Meet
Isabelle Futsi

Hello! I’m Isabelle Futsi (pronounced ‘Foot-see’), a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified EMDR therapist based in Los Angeles, CA. My unique name has taught me to embrace the lighter side of life, learning the value of humor and connection, which now influences my therapy practice. As a former child refugee and empath, my diverse background deeply informs my work, especially in understanding and resonating with various experiences.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I specialize in trauma therapy for adults in California and Colorado. My practice, Futsi Therapy, emphasizes authenticity and a holistic mind-body-soul connection. My expertise extends to areas like anxiety, depression, traumatic grief, burnout, chronic stress, complex family dynamics, and C/PTSD, combining professional training with personal insights. My best interventions often come from speaking directly from the heart.

My commitment to continuous education in trauma therapy ensures I use the latest, most effective techniques. This dedication is reflected in the high-quality, personalized care that leads to high client retention rates.

In therapy, we focus on building a strong connection and empowering your choices. I prioritize creating a warm, supportive environment that respects your healing pace. My approach is collaborative, honoring your voice and choices in guiding our work together. In our sessions, you can expect an atmosphere where your needs are heard and respected, and where communication is open and responsive. My clients often express how they appreciate the attentive, personalized care they receive, making their therapeutic journey not just effective, but also comforting and reassuring. A key principle in my approach, especially with trauma work, is understanding that sometimes slower is faster. This means we honor your nervous system’s pace, carefully navigating without pushing you beyond what you’re ready for.

While tackling serious issues, I integrate humor and lightness into our sessions, fostering an atmosphere of openness and comfort. This approach includes understanding your nervous system and engaging with your inner child.

Futsi Therapy offers a holistic, collaborative approach, embracing innovative modalities like EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, Havening, and somatic-based therapies. These methods are effective for trauma work and provide a nurturing,  transformative space for those open to dynamic and impactful therapy experiences.

I earned my M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.

Prior to that, I earned a double Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Literature & Communications, with a minor in Theater, from the University of Judaism (now known as American Jewish University) in Los Angeles.

I am a licensed marriage & family therapist in California and Colorado, holding multiple certifications in trauma.

I specialize in working with adults navigating PTSD/C-PTSD, trauma, and various challenges, including people-pleasing, high achiever anxiety, and depression, and assisting professionals in finding balance. My expertise also extends to creatives on unique paths and adults impacted by immature caregiving or the mother wound.

Additionally, I work with trauma survivors who have experienced various forms of abuse, including physical, sexual, and spiritual.

Our focus includes understanding the interplay between trauma, attachment, grief, and your personal history.

I have a particular affinity for supporting attorneys, mental health professionals, and professionals in the tech industry.

Recognizing the uniqueness of every individual’s story, our therapy approach is equally unique. We delve into learning about your nervous system, body awareness, and the intricate parts that comprise your inner landscape. You’ll gain access to resources and modalities like parts work, Internal Family Systems, EMDR/EMDR 2.0, and Brainspotting, all tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.

• EMDR Certified: Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based approach for treating trauma and PTSD.
• Brainspotting Certified: Certified in Brainspotting with Pie Frey, PsyD, a neurobiological approach to locating and processing trauma.
• Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies Certification (Level I–III): Certified across all three levels of somatic training with Linda Thai, focused on nervous system regulation and embodied healing.
• Complex Trauma Certification (Level I–II): Certified in complex trauma treatment with Janina Fisher, PhD, integrating body-based and parts-oriented approaches.
• Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (MDMA) Training: Completed MAPS’ MDMA-Assisted Therapy training program for trauma treatment.
• EMDR 2.0: Advanced training in EMDR 2.0, an enhanced protocol building on traditional EMDR methods.
• Parts Work/Ego States: Training with Robin Shapiro, LICSW, on ego state therapy techniques for integrating different parts of the self.
• The Havening Technique: Trained in Havening, a psychosensory technique used to alleviate the effects of traumatic stress.
• Polyvagal Therapy: Trained in polyvagal-informed approaches to nervous system regulation and trauma recovery.
• Creative Mindfulness: Completed a mindfulness retreat for EMDR clinicians with Dr. Stephen Dansiger through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness.
• Treatment of Highly Sensitive People: Training with Rebecca Turner, LMFT, on neurobiology, mindfulness, and self-Havening for highly sensitive individuals.
• The Voice Keeps the Score: Training with Linda Thai on sound and voice as a portal to embodiment and nervous system healing.
• Psychodrama Intensive: Intensive training with Linda Thai integrating psychodrama techniques into trauma-informed practice.
• EMDR Interventions for Recent Trauma Recovery: Training with Dr. Laurel Parnell on EMDR approaches for recent and acute trauma.
• EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Training with Dr. Arielle Schwartz on somatic techniques to decrease defensiveness and facilitate trauma processing.
• Powerful EMDR Techniques 2025 Series: A six-session training series with Suzy Matthijssen, PhD, covering advanced EMDR 2.0 techniques.
• The Missing Pieces of Attachment Theory: Decolonized Approach: Training with Linda Thai on a decolonized lens for attachment theory in clinical practice.
• Internal Family Systems Institute: Level One Training: Foundational Level One IFS training with Terri Dalton through the IFS Institute.
• Simplifying Complex PTSD: New Treatment Approaches: Advanced training with Ad de Jongh and Suzy Matthijssen on new treatment approaches for complex PTSD.
• EMDR 2.0 Masterclass 2025: Advanced training with Ad de Jongh and Suzy Matthijssen, focused on live demonstration and application of EMDR 2.0 techniques.
• Powerful EMDR Techniques within EMDR Therapy: Training with Ad de Jongh and Suzy Matthijssen on advanced EMDR intervention techniques.
• Feedback Informed Care: Training through Kaiser Permanente on incorporating client feedback to guide and improve treatment outcomes.
• Attachment and the Neurobiology of Relationships: Training with Kristie Baber, MSW, LICSW, CCTP, on the neurobiological foundations of attachment and relational healing.
• Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Foundational training through Polaris Insight Center on the principles and practice of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
• Gottman Method Level 1 Training: Certified training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
• Brainspotting Master Class: Advanced training with David Grand, PhD, developer of Brainspotting (completed twice).
• Working with Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors: Specialized training in trauma-informed care for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
• Healing Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: Training with Robin Shapiro, LICSW, on EMDR-informed approaches to healing from child sexual abuse.
• The Compassionate Self: No Bad Parts: Training with Dr. Richard Schwartz, founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
• Inside and Outside Threat: Mind-Body Approaches to Fear and Danger: Training with Janina Fisher, PhD, on mind-body approaches to trauma and fear responses.