Trauma & EMDR Therapy in Sacramento, CA

Trauma therapy for adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns they can’t break

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Are you doing well on the outside but exhausted underneath?

You show up for work.
You maintain relationships.
You handle responsibilities.

From the outside, you look capable and composed.

But internally, you might feel:

Constantly on edge
Overwhelmed by small things
Emotionally tired
Stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break

Even when life is “good,” it’s hard to fully relax.

You may replay conversations in your head, apologizing when you didn’t do anything wrong, or feeling anxious when someone is upset with you.

Maybe you tell yourself, “Other people had it worse,” so you shouldn’t feel this way.

But something still feels off.

You want relief; not just coping tools..

Trauma responses are more common than most people realize

Trauma doesn’t always look like one dramatic event.

Often, it’s years of:

Needing to stay alert
Managing other people’s emotions
Learning to be the “easy” one

Your nervous system adapted to survive and that’s not weakness; it’s protection.

Trauma responses are learned protection patterns.

You might recognize yourself in thoughts like:

“I’m functioning… so why am I still struggling?”
“I know better, so why can’t I do better?”
“Why do I react so strongly to things that seem small?”

The truth is: trauma doesn’t live in logic. It lives in the body.

And insight alone often isn’t enough to create lasting change.

The good news? What was learned can be gently unlearned with the right support.

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You Might Be a Good Fit for Trauma Therapy If…

• You feel anxious or on edge even when life seems stable
• You struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, or boundaries
• You feel emotionally exhausted from always holding things together
• You’ve done therapy before but still feel stuck in certain patterns
• You want deeper healing, not just strategies to manage symptoms

Many of our clients are thoughtful, capable people who are used to being the one others rely on.

But inside, they’re tired of feeling like their nervous system never fully relaxes.

Trauma therapy helps your body and mind learn that it’s finally safe to let go of survival mode.

Trauma Therapy That Works With Your Nervous System

Many clients notice that as trauma heals:

Emotional reactions feel more manageable

Anxiety decreases without constant effort
Relationships feel safer and more connected
Boundaries become clearer and less guilt-filled
There’s more room for calm, clarity, and self-trust

At Insightful Roots Therapy, we offer trauma-informed therapy that focuses on healing at the root, not just managing symptoms.

Our work together begins with understanding how your nervous system learned to protect you.

In trauma-informed therapy, we don’t rush into your past.
We start with building safety. You won’t be pushed to share more than your body is ready for. Instead, we focus on building safety, awareness, and tools to help you feel more regulated in daily life.

With Ashana, clients often appreciate her calm, steady presence and relational approach. She works especially well with young adults and high-achieving individuals who feel anxious, self-critical, or “never enough” despite doing a lot.

Sessions may include:

Understanding your attachment patterns
Mapping how stress shows up in your body
Practicing emotional regulation tools
Exploring relationship dynamics
Gently processing experiences at a pace that feels manageable

For some clients, we may integrate EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming. EMDR is not required for healing, and we’ll only explore it if it feels aligned for you.

Who You’ll Work With

Ashana Chand APCC

Supervised by Marisa Ronquillo LMFT

Consultation Call with Ashana

Marisa Ronquillo LMFT

Founder of Insightful Roots Therapy

Consultation Call with Marisa

At Insightful Roots Therapy, we intentionally keep our practice small so clients receive thoughtful care.

We specialize in relational trauma, people-pleasing patterns, and high-functioning anxiety. We understand what it’s like to look “fine” while quietly struggling.

You won’t be treated like a diagnosis.
You’ll be seen as a whole person.

Still have questions about how therapy can help after experiencing trauma?

You don’t need a dramatic story to deserve support. If something feels unresolved or continues to impact your relationships, emotions, or sense of self, that’s enough.
Yes—it’s absolutely possible to heal. Trauma can shape how you see yourself, relate to others, and respond to the world, but it doesn’t have to define your future. Therapy offers a safe space to make sense of what happened, release what’s no longer serving you, and begin to feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to yourself.
Trauma therapy moves at your pace. We'll focus on building safety and trust first, then gently explore the impact of past experiences. Our work may include grounding techniques, somatic (body-based) awareness, and therapies like EMDR to support healing. You are always in control of the process.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy approach that helps the brain process and release traumatic memories. It can reduce the emotional intensity of past experiences without needing to talk about them in detail. Many clients find EMDR especially helpful when they feel stuck in old patterns or overwhelmed by past events.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer—everyone’s journey is different. Some clients begin to feel relief after just a few sessions, while others benefit from a longer process. We’ll check in regularly about what’s working and make adjustments to support your goals.
Not at all. You won’t be asked to share more than you feel ready to. Trauma therapy honors your pace and comfort. Some approaches, like EMDR, allow you to process experiences without going into the full story.
That’s exactly why we offer a free intro call. Therapy works best when there’s a strong relational fit. During the consultation, we explore what you’re looking for and help you determine whether working together feels aligned; no pressure, no commitment.