Dr. Brenda Gomez, PsyD

Therapy That Goes Deeper

Sometimes insight isn’t enough. You may understand why you feel the way you do and still find yourself caught in the same patterns—anxiety that won’t quiet, depression that keeps returning, relationships that activate old wounds, or a nervous system that never quite feels safe.

My practice is designed for adults who are ready for deeper, meaningful work.

I specialize in working with complex trauma, chronic PTSD, childhood trauma and high ACEs, treatment-resistant depression, severe anxiety, bipolar, chronic pain and longstanding patterns that have not fully shifted, even through previous therapy. Many of the people I work with have already done a great deal of self-reflection. They aren’t looking for someone to simply give them another coping skill—they want to understand themselves more deeply and create lasting change.

My approach is relational, humanistic, and integrative. Depending upon your needs, our work may draw from EMDR, clinical hypnosis, CBT, DBT, …mindfulness, parts work, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed approaches. We may begin by developing practical skills and creating greater stability, then gradually move into the deeper beliefs, experiences, and patterns that continue to shape how you experience yourself and the world.

At the heart of my work is the belief that healing is not simply about reducing symptoms. It is also about developing a more compassionate relationship with yourself, learning to feel safe within your own body, recognizing what belongs to your past and what belongs to your present, and becoming increasingly able to trust your own inner wisdom.

Therapy is collaborative. I have a significant educational background while you are the expert in your life. My role is not to tell you who you should become, but to bring my training, experience, curiosity, and humanity into a relationship where we can discover together what has kept you stuck—and what might finally help you move forward.

The goal is not simply to cope with your life.

It is to feel more fully at home within yourself.

Reach out to Dr. Brenda Gomez at [email protected] for information on scheduling a consultation or an appointment. 

Dr. Gomez blends evidence-based and depth-oriented therapies to match each person’s goals, drawing from talk therapy, EMDR, CBT, interpersonal and psychodynamic work, solution-focused strategies, and humanistic/depth psychology. At Embodied Self Psychology the practice emphasizes somatic awareness, tailored treatment plans, and intensive sessions for deeper processing. 

Dr. Gomez's services offered and common conditions she treats include:

• Trauma recovery 
• Depression, anxiety, and Bipolar disorder
• Relationship and interpersonal dynamics
• Mindfulness and Awareness 
• Psychological/neuropsychological evaluations
• Therapy intensives and telehealth appointments

Embodied Self Psychology, Inc. supports healing locally and remotely with offices in Del Mar and Temecula, California, and virtual therapy for residents of Wisconsin, Washington, and Michigan. The practice’s mission is to guide clients toward resilience, self-acceptance, and authentic living—helping each person move from reactive patterns into more grounded, meaningful choices. Prospective clients seeking a compassionate, skill-focused space are welcome to inquire about availability.

Schedule Your Appointment Today and Experience the Difference in Personalized Mental Health Care!

Session fees:  

• 60 minutes $260
• 90 minutes $350

Longer sessions are available for deeper work, such as:

• Intensives:  2 hours to 5 hours available once or over several days to do deeper work and accelerate healing
• Clinical hypnosis:  2 hours to 4 hours depending on what is being addressed
• EMDR:  90 minute to 3 hour sessions