East Bay Therapy

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9 Years

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Your Trusted Therapist in Berkeley, CA

East Bay Therapy is dedicated to guiding individuals toward profound self-discovery and emotional healing. Founded in 2017, our practice integrates holistic and somatic therapeutic approaches to address the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. With over 15 years of clinical experience, including specialized work with trauma, anxiety, and relationship dynamics, we employ evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and Hakomi to facilitate sustainable transformation.

Our mission is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can explore limiting beliefs, release emotional blocks, and cultivate authentic living. We serve clients virtually across California and in-person in the East Bay, prioritizing personalized care that aligns with each individual's unique journey toward wholeness.

Services

Trauma Therapy Couples Counseling EMDR Therapy Somatic Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Family of Origin Work Life Transitions Support Anxiety & Depression Treatment Parenting Guidance Virtual Therapy Sessions

Details

Year established: 2017

Highlights and features

We offer over 15 years of experience in trauma and somatic therapy.
Specialized training in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Hakomi modalities.
Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual healing journeys.
Licensed therapist with expertise in neuroscience and emotional transformation.
Virtual and in-person sessions for California residents' convenience.

What people say

True healer Sincere support Life-changing impact Safe and compassionate space Efficient emotional transformation

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Services

Trauma Therapy

Specialized trauma therapy addresses deep-seated emotional wounds through evidence-based modalities like EMDR and Brainspotting. By integrating neuroscience and somatic techniques, we help clients process traumatic memories, reduce anxiety, and rebuild emotional resilience. This service supports sustainable healing for individuals experiencing PTSD, intergenerational trauma, or acute stress reactions.

Couples Counseling

Couples counseling focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts through a structured, compassionate approach. Using psychodynamic and somatic techniques, we help partners navigate emotional reactivity, rebuild trust, and strengthen intimacy. This service benefits couples seeking to enhance connection or restructure their relationship dynamics with professional guidance.

Virtual Therapy

Virtual therapy provides accessible mental health support through secure video or phone sessions. This flexible option accommodates clients' logistical needs while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness. Using auditory and visual cues, we deliver the same depth of care for emotional processing and personal growth as in-person sessions, with added convenience for California residents.

Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness therapy integrates present-moment awareness with emotional regulation techniques to address anxiety and self-esteem issues. Through guided somatic exploration and cognitive restructuring, clients learn to observe thought patterns without judgment. This service helps individuals develop resilience against stress triggers and cultivate greater self-acceptance in daily life.

Family of Origin Work

Family of origin work examines how early relationships shape current behavioral patterns and emotional responses. Using psychodynamic and transpersonal approaches, we help clients identify and transform limiting beliefs rooted in childhood experiences. This service supports lasting personal growth by addressing intergenerational patterns and improving self-understanding.

People

Sara Nicoletti

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Sara Nicoletti, LMFT #44509, has over 15 years of experience in trauma therapy and somatic healing. She graduated from New College of California in 2004 with a MA in Clinical Psychology and specializes in EMDR, Brainspotting, and mindfulness-based approaches. Her practice integrates neuroscience with holistic modalities to support emotional transformation.

Questions

What therapeutic modalities do you specialize in?

I specialize in EMDR, Brainspotting, Hakomi, and mindfulness-based therapies to address trauma, anxiety, and emotional transformation.

Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?

Yes, I provide secure virtual therapy sessions for California residents via phone or video conferencing platforms.

What experience do you have with trauma treatment?

I've worked with trauma survivors since 2004, including severe mental illness cases in Alameda County, with specialized training in somatic trauma resolution.

How do you approach couples counseling?

I use a neutral, structured approach to improve communication patterns and resolve relationship conflicts through emotional awareness and practical tools.

What are your licensing credentials?

I'm a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with license #44509, trained in multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities.

Do you offer initial consultation sessions?

Yes, I provide complimentary 20-minute phone consultations to discuss your therapy goals and determine if we're a good fit.

Reviews (5)

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Chaya-Ryvka Diehl

Jan 07, 2021 Report

Sara is a deeply intuitive, compassionate, and authentic therapist. I have known Sara for many years and hold the deepest level of respect, esteem and admiration for the level of integrity with which she carries herself in the world. Sara is a true light, who has a gift to see into the heart of a matter. She has supported me through a number of life transitions and challenges, and I am ever so grateful for having her guidance, empathy, and grounded voice to support me along the way. I cannot recommend Sara highly enough.If you are seeking the support of a trulygifted therapist, Sara is my number

Yiska Obadia

Oct 17, 2020 Report

I began working with Sara Nicoletti a year ago on the recommendation of a dear friend. I had been experiencing anxiety and sleep issues on top of a history of disordered eating. Sara went deep with me, which is what I love and needed and we uncovered old traumas that had been at the root of many of my challenges. With Sara I always feel held. I feel like I can share anything without being judged and a lifetime of shame has healed in her presence. I cannot recommend her more highly as a therapist for anyone navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety disorders and probably any emotional challenge you

Star Lippman

Jul 25, 2020 Report

Sara Nicoletti is a wonderful therapist who deeply cares about everyone who walks through her doors. She is inquisitive, engaging, thoughtful, straightforward, and highly intuitive.

Nechama Langer

Jan 02, 2018 Report

Sarah has a deep understanding of the multiple layers of the psyche. She has a beautiful strength in her presence. I have had transformational healing experience with her. So grateful she's doing the work that she does.

Amy Taylor Mitchell

Nov 01, 2017 Report

I have know Sara Nicoletti, LMFT, for more than a decade and worked with her closely. She is an incredibly gifted and dedicated therapist and holistic practitioner. She is loving, present and really looks you as a whole person, honoring not just your mind, psychology and emotions but your body and spirit as well. She has a unique ability to help clients see the root of their struggle and unearth the beauty within those places of pain and vulnerability. Her Hakomi work and EMDR give her a breadth and depth that is unusual in the therapy community. I feel truly blessed to know her and to have worked