Mental Health & Trauma Therapy
San Diego, California
Trauma alters the brain, but so does healing.
Based out of San Diego and offering online individual and relationship therapy throughout California, Florida, and Texas.
Personalized. A whole person approach.
Accessible. Therapy wherever you are.
Equitable. A dynamic design that removes financial barriers to access of mental health care.
Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul. - C. G. Jung
NASTASIA FREEMAN
Hello! I’m Nastasia, founder of Hello Healed®.
I’m a Licensed Psychotherapist with an edge, unapologetically doing what it takes to feel well and help others do the same.
I specialize in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, anxiety, and attachment. Providing individual and relationship trauma therapy, I’m one of the few providers in the San Diego and Riverside area specializing in relationship trauma therapy—helping those in committed relationships that are affected by interpersonal symptoms associated with past trauma and PTSD.
In addition to my licensure, I’m a Certified Neuropsychotherapist. My approach to trauma is unique. I blend neuroscience, EMDR, and psychodynamic techniques to promote brain change for the management of post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety.
Candidly, I value authenticity and transparency. I’m a survivor of trauma and I believe connection and transparency are a large part of healing. I understand what it's like to be the one sitting on the couch, and not in the chair.
Trauma is complex and therapy does heal. While I have the credentials and expertise in the treatment of trauma, I want people to know that I'm someone that really sees the person in front of me.
For me, it’s about seeing people past a diagnosis or a symptom. I want people to feel seen, heard, and believed. I’m convinced there is no greater technique or practice than humanity—the collectiveness of humankind, and living amongst, and connecting with others empathetically and with compassion.
—Nastasia Freeman, LMHC, LPCC, LPC, NPT-C
SERVICES AND RATES
INDIVIDUAL
Relationship
TRAUMA & PTSD
Consultation
1:1 virtual coaching for clinicians
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REDUCED FEES
Trauma therapy
Providing individual and relationship trauma therapy, I’m one of the few providers in the San Diego and Riverside area specializing in relationship trauma therapy.
Past trauma can bleed onto present relationships making it difficult to feel secure within a relationship.
Trauma can interrupt emotional processing. Those that have experienced trauma often struggle to articulate how they are feeling and even what they are thinking at times. This can cause conflict and miscommunication. It can make it difficult for well-intended partners to know what kind of support to provide.
As a trauma therapist, I help partners understand triggering events in their current relationships and how to navigate those moments. A trauma-informed couple eases the stressors and communication challenges associated with present time emotional disturbances influenced by past experiences.
REVIEWS
“She has an incredible way of making even the hardest conversations feel manageable, being validating in a way I've never experienced, balancing insight and knowledge and a perfect amount of humor. I always leave our sessions feeling lighter, more capable, and actually equipped to deal with whatever life throws at me.”
“Nastasia is an amazing psychotherapist. For the first time I feel like I am being helped by someone who cares, has vast knowledge, and experience.”
“I’m so grateful for her patience, wisdom, and the genuine care she brings to every session. Working with her is one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself! If you’re looking for a someone who really listens, challenges you in all the right ways, and makes the process feel human, Nastasia is the one!!”
“Nastasia has been the most caring, informative and empathetic therapist I’ve ever had.”
"She has taken the time to get to know me and help uncover the root causes to my problems and provide a safe space to heal.”
“Working with Nastasia has been truly life changing. When I first started therapy, I felt stuck and overwhelmed, but Nastasia has helped me untangle my thoughts, make sense of my emotions, and actually move forward in ways I didn't know were even possible!”
“Working with Nastasia has been a great experience. She creates a safe space and continuously checks in when working through the hard things together. Working with her has been the best choice.”
“Nastasia is spot-on on her assessments, very professional and goes above and beyond to be there for my girl, whenever she needs her. I’m so thankful to have found her.”
“Nastasia makes me feel seen. She is thorough and patient and really helps me with what’s best, considering all my circumstances.”
HOW IT WORKS
1. Look around and review my services and rates.
Take a look around my website. Determine what service you’re interested in. Identify your monthly budget for therapy in the event my standard rate isn’t reasonable for you. While a reduction of fees isn’t guaranteed, I will communicate any financial relief that I may be able to provide. Remember, this is your experience. Grab a journal and write down any questions you may have so that when you have your consultation we are talking about things that matter to you!
2. Let’s talk! Schedule a complimentary 15 minute consult or send me a message.
Book a consultation to determine whether I would be a good fit for you. Identifying if my style works for you is essential for the success of your healing process. It's a chance to briefly get to know each other, see if we vibe, discuss what brings you to therapy, and go over your treatment options. This is also a time where we discuss fees and any reduced rates that may be applied. All reduced agreements will be discussed at initial consultation and solidified with a signed written contract prior to the first scheduled session. At the conclusion of your consult we will make sure you're needs are in alignment with my expertise.
3. If we are a good fit, we will schedule a 50 minute session.
Our first session will be different from future visits. The initial visit is a period for you and I to further get to know each other and get an idea of how to proceed. Future visits will be more therapeutic in nature.
4. From there we will have ongoing weekly sessions.
In these sessions we will explore symptoms, problems, and/or past traumas. Session 2 to the conclusion of our time together is the healing process—where the well is made.
5. Letting go.
The termination process is typically over 3 sessions. The end of therapy often results in an immense amount of pride from both you and I. It can also feel sad. The therapeutic relationship is a trusting relationship. That is significant. Termination of that relationship no doubt can be a hard one. Therapy is an experience with a long-lasting impact on both you and I. When successful, termination is an opportunity for closure. Together, you and I will take a step back and look at the personal growth that has slowly unfolded over the course of treatment. This is growth that may have gone unnoticed had attention not been called to it.
Reduced Fees
My approach to therapy (and all things) is deeply intentional. I believe that as a collective we can no longer afford to ignore the significant cost of not addressing one of the primary reasons people are unable to access mental health care—financial inaccessibility. My fee-setting process is an intentional example of how I choose to invest and represent the collectiveness of humankind.
I work collaboratively with my clients throughout their time with me to ensure therapy is and stays accessible. I try to build relationships with my clients without any decision-making power given to external entities (like insurance companies). Providing services to only those that can afford the full service fee doesn’t sit well me. So, I made the decision to refrain from taking insurance and decided to implement a reduced fee approach for those that are experiencing financial hardship.
This means I do have a standard rate, but I also offer a reduced rate for services.
This isn’t a self-sacrificing act of charity or philanthropy and I don’t see anyone else as being in need of my saving. But this is a choice I’m making to see the value in all of us, to see that we all need each other. This is my act of resistance against exploitation and being forcibly assigned a dollar value, and the refusal to accept that for anyone else, just the same.
I’ve worked passionately and aggressively to design and protect my vision of a more equitable practice that asks, “How can I help?”
Disclaimer: Reduced fees are not guaranteed.