Therapy to Heal Childhood Trauma and CPTSD in San Francisco
Transform the effects of trauma and become who you are meant to be.
Hi, I’m Taylor Simon.
I provide integral therapy in San Francisco for teens and adults who hear the call on their true self, no matter how quietly, seeking to emerge.
I am an LMFT (Lic #143736)
The effects of complex trauma can impact every aspect of your life.
With complex trauma you may feel like you’re inherently flawed in a way that makes you unworthy of love, joy, and fulfillment - and not even know why. Maybe you feel disconnected from who you truly are, or your inner voice doubts your worth, your creativity, or your capacity for joy. But the truth is, these are the natural adaptations it takes to survive.
Regardless of what kind of trauma you’ve experienced, the way you relate to yourself and the world around you may be significantly altered, making it difficult to go about your daily life.
Traumatic experiences can cause significant distress. Maybe you…
Have an inner criticizing voice that tells you you’re not good enough, you’re broken, you’re too different
Had the authentic parts of you for so long you’ve lost touch with them, feeling like a stranger from yourself
Fear the reactivity you express when your internal safety feels threatened
Struggle to connect with other people in a comfortable and meaningful way
Are afraid you’ll feel stuck and afraid forever, never finding the fulfillment or self-expression you crave
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Trauma therapy allows you the space — and grace — to explore how life-threatening events, abuse caused by oppressive systems, or toxic family dynamics in childhood may still be impacting you.
COMPLEX TRAUMA THERAPY IN SAN FRANCISCO
WHAT TO EXPECT
First and foremost, I want to acknowledge that beginning your journey to recovering from childhood trauma, systemic inequality and abuse, or PTSD may be a terrifying prospect. It’s scary to think about reliving the hardest experiences of your life. I create a supportive environment where you can go at the pace that helps you feel safe.
My role as a trauma recovery therapist is to create a safe space for you to start exploring the ways that you’ve been impacted by the distressing experiences you’ve endured. I’m committed to being a trusted ally on your recovery journey.
You’ll never be pressured to talk about anything you’re not ready to discuss. We’ll work to make sense of the confusion your traumatic experiences have created and take the time to process any feelings of sadness, anger, and grief that arise.
Together, we’ll cultivate resilience and find meaning in your journey — both the good and the bad. You’ll reconnect to the parts of yourself that have always been there, even if they’ve been hidden or silenced.
Becoming Your Truest Self
It takes bravery to face the painful experiences you’ve carried with you throughout your life and challenge the narrative that’s been put on you. But if you’re willing to mine the dark places within for the inherent wisdom you hold, you can step into who you really are. You can release protective adaptations and reconnect to your authentic spirit.And you can shed who you’ve been told you are by people in your life who don’t really see you.
Healing the effects of trauma and moving towards wholeness is a process of discovering your authentic spirit and allowing your full potential to shine uninhibited. Imagine for a moment what it would feel like to be free of guilt and shame about who you truly are. To consciously live a life of creativity, self-expression, and joy.
Your uncertainty, self-doubt, and protective adaptations aren’t failures.. they’re tools you used to survive. Through therapy, you can transform adaptations in your unique gifts.
You have the power to rewrite your story, and embody the free spirit that lives within you.
Additional Tools to Support Your Growth
In addition to talk therapy, I offer complementary approaches for those who feel called:
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): A guided, supported journey into your inner world that can accelerate clarity, insight, and emotional healing.
Full Journey Breathwork: A powerful, self-generated expanded state that helps you connect to your inner healer, embody personal empowerment, and integrate your life experiences at a deeper level.
These are optional tools that can enrich your therapy journey, helping you access insights, embodied freedom, and connection to your truest self in ways traditional talk therapy alone may not reach.
I can be reached by contact form, email, or phone.
I’ll be in touch within 2 business days.
Can’t wait to start this journey with you.
Email
Therapy@TaylorsTherapyservices.com
Phone
(415) 707-7759
Let’s Get In Touch
