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Sequoia Springs Trauma Healing Center is a non-profit organization that provides support to individuals, couples and families in the greater Tucson area as they find their path into healing and recovery.

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Trauma shapes more than your past—it influences your present and future. We're here to help you heal and reclaim your path forward.

Empowering Connection Healing Growth Resilience

Trauma Centered Approach

Our trauma-focused approach empowers individuals, couples and families to enhance their sense of connection, communication, and healing while navigating the challenges of stress, conflict, isolation, and addiction.

P.A.T.H. (Providing Access to Trauma Healing)

Through our PATH programming, we make low—to no-cost talk therapy/psychotherapy and integrative healing services available to individuals, couples, and families in need of financial support.

Project Frontline​

We provide timely, flexible, and specialized treatment for first responders and their families. Our healing-centered approach emphasizes belonging and safety, while fostering a supportive and accepting environment.

Integrative Healing Services

There are many paths to healing. We adopt a holistic approach to trauma recovery, addressing both physical and emotional needs. We offer a variety of healing opportunities to the clients we serve.

Our Services

Therapeutic

Our therapeutic services include EMDR, the Safe and Sound Protocol, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and addiction treatment, all designed to support holistic healing and well-being.
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Integrative

We combine talk therapy with integrative therapies, addressing emotional and physical trauma while empowering you to heal at your own pace through mindfulness, body-based practices, and creative art classes.
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Workshops

Our community-based events with local Tucson businesses and nonprofits provide trauma survivors an opportunity to heal through social connection, reducing isolation and enhancing their sense of belonging.​
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Training

Our training and consultation services empower individuals and organizations with customized education, resources, and support, promoting sustainable change, healing, and growth.
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Project Frontline

Specialized Treatment for First Responders and Their Families

At Sequoia Springs, we strive to provide culturally responsive trauma treatment to first responders and their families. 

We provide timely, flexible psychotherapy session opportunities and integrative treatment modalities to serve first responders and their families.

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Our Impact

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provided to individuals, couples, and families impacted by trauma.

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served with trauma-informed educational workshops and training.

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and their families served through therapy and integrative services.

Our Team

Shoshana Elkins, LCSW Executive Director
Shoshana Elkins, LCSW
Executive Director
Andrea Siemens, LCSW Development Director
Andrea Siemens, LCSW
Development Director
Jennifer Isom, LMFT​ Clinical Director
Jennifer Isom, LMFT​
Clinical Director
Guinnevere Kappler, LPC Administrative Director
Guinnevere Kappler, LPC
Administrative Director
Jesus “Chuy” Mata LMSW
Jesus “Chuy” Mata
LMSW
Megan Henry LCSW
Megan Henry
LCSW
Celeste Hannah LAMFT
Celeste Hannah
LAMFT
Vic Spencer LMSW
Vic Spencer
LMSW
Michelle Holler LMSW
Michelle Holler
LMSW
Mariah Rodriguez LAMFT
Mariah Rodriguez
LAMFT
Brisa Verdugo M.ED, LAC
Brisa Verdugo
M.ED, LAC
Ashley Hazan LAC
Ashley Hazan
LAC
Roy Santa Cruz LMSW
Roy Santa Cruz
LMSW
Ana Martinez Administrative Assistant
Ana Martinez
Administrative Assistant
Elara Wallenmeyer Administrative Assistant
Elara Wallenmeyer
Administrative Assistant
Meet Our Staff

Community Partners

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heart of the horse
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Tucson museum of art
Emerge logo
warren elementary
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Lucy

Lucy is a young adult rescue from Pima Animal Care Center who comes to the therapy room with a story of her own. She carries a few visible scars from her life before being adopted and approaches new people and situations carefully. Lucy is curious and cautious rather than fearful. She watches, takes her time, and prefers to decide for herself when she is ready to connect. Once she trusts you, though, you’re in.
Building a relationship with Lucy cannot be rushed. Connecting with her often requires slowing down, being calm and centered, having patience, and allowing trust to develop at its own pace. Saul may incorporate that process into therapy when exploring regulation, trust, patience, boundaries, and connection. Lucy is not there to perform. Much like the people in the room, she gets to have a say in the relationship. Her participation is always based on client comfort and preference.
 

Lucy has earned the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) credential, completed multiple levels of specialized therapy dog training, and is part of a registered Pet Partners therapy animal team with Saul. Saul is a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS) through the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP). Their training together is ongoing as they continue to build skills, pursue additional credentials and specializations, and train simply because they enjoy it.

People frequently try to guess Lucy’s breed, and the answer is not simple. DNA testing shows that she is primarily Great Pyrenees and Chow Chow, with American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd Dog, and a little “Supermutt” rounding out the mix. When her vest comes off, Lucy is very much an off-duty dog. She gets the zoomies and loves playing with her canine friends.

Get Your Tickets For Our Annual Fundraiser!

Friday, November 7th 2025 | 5:30pm @ The Carriage House 

Join us for an evening of impact, connection, and fun! Every event and raffle ticket purchased supports our trauma-informed healing services for individuals, couples, and families.

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