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Eco grief is a growing emotional experience that many people face as they witness the ongoing damage to our planet. It is a deep sense of loss, anxiety, and trauma connected to environmental changes and the destruction of nature. This grief is not a problem to be fixed but a natural response to the reality of climate change, species extinction, and environmental degradation. Understanding eco grief helps us embrace these feelings, find ways to cope, and reconnect with our inn

Starting a new year often brings hope for healing and growth, especially for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. These mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, but nature offers a powerful, accessible way to support recovery and build resilience. Eco therapy uses the natural environment to improve emotional well-being. This post explores how eco therapy can help you heal in the new year, with practical strategies to reconnect with nature and nurture

Is it normal to hate the holidays? For many people, the holidays are not the magical season they’re often portrayed to be. Instead of joy, you may feel overwhelmed, lonely, anxious, touched-out, pressured, or exhausted. You might be grieving. You might be navigating family dynamics, financial stress, or burnout. Or you might simply feel disconnected from all the cheer around you. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and there is nothing wrong with you. As a psychologis

In our increasingly diverse world, therapy is not just about understanding the individual mind — it’s about honoring the whole person, including their culture, ancestry, and lived experience. At the Center for Embodiment Medicine, we believe that healing is not one-size-fits-all. It is relational, dynamic, and deeply shaped by culture and context. True healing requires humility, a willingness to listen, learn, and attune not only with the mind but with the body. This month, w

Motherhood brings profound love and profound change. Amid sleepless nights, shifting hormones, and constant caregiving, many mothers quietly ask: Where did I go? At the Center for Embodiment Medicine , we offer an integrative approach to maternal mental health , grounded in somatic therapy , trauma-informed care , and mind-body-spirit healing . We recognize that the transition into motherhood is not only psychological, it is deeply embodied. The maternal body becomes a vesse

Many people come to therapy seeking to understand their anxiety, depression, or persistent feelings of disconnection. Yet what often emerges is something larger than individual experience — echoes of the past, carried not only in story or memory but in the tissues, breath, and nervous system itself. At the Center for Embodiment Medicine, we recognize that the body carries our ancestry. The imprints of survival, resilience, and pain are transmitted through generations — shapin

In both Marin and Santa Cruz, many people come to us seeking relief from anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, or disconnection. What often surprises them is that the path to meaningful healing doesn’t begin with ideas or talk alone — it begins with returning to the body. At the Center for Embodiment Medicine, we believe that mind-body healing begins with awareness — cultivating somatic presence, nervous system attunement, and a reverent listening to the body’s wisdom. 1. The Nerv

Close-up illustration of a neuron firing electrical impulses, showing synapses and neural pathways — symbolizing brain activity, nervous system regulation, and Polyvagal Theory in trauma-informed therapy. Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, has become an essential framework in modern trauma therapy, somatic psychology, and mind-body healing. It explains how our autonomic nervous system responds to safety, danger, and life threat — and how these states influence

Tibetan singing bowl used in trauma-informed therapy at The Center for Embodiment Medicine in San Rafael and Santa Cruz, supporting...

Teens in Santa Cruz and Marin County find connection and support as they return to school—with help from mindful routines, peer support,...

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Aaron Desuacido, PsyD has officially passed his EPPP exam and is one step closer to becoming a...

Contemplating beauty pulls us into the present. That’s where healing begins. By Dr. Rachel Jordana Horodezky, Founder, Center for...

Portrait of Chase Bishnov, therapist at the Center for Embodiment Medicine in Santa Cruz, offering trauma-informed care, and depth...

Have you ever had a moment in yoga , ecstatic dance , or even a walk through the redwoods  where something unexpected rises—tears,...

Looking for therapy in San Rafael that’s truly holistic—and actually covered by Medi-Cal? Starting July 15 2025 , the Center for...

Transitions are a natural part of life—but that doesn’t make them easy. Whether it's becoming a father, ending a relationship, facing job...

A Local Guide to Movement Practices—And How Therapy Can Help You Go Deeper. Marin County offers an incredible range of ways to reconnect...

With Free Local Resources in Santa Cruz & Marin By Dr. Rachel Jordana Horodezky | The Center for Embodiment Medicine Let’s be real: these...

Food stamps, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), play a vital role in helping families and...

The journey of motherhood is often filled with joy, but it can also bring unexpected challenges. Many new mothers find themselves facing...