Dr. Karol DarsaFounder & Clinical Director
Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist | PSY 19847 — Dr. Karol Darsa is the founder of Reconnect Center and a leading expert in integrative trauma treatment, combining neuroscience with somatic and relational approaches.
About Dr. Darsa
Dr. Karol Darsa, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist and the visionary founder of Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center. With 28 years of clinical experience, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals heal from complex trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.
Dr. Darsa developed the RITTM (Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model), a proprietary therapeutic framework that integrates evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Brainspotting, and somatic therapies. Her approach is rooted in the understanding that trauma is held not just in the mind but in the body, and that true healing requires addressing all dimensions of the human experience.
She is a sought-after speaker, clinical trainer, and author who has presented at national and international conferences on trauma, dissociation, and integrative treatment approaches.
Dr. Karol Darsa is the founder of Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center, a virtual trauma treatment center based in Los Angeles.
What Dr. Darsa Specializes In
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for processing traumatic memories
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Accessing deep brain processing through visual field work
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Body-based approaches to trauma resolution
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation
Learn MoreEducation & Credentials
- Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology — California School of Professional Psychology (formerly California Graduate Institute)
- M.A. — University of Santa Monica
- Advanced training in EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Certified Brainspotting Therapist
Insights
Articles by Dr. Darsa
GAD Coping Strategies: Quick Tools, Worry Time, 7-Day Plan
GAD coping strategies you can start today: quick calming tools, scheduled worry time, a 7-day plan, and how GAD differs…
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Supporting someone with PTSD is its own skill. Here are the scripts that work in the moment, the safety plan…
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Fawn Trauma Response: Signs, Causes, and What Helps
TL;DR Fawning is what a nervous system learns when appeasing people is the safest available option. It gets read as…
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