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Welcome to Safe Haven Psychology Center
Welcome to Safe Haven Psychology Center
At Safe Haven Psychology Center, we are dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the deep, often unseen wounds of trauma, attachment disruption, and relational injury. Our work is rooted in the understanding that meaningful, lasting change happens through safe relationships and deep emotional exploration.
Guided by the principles of trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and contemporary depth psychology, we offer a relational and scientifically grounded approach to healing. We honor each person’s unique story — including the cultural, spiritual, and relational systems that shape their experience — and support growth through a blend of evidence-based practices and relational depth.
Founded by Dr. Rachael Berg-Martinez, a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in trauma, attachment, and perinatal mental health, Safe Haven Psychology Center is committed to creating a safe, compassionate space where resilience, hope, and authentic connection can take root again.
Welcome to your safe space
Welcome to your safe space
At Safe Haven Psychology Center, we want you to feel welcomed. Each of our offices offer comfortable seating, cozy blankets, and sensory items.
Help yourself to a cup
Help yourself to a cup
Bring your favorite beverage or grab a cup of tea, coffee, or water on your way in. Your mind, body, heart, and soul are tended to here.
Your peaceful place
Your peaceful place
Designed to welcome you.
For the kiddos (or inner child)
For the kiddos (or inner child)
Our therapy office is stocked and ready to welcome all little ones with carefully selected toys, a sandtray, books, and plenty of art supplies.
Sensory Needs
Sensory Needs
At Safe Haven Psychology Center, we understand that not every nervous system is built the same. We have a variety of sensory items and fidgets, soft pillows, weighted blankets, and options for soft or bright lighting.
Welcome
Welcome
Take a deep breath in our waiting room as your session approaches. Pick out a sticker, enjoy the music, or take in the view.
Dr. Rachael Berg-Martinez, Ph.D., PMH-C
Dr. Rachael Berg-Martinez, Ph.D., PMH-C
Every element of Safe Haven Psychology Center — from our therapeutic approach to our environment — is designed to support healing from trauma and stress, deepen security and connection in relationships, and nurture resilience across the lifespan.
Led by Dr. Rachael Berg-Martinez, a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and perinatal mental health, our practice integrates scientifically supported therapies and depth psychology with a deep respect for your cultural, spiritual, and relational values. We offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow at your own pace.
Dr. Berg-Martinez specializes in treating adults, children, and parents, addressing a wide range of concerns including trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and parenting challenges. Our services are designed to meet the needs of individuals, families, and parents who have been impacted by trauma or neglect.
Dr. Berg-Martinez has worked, trained and supervised therapists for over a decade in diverse settings including community mental health clinics, a university counseling center, non-profit counseling centers, integrated medical settings, and group practices.
Dr. Berg-Martinez's approach is founded in psychodynamic theory and incorporates attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, EMDR, and other approaches to support both fast symptom relief with deeper healing.
Dr. Berg-Martinez completed her Ph.D. at Rosemead School of Psychology, her American Psychological Association (APA) accredited internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with Project HEAL, the child trauma specialty program, and her APA-accredited post-doctoral fellowship at UCLA TIES for Families, a clinic that specializes in foster and adoptive children and families.
Dr. Berg-Martinez is certified in EMDR and perinatal mental health and trained in PCIT.
Dr. Berg-Martinez's EMDR training was done with EMDRIA-approved EMDR Professional Training. Consultation was completed with Dr. Michelle Gottlieb and Dr. Curt Rouanzoin, two of the most experienced EMDR providers in the area. Dr. Berg-Martinez then completed additional specialized training in EMDR with:
Dr. Laurell Parnell, Ph.D., focusing on attachment-informed EMDR
Dr. Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D., PMH-C, focusing on adaptations of EMDR with the perinatal population.
Donna Griffin, LMFT, focusing on treating America's Heroes: EMDR Therapy with military, police, and fire fighters.
A promise to support clients of all abilities, genders, race, sexual orientation, and more.
About Safe Haven Psychology Center
About Safe Haven Psychology Center
Dr. Berg-Martinez founded Safe Haven Psychology Center to provide a dedicated space for individuals and families seeking support, expert guidance, and healing after trauma. Safe Haven Psychology is a place where you can find trauma-informed care and attachment-based therapy. We provide answers, healing, and growth and find your way back to joy, compassion, and confidence in relationships.
The name ‘Safe Haven’ reflects an essential component of the attachment system — offering a kind, wise, safe, and comforting presence in the face or fear and hurt that helps the person make sense of confusing and overwhelming experiences. Our logo symbolizes this growth, with exploration of the deep, unseen roots of what can be seen on the outside. The nesting doll and keyhole symbol represent the work we must do to nurture, protect, and guide the parts of ourselves within that deepen and strengthen our relationships with others including partners and children.
Whether you're seeking adult trauma therapy, child therapy, parent support, or psychological testing, Safe Haven Psychology Center is here to guide you toward clarity, healing, and connection.
Guiding Values
Guiding Values
Compassionate Curiosity
Compassionate Curiosity
Approach: We engage with each person with genuine compassion and a deep curiosity about their experiences, emotions, and needs, to understand where they are rooted and help make lasting change.
Relational Depth
Relational Depth
Trust and Exploration: We build strong, safe, and trusting relationships that facilitate deep exploration and healing. Our goal is to help you confront and transform any sources of fear, shame, anger, and pain, which will help in reshaping relational patterns and finding new, meaningful outcomes.
Contextual and Holistic Approach
Contextual and Holistic Approach
Cultural Humility: We consider and integrate cultural, familial, interpersonal, and systemic factors in understanding and addressing your concerns. We recognize and respect the complexities of these elements in your mental health and healing journey.
Spiritual Integration: Your religious beliefs, faith, and spirituality are welcomed into the therapy room.
Attachment and Trauma-Informed Care
Attachment and Trauma-Informed Care
Safety and Sensitivity: We prioritize creating a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment by addressing trauma with sensitivity. Our primary goal is to support clients in reclaiming their sense of empowerment while understanding the impact of trauma on relationships, including intergenerational aspects and the impact on partner and parent-child relationships. We incorporate an understanding of the neurobiology of attachment, adoption, and trauma into our approach.
Evidence-Based Excellence
Evidence-Based Excellence
Scientific Rigor and Improvement: We are committed to high standards by integrating scientifically-supported methods. We continuously strive to improve and stay current with best practices to ensure the highest quality of care in all aspects of our practice.
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