Therapy for Trauma 

Therapist Michale Myette, LCSW

For 17 years, I’ve helped people move through the pain of trauma, not by erasing the past, but by reclaiming safety, power, & possibility.

Trauma doesn’t always look dramatic from the outside. Sometimes it shows up as chronic anxiety, emotional numbness, irritability, sleep problems, or a deep sense that something inside just isn’t right.


Whether you’ve experienced a single event or a lifetime of painful moments, the impact of trauma can be long-lasting and disruptive.

But healing is possible, and therapy is a place to begin that process.

Clients Work With Me After:

  • PTSD or complex trauma

  • Childhood trauma and neglect

  • Sexual assault or domestic violence

  • Combat-related trauma

  • Traumatic grief and loss

  • Accidents, injuries, or natural disasters

Trauma Therapy
With Me

Healing from trauma is complex, and varied. So is the therapeutic process.

I use a combination of evidence-based modalities tailored to your needs:

  • helps you understand how trauma has shaped your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and gives you tools to shift what no longer serves you.

  • focuses on how trauma lives in the body. We’ll gently explore physical responses like tension or dissociation, helping your nervous system re-regulate and feel safer.

  • supports emotional regulation and relationship repair, especially when trauma has impacted your ability to connect or trust.

  • help anchor you in the present moment. These techniques can reduce overwhelm and increase your capacity to stay with emotions without becoming consumed by them.

  • allows you to explore and reshape the story of what happened. Not to rewrite the facts, but to reclaim your voice, your strength, and your path forward.

Trauma Therapy That Yields Results

My approach is compassionate, down to earth, and direct.  We’ll work together to understand things like:

  • “Why do I keep reacting so strongly when something small happens?”
    Trauma responses can feel confusing when they don’t match the situation. Maybe you shut down during conflict, or feel panicked when someone pulls away. Therapy helps you make sense of these patterns and reconnect with your internal sense of safety.

  • “I feel like I’m always on edge, and I don’t know how to turn it off.”
    Living in a constant state of alertness is exhausting. When your nervous system stays stuck in survival mode, it’s hard to feel calm, connected, or present. In therapy, we’ll work on gently regulating your body and emotions so you can finally exhale.

  • “I don’t talk about what happened, but it’s always there.”
    You don’t need to relive every detail to heal from trauma. Still, unspoken pain can shape how you see yourself, your relationships, and your place in the world. Our work will help you process what’s lingering in the background and reclaim your story on your terms.

My Truma Therapy
Isn’t One Size Fits All

Everyone processes trauma differently. That’s why our work together is highly individualized. We’ll go at your pace, focus on what matters most to you, and prioritize emotional safety above all else.

My approach is grounded, steady, and client-centered, meaning we collaborate every step of the way. You won’t be told how to feel or rushed through your story. Instead, we’ll create space for understanding, integration, and growth.

About Mike Myette,
LCSW

I provide online Individual Therapy for people across the state of California. 

I'm a licensed clinical social worker, originally from Vermont and now based in the Bay Area. I’ve worked in private practice, community mental health, and public health for nearly two decades. I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, helping them improve & show up more fully in their relationships and thus their own lives.

Outside of work, I prioritize balance: sunshine, cold plunges, time with loved ones, and hitting the tennis court.

Credentials

  • University of California, Berkeley

  • St. Michael’s College

Certifications

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), California

Trainings

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Approaches

  • Parts Work

Getting Started

01.

Fill out the contact form. I personally respond to every message. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll make sure to connect you with someone who is.

02.

We’ll start with a brief phone call to get to know each other. If it feels like a good fit on both sides, we’ll find a time to schedule your first session.

03.

In our initial sessions, I’ll take the time to understand what brings you in, what you’re hoping for, and how your relationships have shaped your experience. We build a foundation for effective work together.