You were never the problem. What happened to you was.

Specialized trauma counseling for individuals in Walnut Creek, Oakland, Newark, and online throughout California.

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Your body remembers what your mind tries to forget.

A certain tone of voice still makes your chest tighten. A smell or a song can take you back. You’ve whispered to yourself, I should be over this by now.

You’ve been careful for so long. Careful with your words, your feelings, and who you let close.


You don’t have to be careful here.

Whatever you carry, whether it’s something that happened when you were young, a relationship that made you feel small, or a moment you can’t stop replaying, we’ll meet you there. Gently, and at your pace.

Welcome to Sana. This is your space.

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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.

You don’t have to do this alone

We’re a team of trauma therapists in the East Bay. Some of us use EMDR, some drama therapy, some DBT-informed care, and many of us support people working through substance use too. What we share is simple: we believe you.

Meet the Team

  • Caitlin Billings, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #60863

    FOUNDER

    CLINICAL DIRECTOR AND SUPERVISOR - EMDRIA APPROVED EMDR THERAPIST - EMDR CONSULTANT IN-TRAINING

    Meet Caitlin
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  • Laura Siniego, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #

    CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, EMDRIA CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST, EMDRIA APPROVED CONSULTANT

    (BILINGUAL SPANISH)

    Meet Laura

  • Carla Roberts, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #

    THERAPIST

    Telehealth

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  • Ami Cooper Associate Clinical Social Worker #

    THERAPIST, CLIENT INTAKE COORDINATOR

    Telehealth

    Meet Ami
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  • Fengmei Li Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #

    THERAPIST (BILINGUAL MANDARIN)

    In-person Newark, Telehealth

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  • Baran Farhang AMFT, APCC

    THERAPIST

    In-person Oakland, Telehealth

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  • Tet Salva AMFT, APCC

    THERAPIST

    In-person Oakland, Walnut Creek, Telehealth

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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

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(510) 592-4455

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.