Business Details
Trauma-Informed Therapy for Lasting Healing
Smadar Salzman Psychotherapy specializes in healing relational and complex trauma, dissociative disorders, childhood emotional neglect, and couples therapy. With nearly two decades of experience, the practice offers trauma-informed care rooted in neuroscience, attachment theory, and evidence-based modalities. The approach prioritizes creating a safe, validating space for clients to process past wounds, build emotional resilience, and develop secure connections.Services are delivered through online therapy across California, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, and Vermont, serving adults and couples seeking lasting transformation. The practice emphasizes cultural sensitivity, neurodiversity inclusion, and specialized support for survivors of family dysfunction and abusive relationships.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counseling
Dissociative Disorders
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Therapy for Therapists
Highlights and features
- 20 years of specialized experience treating complex trauma and dissociative disorders
- Advanced training with trauma experts like Bessel van der Kolk and Janina Fisher
- Telehealth services available across five states for accessible care
- Culturally responsive practice serving diverse identities and relationship structures
- Neuroscience-informed approach integrating attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology
Associations and certifications
- Certified Complex Trauma Professional - CCTP-II
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (California LMFT 47213)
What people say
"Life-changing support"
"Finally feel safe and understood"
"Transformative healing journey"
"Deeply caring therapist"
"Effective trauma expertise"
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for complex PTSD and relational trauma using neuroscience-informed techniques. Helps clients process childhood wounds, break destructive patterns, and build emotional regulation skills. Integrates attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology to rewire trauma responses and foster self-compassion through secure therapeutic relationships.
Couples Counseling
Attachment-based therapy for couples struggling with communication breakdowns and emotional disconnection. Utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy and PACT principles to rebuild trust, improve intimacy, and break cycles of conflict. Specializes in helping partners where one or both have histories of childhood trauma or family dysfunction.
Dissociative Disorders
Specialized care for dissociation and dissociative identity disorder using Internal Family Systems and interpersonal neurobiology frameworks. Focuses on integrating fragmented self-states, developing grounding techniques, and building present-moment awareness without retraumatization. Helps clients understand dissociation as protective survival mechanisms needing compassionate transformation.
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Targeted therapy addressing the long-term impacts of unmet childhood emotional needs. Helps clients develop self-awareness, combat feelings of emptiness, and establish healthy boundaries. Uses relational approaches to repair distorted self-perceptions and build fulfilling adult relationships through experiential validation and emotional reconnection.
Therapy for Therapists
Personalized therapy for mental health professionals navigating their own trauma histories. Focuses on developing self-awareness, managing countertransference, and establishing professional boundaries. Creates a safe space for therapists to process personal trauma while maintaining effective client care through reflective practice and emotional regulation techniques.
People
Smadar Salzman
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with 20 years of experience treating complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and childhood emotional neglect. Specializes in neuroscience-informed therapy, certified in CCTP-II, and trained by leading trauma experts. Provides culturally responsive care for diverse clients across five states through online therapy.
Questions
What types of therapy modalities do you use?
I integrate interpersonal neurobiology, emotion-focused therapy, internal family systems, and attachment-based approaches tailored to each client's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate as an out-of-network provider to maintain treatment flexibility and personalized care options for clients.
How long does therapy typically last?
Treatment duration varies based on individual needs, with many clients experiencing meaningful progress within 3-6 months of consistent sessions.
What if I need more urgent support?
While I don't offer crisis services, I provide grounding techniques training and collaborate with emergency resources when needed.
How do online therapy sessions work?
Sessions use secure HIPAA-compliant video platforms with flexible scheduling options for California, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, and Vermont residents.
