Camila I. Gomez, M. Ed., LPC, NCC
“What you have experienced, no power on earth can take from you.”
Hi!
My name is Camila.
I am a counselor specializing in relational and complex trauma. I use EMDR, attachment theory, and parts work to help clients understand the impact of early relational wounds and process traumatic experiences safely. My goal is to support a deeper healing process that will positively influence my clients' sense of self, relationships, and emotional well-being, and even provide somatic relief.
Sometimes we get stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns despite self-awareness and effort. We may struggle with closeness, trust, or emotional safety, and shut down, people-please, or feel overwhelmed when an old wound is activated. Some of us have a history of trauma or attachment injuries, sometimes complex, and/or with dissociation, that makes everything more complicated. This can lead to a place of feeling lost, hopeless, or deeply misunderstood.
If you find yourself wanting change but unsure where to begin, you’re not alone. You don’t have to have anything figured out or prepared to begin. Whenever you’re ready, I would love be a companion to you in your healing journey.
Clinical background
I have been working in the mental health field for 9+ years in a variety of clinical settings, including mental health hospitals, community mental health centers, and group/private practices.
I have had success working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, trauma, dissociation, interpersonal difficulties, low self-esteem, challenging life transitions, and more. I also have experience working with parents and families.
I have had the honor of mentoring other therapists early in their career, and I enjoy collaborating with other mental health professionals. I have advanced training in EMDR in order to address complex trauma and dissociation, and I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy for OCD.
What are sessions with me like?
In our sessions, we will initially collaborate in building a strong foundation for our work. We will make a clear plan for your therapy, starting with the issues most impacting your life right now. Rather than telling you what to do, I will collaborate with you in exploring your options. We will look at your ideas about yourself, others, and the world at large. We will also look at your core beliefs, how these came to be, and how they may be related to your current challenges. You will be able to understand yourself and others more deeply and this will give you valuable information necessary to improve your life and relationships.
I understand the important roles race, gender, sexuality, culture, socioeconomic class, age, etc. play in our lives. I consider these factors throughout every facet of our work together.