FAQs About Therapy Services at A New View of You in San Diego, CA

Starting therapy—especially trauma-focused work—can come with many questions. Whether you're curious about how the Instinctual Trauma Response® (ITR®) method works, want to know what to expect from telehealth sessions, or have questions about individual therapy for a specific condition, you're in the right place. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions to help you feel confident and informed as you explore this transformative approach to healing in San Diego, California, and beyond.

Q: What makes A New View of You different from other therapy practices in San Diego?

A New View of You offers telehealth-only sessions that focus on time-limited, intensive therapy using the ITR® method. Led by Melisa, a Certified ITR® Specialist, sessions will give you a space to resolve trauma, anxiety, depression, and dissociation in as little as 20 hours. Plus, we teach lifelong healing tools rather than relying on ongoing talk therapy.

Q: Do I have to be in San Diego to see you, or do you offer telehealth?

Yes, we will be holding sessions via telehealth! I've worked with many clients using HIPAA-compliant telehealth services such as Zoom, and it works just as well as it does in person. When my clients aren't located in my area, being able to connect using telehealth to do the deeper trauma work has been a great option. To learn more about telehealth therapy, click here or complete the contact form, and we can discuss your needs further.

Q: How many sessions will I need?

We can work together as long as you need to until you achieve relief. The great thing about the ITR model is that it's an empowerment and solution-focused model, and my aim is for you to learn it as we use it that way. When you feel like you've completed your time with me, you'll be proficient in using it for yourself far into your future.

Q: Intensive therapy sounds scary. Is it?

“Intensive” in this context doesn't mean forcing you to relive your trauma experiences. It means you’ll go through your therapy more quickly, thoroughly, and powerfully because you do it in consecutive hours, i.e., 2-5 hours at a time, instead of prolonging your therapy into week after week for months or years. As an example, if we schedule 20 hours of work to complete your processing and you choose to do 10 hours per week, you will complete your trauma work in just two weeks. Alternatively, if you prefer to do one hour a week, that works too. Go here to learn more about intensive trauma therapy or submit your question via the contact form, and we can schedule a time to discuss your needs.

Q: I'm scared to deal with my trauma. It's been such a struggle for me.

I get that. This is a normal response to something abnormal that happened to you. This can be a scary time. The first thing I will do is to teach you how to ground yourself when feelings, thoughts, and body sensations overwhelm you. From there, we'll identify triggers that create the overwhelming feelings. In the beginning, our goal is to create a safe place for those upsetting feelings. Learning how to ground yourself is some of the most important work you will do in our work together. Then, when you’re ready, we'll roll up our sleeves and do hands-on work to get you to a place where you feel relief.

We won't stop there either; together, we'll increase your awareness around any negative beliefs you've developed and the brave ways you have learned to protect yourself to survive. Ultimately, you'll learn to become a more compassionate and accepting observer of yourself and the parts of you that experienced trauma. To learn more about ITR® therapy and the therapy process, click here.

Q: How do I know if I have trauma or PTSD?

If you're already suspecting it, chances are you may have experienced trauma. But I have a couple of self-scoring assessments you can take now that might help you learn if you've experienced trauma in childhood and how it's impacted you:

· Go here to take the ACES assessment to see if you have childhood trauma

· And here to take the Resiliency Questionnaire to understand your resiliency

Should you choose to work with me, I have a battery of other assessments that are more in-depth. Feel free to take the ACES and Resiliency assessments on your own, and if you have more questions about how I can work with you, use the contact form to send me a request or call me at 619-335-5959.

Q: Do you take insurance?

I don't take insurance; my services are private pay.

Q: I’ve tried other therapies, and they haven’t worked. Why should I try ITR?

Because it's not like anything you've experienced before. Click here to learn more.

Q: How does it work? What do I have to do in sessions?

I'm more than happy to spend time with you and explain how the ITR® Method works. It's worth the time, I promise. Make an appointment, and we can talk for 20-30 minutes about my style of trauma there. For now, go here and here to learn more about ITR®.

Q: How long will it take?

Great question. It varies for everyone. The suggested amount of time is 20 hours to learn the different components of this method and how to apply it for yourself, which are two of the goals in this experience here at A New View of You. In the end, everyone’s circumstances are unique to them, and the length of time to learn the ITR® process and accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek counseling in the first place.

Q: Do I have to do all the hours in one week, or can I break it up?

It's your time. You can break them up, do them consecutively, or both. I'm aware it's a time commitment on your end and will be as flexible as I can. We can discuss your needs further in a one-on-one conversation to help answer your questions more thoroughly.

Getting Started With ITR® for Trauma

Thank you for learning more about how A New View of You can help. Your healing journey is our priority, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. If you have more questions about my approach to trauma therapy or the ITR® method, don't hesitate to shoot me an email with them or carve out 15-20 minutes for a phone call. I look forward to talking with you. Click the button below so you can begin the healing process today!