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Trauma Therapy in the San Francisco Bay Area

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    About the Therapist

    Christina Wade, LCSW

    Christina Wade, LCSW, is a trauma-informed therapist specializing in helping adults heal from trauma, PTSD, and identity-related stress. With nearly two decades of experience, she provides online therapy across California, including the San Francisco.

    Christina creates a warm, collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore their emotions and rebuild trust in themselves. Her approach blends CBT, somatic practices, and mindfulness, tailored to each individual’s needs.

    As a queer-affirming, culturally sensitive clinician, she offers deep insight and compassionate care. Christina is especially known for her ability to support those navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, and relationship challenges with clarity and care.

    Free 15-Minute Consultation
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    Online Support for Healing in the the San Francisco Bay Area

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck, you’re not alone. Trauma can leave deep marks, even when the event itself is long past. You might be living in the San Francisco Bay Area, trying to navigate daily life while carrying unprocessed pain — or elsewhere in California, wondering why it feels so hard to feel safe, calm, or connected.

    Nearly 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic event. When left unaddressed, trauma can affect not just emotional well-being, but also physical health, relationships, and sense of self.

    Christina Wade offers personalized, evidence-based trauma therapy to support your healing — with compassion, skill, and deep respect for your pace and lived experience.

    Rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area and serving adults throughout California, Christina provides private, virtual sessions designed to help you understand your story, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust.

    What If Trauma Is Still Calling the Shots?

    Trauma isn’t just about what happened — it’s also about how your body and mind adapted in order to survive. Over time, those survival responses can become ingrained patterns: staying constantly on edge, shutting down, avoiding closeness, or feeling like something is inherently wrong.

    Many people across California and the San Francisco Bay Area come to Christina feeling:

    • Constant worry or anxiety
    • Trouble sleeping or relaxing
    • Emotional numbness or detachment
    • Unexplained guilt or shame
    • A sense of being “too much” or “not enough”
    • Relationship struggles that repeat again and again
    • A strong inner critic or fear of judgment

    Pro Tip: Feelings like anxiety, disconnection, or guilt may be signs of unresolved trauma. With the right support, it’s possible to feel safe, understood, and more like yourself again.

    What Healing Through Therapy Really Feels Like

    Trauma therapy doesn’t mean reliving your pain. It means creating a safe space to explore what you’ve been through, how it’s shaped you, and how you want to grow beyond it.

    Christina Wade integrates multiple evidence-based approaches to support deep, lasting healing:

    Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

    CPT is a specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps individuals heal from trauma by identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations that often develop after traumatic experiences. By addressing these patterns, CPT empowers clients to reduce emotional distress, build healthier perspectives, and regain a sense of control.

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    IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy)

    IFS helps individuals connect with different “parts” of themselves — the anxious part, the angry part, the part that avoids or shuts down. Christina guides clients in understanding why these parts exist and how to lead life from a calm, confident core Self.

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    Attachment-Focused Therapy

    Many trauma responses are rooted in early relational experiences. For those who struggle with trust, fear of abandonment, or emotional closeness, attachment work helps uncover and heal these patterns to support healthier, more secure connections.

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    Christina also integrates tools from mindfulness, somatic awareness, and CBT when helpful — always tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.

    Anywhere in California: Trauma Therapy at Your Fingertips

    Sessions are 100% virtual and available to adults in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California. That means therapy can take place from the comfort of your home, your office, or any private space where you feel at ease.

    Online trauma therapy gives you the freedom to fit healing into your real life — without battling traffic, commuting across town, or reshuffling your day. It’s convenient, confidential, and just as effective as in-person care.

    Therapy That Honors Every Part of You

    Trauma therapy with Christina is a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ adults in the San Francisco and across California. If you’re looking for a therapist who respects your identity and understands the unique challenges you may face, you’re in the right place.

    You don’t have to explain or defend who you are. This is a safe space to talk openly about your experiences — whether you’re exploring your identity, dealing with stress, or healing from past pain.

    Christina Wade is a compassionate therapist who understands how anxiety, family rejection, or feeling misunderstood can impact your well-being. You deserve support that truly sees you.

    Here, your identity is always respected, supported, and affirmed.

