Specialized Approaches—Our team also brings expertise in Drama Therapy, DBT-informed care, step-down support after IOP/PHP, and more. Learn about our full range of approaches.
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.”
— Ernest Hemingway
Call or text to learn more.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please do not use this website's contact form or leave a voicemail. Instead, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.