My Approach

A little introduction for those who are new here. 🤍 Hi, I’m Drea. Welcome Always☺️ I’m a mental health therapist, PsyD candidate in Clinical Psychology, advocate, lifelong learner, and above all, someone who genuinely cares about people. For more than 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside individuals and communities impacted by trauma. My experience has included providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, serving as a victim advocate for survivors of violent crime, responding to crisis situations, facilitating wellness groups, and supporting medical residents and fellows as they navigate the demands of healthcare training. Through every role I’ve held, one thing has remained constant: my belief that healing happens when people feel seen, heard, and supported. Today, my work is rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based care, but more importantly, in authentic human connection. Whether I’m sitting with a client, facilitating a group, hosting a wellness event, or engaging with this online community, my goal is the same, to create spaces where people feel safe to grow, heal, and be themselves. This page is a reflection of the things I care about most: mental health, personal growth, wellness, community, and being human. Whether we’ve met before or you’re new here, I’m grateful you’re part of this space. Thank you for being here. 🤍 With Love Always, Drea #MentalHealthMatters #MentalWellness #TraumaInformedCare #CommunityWellness #CaliforniaTherapist

A text goes unread. Someone’s tone shifts. Plans change last minute. On paper, it’s small. But inside, your chest tightens, thoughts race, stomach drops. “Why am I reacting like this? It’s not that serious,” you think. You’re not overreacting. Small things can feel big when they touch old wounds your nervous system still remembers. A delayed reply might echo years of feeling unseen. A sigh might remind your body of walking on eggshells. Instead of “What’s wrong with me?”, try: “What does this remind me of?” You’re allowed to feel what you feel. And you’re allowed to pause, breathe, and respond more gently to yourself than your system first learned to do Click the blog link in the Bio to read more📖 #therapy #traumarecovery #nervoussystem #emotionalregulation #mentalhealthawareness

✨ BOTTLE BLING & BRUNCH THINGS ✨ Medication Is Not a Dirty Word. 💊💖 Join Angela Njoroge with Healing Roots Therapeutics and Andrea Vega with The Comfy Couch for a fun and meaningful in-person Mental Health Awareness Month gathering centered around connection, creativity, healing, and community. We’ll be bedazzling medication bottles, enjoying a light brunch bites, and creating space for honest conversations around mental health and Medication Stigma in a warm, judgment-free environment. Because healing deserves sparkle too. ✨ 📍 The Well — Stockton, CA | 🗓️ Friday, May 29th | 🕤 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 💖 Only $20 to register 👯‍♀️ Open to the community ✨ Limited to 10 women (18+) *Bring your own medication bottle, or let us know if you need one provided. To save your spot, email either: 📧 Healingrootstherapeutics@gmail.com 📧 AndreaTherapeutics@gmail.com Registration details and payment options will be provided once registration begins. We can’t wait to create, connect, and decorate the stigma away together. 💕

Most families have things that go unspoken—certain topics, questions, or feelings that seemed better left alone. Growing up around that kind of silence can shape how you relate to your own emotions and to other people now. You might notice you go quiet, change the subject, make a joke, or shut down when something feels emotionally tender. That does not mean something is wrong with you; often, it means you learned how to stay safe in an environment where openness did not feel possible. If this resonates, you are not alone. Click the blog link in the Bio to read more.🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🏡 #blog #therapy #family #unspoken #secret

Most of us don’t grow up naming the roles we play in our families. We just learn, often without realizing it, how to show up in ways that keep things steady, safe, or connected with the people we love. You might know yourself as the strong one, the fixer, the quiet one, the achiever, or the funny one—or a mix. These roles often start as ways to survive and belong, but they can become heavy over time. If this resonates, you’re not alone. There is room to honor who you had to be and gently get curious about who you are beyond the role. Click the blog link in the bio to read more✨ #blog #therapy #familyroles #why #family

Some people make us feel steady. Others leave us anxious, waiting, or shut down. Over time, that teaches our nervous system what to expect from love. My latest blog post is a gentle walk through attachment in real life—how it shows up in dating, friendships, and family, and how we can start seeing our reactions with more context and compassion. For the full blog click on the link in the bio. As always take what’s helpful, leave what isn’t. 💕 #blog #attachment #relationships #therapists #love