/ About Dr. Brian Tierney, PhD

Somatic Doctor & Trauma Therapist in California

Meet Dr. Brian Tierney

Dr. Brian Tierney is a Licensed Psychologist, Somatic Doctor, and Integrative Therapist based in California. For over two decades, he has helped individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with their bodies.


As both a clinician and educator, Brian brings a rare combination of academic rigor and embodied wisdom to his work. He is deeply committed to helping clients build resilience, release trauma, and create meaningful change — not just through talk therapy, but through the body.

A Leader in Somatic Psychology

Brian holds a PhD in Somatic Psychology and has spent more than a decade serving as an international trainer of somatic clinicians. His doctoral research integrated multiple disciplines — weaving together somatic psychology, sociology, anthropology, embryology, neurobiology, mythology, and general systems theory.

Work With Dr. Tierney

f you’re looking for a somatic doctor, trauma therapist, or integrative therapist in California, Dr. Brian Tierney offers a compassionate, science-backed approach to healing. Whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship challenges, or simply feeling disconnected from your body, Brian can help you come home to yourself.