Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Holistic Therapy & Healing Center in Berkeley
Founded in 2006, Cara Anam Therapy Center has established itself as a trusted sanctuary for holistic healing and personal growth in Berkeley, California. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore their inner worlds through therapy, coaching, and diverse healing modalities. With a team of ten experienced practitioners, we integrate body, mind, and spirit in our work, emphasizing the connection between personal healing and social justice. Our home-like space fosters a sense of community, reflecting our commitment to creating a place where all identities and experiences are welcomed. Over the years, we have expanded our offerings while maintaining our core values of care, integrity, and mindful exploration.Our practitioners bring expertise in somatic psychotherapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-informed care, ensuring personalized support for each client's unique journey. We prioritize accessibility and strive to meet clients' needs through both in-person and remote sessions. By blending traditional therapeutic methods with innovative modalities, we empower individuals to uncover their inherent potential and navigate life's challenges with resilience. Our dedication to ongoing professional development ensures that our team remains at the forefront of holistic mental health practices. Cara Anam Therapy Center stands as a beacon for those seeking meaningful transformation in a space that honors the richness of human experience.
Services
Therapy
Coaching
Consultation
Trauma Recovery
Mindfulness Training
Somatic Healing
Relationship Counseling
Energy Work
Psychedelic Integration
Bodywork Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of collective experience in somatic and trauma-informed therapy
- Our practitioners integrate body-mind-spirit approaches for comprehensive healing
- We provide both in-person and remote sessions for client accessibility
- Our team includes Certified Hakomi Trainers and specialized trauma therapists
- We maintain a community-focused space that values diversity and social justice
What people say
Transformative healing experience
Exceptional somatic therapists
Supportive community environment
Effective trauma recovery
Mindful, compassionate care
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Our somatic psychotherapy integrates physical awareness with emotional healing to address trauma and chronic stress. Practitioners use mindful body-centered techniques to help clients release stored tension and develop greater self-awareness. This approach proves particularly effective for individuals seeking to understand how their physical experiences connect with emotional patterns.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery programs combine EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Hakomi techniques to process traumatic experiences. Our practitioners help clients develop grounding skills while working through developmental trauma and acute stress injuries in a safe, supportive environment.
Mindfulness Coaching
Mindfulness coaching programs teach practical techniques for present-moment awareness and stress reduction. Clients learn customized meditation practices and somatic awareness tools to enhance emotional regulation and cultivate greater self-compassion in daily life.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling services focus on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts in partnerships. Therapists employ Emotionally Focused Therapy and attachment-based approaches to help couples develop deeper understanding and create more fulfilling connections.
Psychedelic Integration
Psychedelic integration therapy helps clients process transformative experiences from psychedelic journeys. Our practitioners provide pre- and post-session support to explore insights, address challenging experiences, and incorporate lessons into daily life through somatic and mindfulness-based approaches.
People
Susan San Tara
Licensed Psychotherapist
Certified Hakomi Trainer with 20+ years experience in somatic therapy. Specializes in mind-body integration and trauma healing through body-centered approaches.
Jana Flores Schustack
Marriage and Family Therapist
Mindfulness-based therapist offering somatic awareness practices for personal growth. Works with individuals and couples using integrative approaches to emotional healing.
Carrie Katz
Licensed Psychotherapist
Somatic therapy expert with 30 years experience. Combines body-oriented techniques with compassionate care to support clients' growth and self-discovery.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide somatic psychotherapy, trauma recovery, mindfulness coaching, relationship counseling, and psychedelic integration therapy using evidence-based modalities.
Are your services covered by insurance?
Most practitioners are out-of-network providers. We recommend checking with your insurance company about out-of-network mental health benefits.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we provide remote therapy sessions via secure video conferencing for California residents.
How do I choose the right practitioner?
Review our practitioners' profiles to find someone whose approach and specialties match your needs. We offer initial consultations to help with matching.
What makes your center unique?
Our holistic integration of body-mind-spirit approaches, experienced practitioners, and community-focused environment create a distinctive healing experience.
Is the center accessible for disabled visitors?
Our buildings currently have limited wheelchair access, but we work with clients to accommodate accessibility needs through alternative arrangements.
