Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Berkeley, CA
Sara Nicoletti East Bay Therapy is a holistic and somatic therapy practice dedicated to supporting individuals and couples in navigating life's challenges with mastery and grace. Founded in 2017, our practice integrates psychodynamic and somatic modalities to address trauma, family of origin work, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics. With over 15 years of experience in clinical psychology, including specialized training in EMDR, Brainspotting, and mindfulness-based therapies, we provide a safe space for clients to explore core beliefs and release emotional blocks.Our approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, fostering sustainable transformation through compassionate inquiry and evidence-based techniques. We serve clients virtually across California, prioritizing accessibility and flexibility through in-person, phone, and Skype sessions.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Virtual Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of clinical psychology experience with specialized trauma training
- Our practice integrates somatic modalities with evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- We provide flexible virtual therapy sessions across California
- Our approach prioritizes mind-body integration and neuroscience-informed care
- We specialize in transforming core beliefs through mindfulness and emotional processing
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences (LMFT License #44509)
What people say
True healer
Sincere support
Impressed with results
New sense of freedom
Effective techniques
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide a safe space for personal growth and emotional healing. Through psychodynamic exploration and somatic techniques, we help clients address trauma, anxiety, and self-limiting beliefs. Our neuroscience-informed approach supports lasting transformation by integrating mind-body awareness and emotional processing.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving relationship conflicts. Using evidence-based modalities, we help partners navigate emotional reactivity and build deeper connection. Our approach addresses core belief systems while developing practical tools for maintaining healthy relationships and mutual growth.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy utilizes EMDR, Brainspotting, and somatic techniques to process traumatic experiences. We address both recent and historical trauma through nervous system regulation and cognitive restructuring. Our trauma-informed care helps clients achieve symptom relief and long-term emotional resilience through evidence-based interventions.
Mindfulness Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy integrates present-moment awareness with emotional processing. We teach techniques to observe thought patterns and regulate emotional states through body awareness. This approach helps clients develop self-compassion, reduce anxiety, and cultivate greater emotional stability through consistent mindfulness practice.
Virtual Sessions
Virtual therapy sessions offer accessible mental health support through secure phone or video platforms. We maintain therapeutic effectiveness while providing flexibility for clients with scheduling or mobility challenges. Our virtual services maintain the same depth of connection and confidentiality as in-person sessions, with added convenience.
People
Sara Nicoletti
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sara Nicoletti is a licensed therapist with 15+ years of experience in clinical psychology. She specializes in trauma recovery, somatic therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Her practice integrates neuroscience and emotional transformation to support client growth.
Questions
What therapeutic modalities do you use?
We utilize EMDR, Brainspotting, Mindfulness Therapy, and somatic techniques integrated with psychodynamic approaches for comprehensive mental health care.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure phone and Skype sessions for California residents, offering flexibility while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.
What are your areas of specialization?
We specialize in trauma recovery, relationship counseling, anxiety/depression treatment, and life transitions using evidence-based, mind-body integrated approaches.
How long have you been in practice?
With 15+ years of clinical experience since 2007 and postgraduate training in multiple therapeutic modalities, we've supported clients since 2017 through our current practice.
What is your therapeutic approach?
Our approach combines somatic awareness, neuroscience insights, and emotional processing techniques to address core beliefs and promote sustainable personal transformation.
