BILINGUAL THERAPIST FOR TRAUMA, STRESS, RELATIONSHIPS & IMMIGRATION

It’s time to care for your story, heal the patterns that shaped you, and invest in the parts of you that deserve peace.

DORIS BACCALA, LCSW (she/her/ella)

You’re here because you’ve been carrying a lot… trauma, stress, relationship patterns, family pressure, or the heaviness that comes with the immigration journey.

You’ve held it together for a long time, but something in you is ready for real support.

You know it’s time to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and finally feel grounded again.

You’re in the right spot.

How I Work

At the core of my approach is a belief that healing happens when your story is met with compassion, curiosity, and human connection.

So many people come to therapy carrying trauma, family pressure, cultural expectations, or immigration stress that has shaped how they move through the world. My role is to offer a space where you can finally slow down, breathe, and explore those experiences without judgment.

In our work together, we move at a pace that feels safe for you. We’ll look gently at the patterns you’ve developed to survive, the emotions that feel overwhelming, and the stories that have lived inside you for far too long. Through trauma-informed approaches like EMDR and culturally rooted care, we reconnect the pieces of your past with who you are today so you can move forward with more clarity and steadiness.

My sessions are collaborative and relational. You are the expert in your own life; I’m here to help you see the parts you’ve had to push down, understand where your pain comes from, and begin to build healthier patterns that support your growth. Healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about creating more space inside yourself to feel grounded, supported, and at home in your life again.

Here’s what I believe about therapy:

⟶ Investing in yourself is one of the most powerful decisions you can make.

⟶ You deserve relationships and connections rooted in safety, respect, and care.

⟶ Caring for yourself changes everything.

⟶ You are worthy of relationships that feel safe, steady, and supportive.

Get the support that’s right for you.

Immigration Evaluations
EMDR Therapy
Couples & Family Healing

  • I’m trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, which allows me to tailor our work to your needs, your story, and the pace that feels right for you. These include:

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
    A trauma-focused, evidence-based method that helps the brain heal from distressing memories and experiences.

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    Supports you in building psychological flexibility, staying present, and living more fully in alignment with your values.

    • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
    Helps children, teens, and adults process trauma safely while learning healthier emotional and behavioral skills.

    • Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
    A short-term, strengths-based approach focused on building workable, realistic steps toward change.

    • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
    A relationship-building method that strengthens communication, emotional safety, and connection between caregivers and children.

    • Play Therapy
    Used with children to help them express emotions, process experiences, and build healthy coping skills through play.

  • • Master of Social Work (MSW)
    California State University, Sacramento
    Specialization: Children and Families (Title IV-E Program)

    • LCSW in Oklahoma
    License Number 22056

    • Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) in California
    #ASW127435 (CA LCSW License Number Pending)

  • • EMDR Therapy Training — The EMDR Institute
    Founded by Francine Shapiro

    • Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) Awareness Core Training
    Focus on adverse childhood experiences, trauma, family systems, and relational healing

    • Immigration Certificate Program: National Organization of Forensic Social Work Including hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, and T-Visa evaluations

    • Immigration Evaluation Training with Georgia King, LCSW
    Including hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, and T-Visa evaluations

    • Complex Care & Specialized Permanency [Sex Trafficking] Training

    • Trauma Informed Care Training | TF-CBT Certification