Have you found yourself pulling away from activities you once loved, avoiding people, or struggling to get through everyday tasks? Unresolved trauma does not always stay in the past. It often shows up as anxiety, emotional numbness, intense reactions, or difficulty feeling safe and connected in relationships. This trauma therapy program is designed for those whose past experiences continue to affect their emotions, relationships, and daily life. 

At Josephine Ruiz Psychotherapy, you do not have to be alone. We can help you live more intentionally & fiercely toward the kind of life you want. Initially, you can learn tools & practices to help regulate your emotions, be in the moment with greater acceptance, and shift your thinking and feelings so you can live with greater stability, and effectiveness. .

Midway, you are offered a steady, supportive space to gently understand these patterns, explore their roots, develop more grounded ways of living without being overwhelmed by what has already happened and move towards greater flexibility, fullness and wholeness.

Trauma Therapy for Immigrant,

BIPOC, and LGBTQ+

Individuals Navigating Emotional Recovery

Understanding Your Inner World Through EMDR & IFS Therapy

Through IFS and IFS-Informed EMDR, you can develop greater Self-Energy—calmness, curiosity, compassion, connectedness, courage, creativity, clarity, and confidence. Self-energy and Self-Presence can heal burdened or protective parts that are oriented in the past and shaped by traumatic experiences.

Through self-compassion, inner knowing, and neuroscience, I can help you create a more coherent internal system wherein memory reconsolidation can occur. I hope you can respond to life with greater flexibility and inner harmony because you belong to You.

IFS and EMDR are two separate trauma-focused protocols; however, when used together, their impact can be freeing, uplifting and life-changing.

How We Support Your Healing

A Steady, Open Space

Trauma therapy offers a calm, supportive environment where you can explore what still feels heavy at a pace that feels right. You’re free to bring any feeling, memory, or experience without pressure, helping you stay grounded and gain clearer insight into how past experiences shape present reactions.

Emotional Balance & Anxiety Support

We help you identify overwhelming emotions, recognize triggers, and develop steadier ways to manage stress, anxiety, and low mood. This work supports more balanced emotional responses and a greater sense of stability in daily life.

Breaking Unhealthy Patterns

Together, we explore recurring patterns such as compulsive behaviors or self-criticism, replacing guilt or shame with self-compassion and more supportive ways of responding to yourself.

Integrated Trauma Approaches

Using evidence-based methods such as IFS, EMDR, and somatic therapy, we support the safe processing of past experiences, ease intrusive thoughts, and strengthen emotional resilience.

IFS-Informed Insight & Healthy Connections

Through IFS, you’ll better understand different parts of yourself, reduce internal conflict, and create a sense of inner harmony. We also explore relationship patterns, communication styles, and boundaries to support healthier, more fulfilling connections.

Why You Should Consult with Me?

Josephine Ruiz is a Certified EMDR (EMDRIA) and Level-2 IFS (IFS Institute) therapist, and an IFS-Informed EMDR (S-2 & 3, Syzygy Institute) therapist. She is trained in trauma treatment and assists adults in recovery through her knowledge, patience, and evidence-based practices.

Trauma-trained Therapist

We provide a compassionate space where you can express emotions freely and work through past experiences without judgment. We get you because we are like you.

Caring & Supportive Space

Each session is tailored to your needs, helping you build coping strategies, regain control, and move toward emotional stability.

Healing Focus

Begin Your Healing

Discover how trauma therapy can help you regain control, reduce anxiety, and find balance in your daily life.

“A supportive, identity-affirming trauma therapy space for individuals carrying the emotional weight of lived and cultural experiences.”

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Your Questions, Answered

  • Trauma therapy assists people in processing past events, coping with emotional distress, and building coping mechanisms to support healthy everyday functioning.

  • The IFS therapy examines the various areas of your personality to learn more about internal conflicts and facilitate the healing process and self-awareness.

  • IFS-Informed EMDR is an approach that integrates EMDR methods with IFS principles, treating trauma and taking into account internal parts and emotional patterns.

  • Trauma therapy can relieve and help adults with anxiety, depression, compulsions, or past traumatic experiences.

  • It depends on the complexity of the trauma, emotional reaction, and personal objectives.