Whole-person care for children and families navigating trauma, stress, and change.
Through a trauma-informed, relational approach, I help children, adults, and parents reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and each other—so that healing feels not just possible, but lasting.
Trauma Informed Care
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EMDR
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Play Therapy
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Child and Parent Psychotherapy
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy
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Trauma Informed Yoga
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Trauma Informed Care ⏺ EMDR ⏺ Play Therapy ⏺ Child and Parent Psychotherapy ⏺ Interpersonal Psychotherapy ⏺ Trauma Informed Yoga ⏺
Holistic child family therapy was founded on my deep belief and experience that we need a whole approach to treatment. Traditional therapy often misses the root, such as the body, the family system, the trauma stored in the nervous system, and the cultural context people live in.
What drives my work is seeing children feel better and to see caregivers feel empowered and confident in helping their children move forward.
I’m passionate about prevention and early intervention, which has led me to specialize in working with children and maternal mental health.
Does this sound familiar?
Your child is struggling, but no amount of reassurance seems to help their fears, tantrums, or physical complaints feel bigger than you can manage alone.
You’ve tried talking about what happened, but it hasn’t helped. The pain still feels close, and you wonder if healing is even possible.
You’re carrying trauma in your body — constantly on edge, exhausted, or overwhelmed by memories and emotions you can’t explain.
You and your child have been through something hard and it’s affecting your bond, your routines, and how safe you both feel.
If this resonates, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
What if you could…
Help your child express their thoughts and emotions through play, art, or movement - in ways that actually feel safe and natural to them.
Rebuild trust and connection between you and your child after trauma with support that honors your family’s strengths and cultural values.
Process painful memories without reliving them — using EMDR and somatic work to reduce their emotional charge.
Finally feel calm in your body and your relationships, no longer ruled by the past, but gently moving forward.
The right tools and support can make healing feel not just possible — but real.
Let’s explore what that could look like for you.
Therapy Services Offered
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Individual Therapy
For children, teens, and adults navigating life’s challenges
One-on-one sessions tailored to support healing, emotional growth, and personal insight. -
Family Therapy
Strengthening family connection and communication
Collaborative sessions designed to help families navigate conflict, transitions, and relationship dynamics. -
Parent-Child Therapy
Building trust and emotional safety between caregivers and children
Supportive space for parents and children to heal, connect, and strengthen attachment, especially after trauma or stress. -
In-Person Therapy
Face-to-face support in a safe, welcoming space
Sessions offered at my office for clients who prefer in-person connection. -
Telehealth Therapy
Flexible, accessible care from the comfort of your home
Virtual therapy sessions available for individuals and families across
Treatment Methods and Specialties
Trauma Informed Care
I approach therapy through a trauma lens — asking “What happened to you?” instead of “What’s wrong with you?” I create a safe space built on trust, collaboration, and cultural respect so healing can begin.
EMDR + Play Therapy
By blending EMDR with play therapy, I support children and teens in healing through both movement and imagination — creating powerful, age-appropriate ways to reprocess trauma.
EMDR
EMDR helps you process painful memories without reliving them. It activates the brain’s natural healing while gently reducing the emotional charge of trauma, anxiety, or depression.
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
I work with children (birth to five) and their caregivers to strengthen relationships after stress or trauma. CPP supports healing through connection, attachment, and honoring each family’s story.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
IPT helps teens and adults improve relationships and communication. I use this approach to support clients in getting their emotional needs met in healthy, adaptive ways.
Play Therapy
Children process through play the way adults do through talking. I use play, art, and sand tray therapy to help children express big feelings in ways that feel safe and natural to them.
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Trauma-informed yoga brings healing into the body, not just the mind. It’s a gentle, consent-based practice that helps release stress and reconnect you to a sense of safety and self.
Welcome!
My name is Safiya Tormo and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I'm here to support you and help you make progress on your healing journey.
I aspire to provide a safe environment where you feel understood and accepted. I work with adults, birth to five, children, adolescents, and families. I utilize a trauma informed and holistic approach that recognizes the mind, body, and spirit connection and I seek to treat the whole person, so that you can make real change.
I have experience treating a wide range of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting, substance use, divorce, grief, and domestic violence. I'm passionate about prevention and early intervention, which has led me to specialize in working with children and maternal mental health issues.
No one is meant to navigate difficult situations on their own. Whether you are seeking services for yourself, or your child, I am here to help you move toward health, healing, and hope.
In our first session, I will do a thorough biopsychosocial assessment, so that I can get a clear picture of the presenting issue, and we will collaborate on a treatment plan that feels good for you. I will also share resources and provide applicable referrals.
My greatest strength is my compassion and my experience in helping people move toward their goals. Time and time again, I've witnessed the beauty of people making profound change when they are provided a safe environment and individualized care.
Safiya, Seen Through Others’ Eyes
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