EMDR and Trauma Therapy for Adults in California

You Can Feel Solid in Yourself Again.

meet Yana Nogid, lmft

Hi, I’m Yana.

If you’re here, something has likely shaken your sense of certainty — even if you’re used to being capable and steady. I work with thoughtful, self-aware adults who are navigating experiences that have disrupted their confidence, trust, or direction. My mission is to help you process what feels overwhelming at its root so you can feel solid in yourself again.

Over time, I’ve seen how insight alone isn’t always enough. Many of the adults I work with understand their patterns deeply — yet still feel stuck or unsettled. That’s why I specialize in EMDR and depth-oriented trauma therapy. This approach allows us to work beyond analysis and support your nervous system in fully integrating what feels unresolved.

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My Approach

Where Insight Meets Integration.

Therapy with me is steady, collaborative, and depth-oriented. I bring structure to our work while creating space for reflection and honesty. Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware — they don’t need to be analyzed. They need a grounded space where what feels overwhelming can be processed safely and clearly.

My approach integrates EMDR with trauma-informed and attachment-focused work. We move beyond simply understanding your patterns and toward fully resolving what feels stuck. This means working not just at the level of thought, but at the level of the nervous system — where lasting change occurs.

What sets me apart is my ability to hold complexity without losing steadiness. I respect your intelligence and autonomy while helping you navigate what feels destabilizing. Our work is focused, intentional, and paced in a way that supports real integration — not just temporary relief.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Personal Background

I became a therapist because I’ve always been drawn to understanding how people make sense of their experiences — especially when those experiences feel overwhelming or destabilizing. Over time, I found myself working with thoughtful, capable adults who understood their patterns deeply, yet still felt unsettled by experiences they couldnt simply "think through.”

Seeing this gap between insight and integration is what led me to specialize in trauma-focused work and EMDR. I was drawn to an approach that respects a person's intelligence while also addressing the deeper emotional and nervous system patterns that insight alone doesn’t resolve.

Today, I focus on helping adults who are steady and capable in many areas of life — but find themselves shaken by experiences that disrupt their sense of certainty. I believe real change happens when we create a grounded space to process what feels unresolved, allowing clarity and self-trust to return.

Peek Inside My World

SUPERPOWER
Holding emotional complexity with steadiness and clarity.

FAVORITE EATS
Simple meals shared slowly — good coffee, fresh bread, something nourishing and unhurried.

INSPIRED BY
People who choose depth over distraction and growth over avoidance.

WHERE I’VE BEEN
Born in Riga, Latvia and raised there until age five. Since then: Lativa, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, and Israel.

WHERE I WANT TO GO
Bali with my Bestie.

DAILY RITUAL
Quiet mornings, reflection, and creating space to feel grounded before the day begins.

ONE DAY I WANT TO
Visit a wolf sanctuary.

How I Can Help You

  • EMDR Therapy

    EMDR is a research-supported therapy that helps the brain process experiences that still feel unresolved. Rather than staying stuck in analysis, we work at the level of the nervous system so the emotional intensity decreases, steadiness returns, and more adaptive beliefs can take hold. Clients often feel clearer, calmer, and more grounded in themselves. LEARN MORE

  • Relationship Trauma & Betrayal

    When trust has been shaken, it can disrupt your sense of stability and self-confidence. Together, we process the emotional impact of rupture so you can regain clarity, make grounded decisions, and feel secure in yourself and your relationships again. Whether these wounds began in childhood, adulthood, or both — you don't have to navigate them alone.

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  • Life Transitions & Identity Shifts

    Major life changes can leave you questioning your direction or sense of self. Our work focuses on helping you integrate these experiences so you can move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and inner stability.

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  • Anxiety & Overthinking

    For thoughtful adults, anxiety often shows up as rumination, second-guessing, or difficulty letting things go. We address the underlying drivers of that anxiety so you can feel more settled, decisive, and confident in your choices.

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Education, Credentials & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Economics, UC Santa Cruz (2009)

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MFT emphasis), University of San Francisco (2013)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #104573

The Integrated EMDR and IFS Model: Level 1 — January 2026

EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist — August 2025

Advanced EMDR Consultation — April 2024 to present

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) — May 2025

Sexual Assault Counselor (Trained by RTS in San Mateo) — April 2010 - April 2011

If what you’ve read resonates, the next step is a brief consultation.

This is an opportunity to ask questions, share what feels unsettled, and see if this feels like the right space for you.

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