Hi, I’m Jana (pronounced Jay-nah)

I’m a queer Filipino American therapist based in Los Angeles, specializing in sexual trauma counseling and EMDR therapy for trauma. My journey into healing work wasn’t linear—it began with storytelling. I started my career in journalism, working as a writer and copy editor for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. From a young age, I was drawn to words, believing in their power to illuminate truth and human experience.

After a significant life transition, I felt called to do something more personal, more direct—work that could bring real healing to people’s lives.

My Path to Becoming a Trauma Therapist

In 2009, I began volunteering at a rape crisis hotline, supporting sexual assault survivors through crisis intervention and forensic exams. That experience deeply shaped my understanding of trauma and its impact on the mind, body, and spirit.

I went on to earn my Master’s Degree in Couples and Family Therapy from the California School of Professional Psychology in 2014. Since then, I’ve worked in community mental health, helping clients navigate PTSD, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

I became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in 2018 and completed EMDR training through the Institute of Creative Mindfulness. Today, I provide trauma recovery therapy online and in Los Angeles, helping survivors reclaim their power and sense of self.

My Approach to Trauma Therapy

I specialize in therapy for sexual assault survivors, guiding adults through healing from both recent and childhood sexual trauma. My approach is trauma-informed, integrative, and deeply personal. I use:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to process painful memories and reduce trauma-related distress

• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to regulate emotions and cope with triggers

• IFS (Internal Family Systems)-informed therapy to reconnect with your inner strength

I also offer somatic trauma therapy in Los Angeles and sound healing sessions, using sound bowl meditations to support relaxation, energetic balance, and holistic healing.

My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where survivors of sexual trauma can process the past while reclaiming their sense of self, wholeness, and resilience.

Who I Work With

I work with adults navigating:

• Healing from sexual trauma therapy

• Childhood sexual abuse therapy for adult survivors

• Anxiety, hypervigilance, or flashbacks after sexual assault

• Complex trauma or PTSD related to sexual abuse

Whether you’re seeking online trauma therapy in California or an in-person session in Los Angeles, I provide compassionate, individualized care to help you feel safe, seen, and supported.

Let’s Begin Your Healing Journey

Healing from sexual trauma is possible — and you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to take that step, I’m here to support you.

Schedule a consultation today and start reclaiming your power, safety, and wholeness.