Meet Darby Rosenberg
Teen, Young Adult & Trauma Therapy provided by a Somatic Therapist in San Rafael, Marin County, California
Registered Associate MFT 153831 // Supervised by Cara Gereau LMFT 128699
SHE/HER
Telehealth and In Person Sessions available in San Rafael
Supporting young people in building self-trust, emotional resilience, and authentic connection while finding their footing in a complex world.

Adolescence and young adulthood are periods filled with novelty, growth, and possibility, as well as confusion, overwhelm, and loneliness. Many adolescents I work with struggle to navigate intense emotions, explore their identity, manage social pressures, and find healthier ways of coping with stress. Together, we work to build emotional awareness, strengthen self-trust, and develop the ability to respond rather than react to life’s challenges.
Many of the young adults I work with are just trying to survive. They may struggle with anxiety, substance use, self-criticism, emotional overwhelm, or a persistent sense of dread about the future. In a world of constant comparison, information overload, and uncertainty, many feel exhausted, untethered, and unsure of how to create a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
Together, we’ll explore how your experiences, relationships, and nervous system, along with the familial and cultural systems you’ve had shaped the patterns, beliefs, and coping strategies you rely on today. I integrate somatic therapy, attachment-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and parts-work approaches. I believe lasting change happens not only through insight and understanding, but also through experiences that help us feel safer, more connected, and more fully ourselves.
And those struggling with:
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Emotional overwhelm and nervous system dysregulation
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Chronic self-criticism, shame, and low self-esteem
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Developmental attachment trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder
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Anxiety, depression, and dissociative issues
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Identity confusion and development (including LGBTQ+, multi-cultural)
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Substance use or other risky and impulsive coping behaviors
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Feeling lost, stuck, or disconnected from self and the world
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Planning for the future while navigating uncertainty and fear
Who I work with:
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Adolescent (12-17),
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Young Adults (18-35)
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Parent Child Relationships
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Families
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Couples
I specialize in:
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Somatic Therapy (Nervous System Education and Regulation, Mindfulness and Movement Approaches, Embodiment Practices)
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PTSD and Complex Trauma
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Harm Reduction and Addiction Recovery
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Adolescent and Young Adult developmental periods
My background:
I received a Master's in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Somatic Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). My path to becoming a therapist began long before graduate school. Throughout my adolescence and early twenties, I struggled with my own mental health and spent years navigating various treatment settings, therapeutic approaches, and healing practices in search of meaningful change.
Those experiences gave me a firsthand understanding of how isolating and overwhelming it is to struggle with mental health, and how much courage and strength it takes to keep trying. They also sparked a lasting curiosity and reverence about what truly supports healing and growth.
Over time, I became especially interested in the connection between mind, body, relationships, systemic forces, and nervous systems. This led me to become a mental health-based yoga teacher, a counselor in different treatment settings, and finally to a somatic therapist. My approach integrates evidence-based, modern modalities with experiential practices and wisdom that has endured for centuries. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust, collaboration, curiosity, and genuine connection. I believe humor often belongs in the therapy room, too.
In my free time, you'll find me dancing, exploring nature, spending time with friends, and finding opportunities to be playful and a little ridiculous. I believe joy, community, and moments of aliveness are not separate from healing but are an important part of it.



















