Holly Gomez
Holly believes that true healing begins in a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. She offers a compassionate and empowering sanctuary for individuals navigating the complexities of narcissistic abuse and trauma recovery. If you are feeling overwhelmed, trapped in cycles of self-doubt, or struggling to untangle yourself from toxic dynamics, Holly helps you reclaim your voice, rebuild your self-trust, and step into a life grounded in clarity and peace.
With over eight years of clinical experience, Holly has provided therapy across a diverse range of settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital, school-based therapy, substance use disorder treatment, and community mental health. She has worked with all ages, individuals, couples, families, and groups. She is most passionate about her work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at a nonprofit agency. Before she became a therapist, she worked in special education, with children who have autism spectrum disorder. In all her experience prioritizing the art of relationship and the sacred healing in expression even at times without words. Holly is also passionate about the arts and expressive arts therapy.
Holly brings a deeply empathetic, client-centered approach to her practice. She integrates Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Gottman methods, mindfulness, somatic experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative and expressive arts therapy, and trauma-informed advocacy to help clients navigate relational challenges, break free from intergenerational abuse patterns, and establish firm, healthy boundaries. Specializing in the subtle, often invisible wounds left by emotional manipulation and narcissistic abuse, she works collaboratively with clients to process trauma, restore self-esteem, and cultivate lasting resilience.
Holly’s dedication to trauma recovery is grounded in both rigorous clinical training and profound personal understanding. She understands the immense courage it takes to leave toxic environments and embark on a journey of recovery. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist , Holly combines her knowledge with deep personal insight to provide warm, non-judgmental, and evidence-based care—walking alongside you as you heal, rebuild, and step into an empowered future.
*Holly sees clients who reside in California