    Healing Starts with the Right Connection

    Christina’s practice, rooted in the San Francisco, supports adults across California who are ready to heal from:

    • Childhood emotional neglect or abuse
    • Relationship trauma or betrayal
    • Grief and complicated loss
    • Single-incident trauma such as accidents or assaults
    • Ongoing anxiety, panic, or chronic stress
    • Trauma related to addiction or recovery
    • Feelings of emptiness, insecurity, or emotional instability

    Pro Tip: Whether you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area or anywhere else in California, you deserve care that’s supportive, non-judgmental, and moves at your pace.

    Growth, Clarity, and Peace Await

    Healing takes time, but it’s possible. With consistent support, you can begin to:

    • Understand your reactions and triggers
    • Replace self-blame with self-compassion
    • Break free from toxic relationship cycles
    • Trust yourself more deeply
    • Feel calmer and more in control of your emotions
    • Develop tools to cope, regulate, and grow

    You don’t have to carry the weight of trauma forever. Therapy helps you put it down, piece by piece.

    Find the Right Fit: Personalized Online Therapy Options in California

    Online therapy designed to support your healing, growth, and emotional well-being — rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area and available across California.

    Individual Trauma Therapy

    One-on-one virtual sessions tailored to your pace, goals, and healing process.

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    Virtual Sessions Across California

    Attend therapy from anywhere in the state — including the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and beyond.

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    Evidence-Based Approaches

    Therapy may include IFS, attachment-focused work, mindfulness, CBT, and more.

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    Safe, Supportive Environment

    Each session is designed to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.

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    Start with a Free Consultation

    Learn more about the process and see if it’s the right fit — no pressure, no obligation.

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    Compassionate Care, One Click Away

    If you’re carrying pain that feels too heavy to hold alone, know that support is here. Whether you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area or anywhere else in California, Christina offers a safe, welcoming space to begin your healing journey.

    You don’t need to have everything figured out. You don’t have to wait for things to get worse. Just by being here, you’ve already taken a brave first step.

    Let healing begin in a way that feels supportive, steady, and fully centered on you.
    Online trauma therapy is just a click away.

    Book your free consultation and take a gentle step toward feeling grounded, present, and fully yourself again.

    Frequently asked questions

    Online trauma therapy is ideal for adults in California who are struggling with the effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. Whether you're dealing with childhood wounds, relationship trauma, or ongoing stress, virtual therapy offers expert support in a safe and private setting.

    Christina uses evidence-based methods including CPT, IFS (Internal Family Systems), attachment-focused therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices. Each approach is tailored to your unique story and emotional needs to support deep, lasting healing.

    All sessions are held online and are available to adults anywhere in California, including but not limited to the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether you're in a major city or a remote area, you can access therapy from the comfort of your home.

    Each session is 50 minutes long and focused on your goals, comfort level, and pace. Therapy may involve processing past trauma, learning to manage emotional triggers, and building tools for emotional regulation and self-compassion. All sessions are held virtually through secure video.

    Getting started is simple. You can schedule a free 10-minute consultation to learn more, ask questions, and see if the approach feels right for you. There’s no pressure — just a supportive first step toward healing.

    Sessions are held through a secure video platform. You can join from any private space in California using your phone or computer. It's simple, safe, and convenient.

    Individual sessions are $180, and couples sessions are $200. A sliding scale may be available upon request if you’re experiencing financial hardship.

    Yes. Christina is in-network with Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Quest Behavioral Health. If you're using another insurance provider, documentation and super-bills can be provided to help with out-of-network reimbursement.

    Christina accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. All payments are processed securely online. If you have questions about billing, she is always here to assist you.

    Yes. Therapy is offered in a fully inclusive, affirming space where LGBTQ+ identities are respected, supported, and deeply understood. Your story is welcome here.

    References:

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10388753/

    About the Therapist

    Christina Wade, LCSW

    Christina Wade, LCSW, is a trauma-informed therapist specializing in helping adults heal from trauma, PTSD, and identity-related stress. With nearly two decades of experience, she provides online therapy across California, including San Francisco.

    Christina creates a warm, collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore their emotions and rebuild trust in themselves. Her approach blends CBT, somatic practices, and mindfulness, tailored to each individual’s needs.

    As a queer-affirming, culturally sensitive clinician, she offers deep insight and compassionate care. Christina is especially known for her ability to support those navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, and relationship challenges with clarity and care.

    Free 15-Minute Consultation

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      (510) 686-3839

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      cwade.consultation@gmail.com

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      112 W 25th Ave, Suite 2 San Mateo, CA 94403

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