9452 Telephone Road, #103
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 450-7565
Serving California and Washington State
Allisa M. Giannini, M.S.
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Telehealth Therapy for Adults
My Specialties: Focused Support for Key Transitions
I specialize in partnering with women and young adults who are ready to move beyond anxiety, set firm boundaries, and heal the emotional patterns rooted in their family history. My approach is integrated, recognizing that your emotional well-being is deeply connected to your past experiences and current biological shifts.
Healing Relational Wounds and Family Patterns
Many of our struggles—from anxiety to difficulty saying "no"—are tied to how we learned to connect and feel safe in our earliest relationships. I provide focused support to help you finally break these cycles:
Adult Children of Non-Nurturing Parents: I specialize in the healing journey for individuals whose parents or primary caregivers were dismissive, self-centered, or struggled with complex issues like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We work to address codependency, chronic people-pleasing, and the deep-seated lack of self-value often carried from these homes.
Attachment and Family of Origin Work: Using my background in Attachment Theory, we explore how your early experiences created your current relational patterns. The goal is to build secure attachment within yourself, leading to healthier relationships and stronger self-trust.
Establishing Healthy Boundaries: A core focus of my practice is helping you build an internal sense of safety to trust your needs and establish clear boundaries. We work on allowing you to maintain your self-care and protect your energy, even when faced with the disapproval or unhappiness of others.
Trauma, Anxiety, and Nervous System Regulation
Anxiety and trauma often leave us feeling hyper-vigilant, disconnected from our bodies, and constantly unsafe. Using specialized, evidence-based training, I help you regulate your nervous system and process what has been stuck:
Trauma Recovery: Providing focused, informed care for individuals healing from various forms of trauma, including experiences as Domestic Violence Survivors. I utilize specialized methods like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and gentle somatic experiencing methods informed by Polyvagal Theory to promote regulation and integration.
Anxiety Management: Moving beyond chronic worry and panic. We utilize integrated approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change your relationship with anxiety and ground you in the present moment.
Grief and Loss: As a Certified Grief-Informed Professional, I support clients through various forms of grief, helping you process complex loss (whether of a loved one, identity, or opportunity) and foster resilience.
Perinatal and Hormonal Health Transitions
Significant shifts in life or biology can create emotional vulnerability. I offer targeted support to help you navigate these transitions with stability and compassion:
Postpartum and Perinatal Mental Health: Addressing the complexities of postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma responses, and identity loss associated with new parenthood. I completed advanced training through Postpartum Support International (PSI) to ensure comprehensive care for mothers.
Perimenopause and Mid-Life Transition: Supporting women facing the challenges of perimenopause, helping them re-evaluate their needs, manage mood fluctuations, and redefine their roles and identity during this powerful stage of life.
Hormonal Mood Disorders (PMDD/PCOS): Working with clients experiencing mood dysregulation related to conditions like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). We focus on stabilizing emotional responses by integrating mind-body awareness.
I welcome the opportunity to partner with you. If you are ready to commit to understanding your past so you can create a safer, more authentic future, please reach out.