Pia von Strasser, MA, APCC
Holistic therapy for deep transformation and wellbeing - Integrating EMDR, somatic, and mindful self-compassion practices to help you thrive.
Welcome!
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” - Gandhi
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here! I’m Pia, a holistic therapist offering a compassionate space for healing, growth, and meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, a traumatic experience, or simply feeling stuck - you’re not alone and healing is possible!
I integrate evidence-based therapies like EMDR with somatic, mindfulness-based, and nervous-system focused practices to help you reconnect with your inner strength and move forward with greater clarity and ease. Together we will work on releasing what no longer serves you - whether that’s low self-esteem, limiting beliefs, emotional overwhelm, or old patterns and instead we will build a foundation for resilience, self-trust, and overall well being.
My approach honors the mind-body connection and I draw on tools such as: EMDR to work through past trauma, shift unhelpful beliefs, and support with emotional overwhelm and healing; somatic and body based techniques to deepen awareness and release tension in the body; mindfulness and polyvagal practices to help regulate your nervous system; and self-compassion interventions to foster a kinder, more nurturing relationship with your thoughts and feelings as you embark on this path to healing and growth.
Every individual’s path to healing looks different, and my approach is designed to meet you exactly where you are. If you are ready to feel more grounded, balanced, empowered, and connected, I invite you to explore my services and book a free consultation.
Training and Experience
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC 12318
Training
Wake Forest University: Master of Arts, Counseling
University of California, Santa Barbara: Bachelor of Science, Psychological and Brain Sciences
Institute for Creative Mindfulness: EMDR Trained
Spirit Rock: Deep Rest - Spiritual, Emotional, and Cellular Rejuvenation
Spirit Rock: The Liberating Path of Mindful Eating
Spirit Rock: Cultivating Self Compassion with Dr. Kristen Neff & Caverly Morgan
Folk, SF: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Clinical Experience
Lightfully Behavioral Health, IOP: Primary Therapist - Individual, Group, and Family Therapist using Process Based Therapy Model (CBT, DBT, ACT, Self-Compassion)
Tamalpais Pediatrics: Associate Therapist
Middle and High School Counselor
Center for Autism and Related Disorders: Behavioral Therapist