EMDR Therapy in California: Root-Cause Healing for Lasting Change

What is EMDR Therapy?

At its core, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialized approach designed to help you process distressing, traumatic memories. Unlike traditional talk therapy that manages symptoms, EMDR reduces the long-term emotional impact of past events by changing how those memories are stored in the brain. It is a powerful tool for those ready to move beyond "coping" and into true healing.

How EMDR Addresses the Root Cause:

Imagine your brain has a natural way of healing from emotional wounds. Sometimes, upsetting events can block this process. EMDR restarts that natural healing. By directly addressing the memory rather than just the behaviors stemming from it, the memory stops feeling so upsetting. It doesn’t disappear, but it loses its power to trigger anxiety, self-doubt, or performance blocks.

The Process: Safe, Guided, and Neurological

EMDR therapy happens in structured phases, guided by your EMDR Certified specialist:

• Preparation: You’ll learn specific grounding and coping techniques to ensure you feel safe.

• Bilateral Stimulation: While recalling a distressing event, you will engage in specific eye movements, tapping, or audio tones.

• Reprocessing: This process helps your brain "file" the memory correctly, reducing the painful impact and integrating healthier beliefs naturally.

Meet Our EMDR Specialists:

Our team offers a combined decades of experience in trauma-informed care and neurological healing. We focus on what works best for you, keeping your treatment personalized and straightforward.

• Alexandra: EMDR Certified | Specializing in Athletes, Creatives, and Performance.

• Beth: EMDR Certified | Specializing in IFS-Informed EMDR, Grief, and Transitions.

• Laura: EMDR Trained | Specializing in Veterans, Military Families, and Insurance.

EMDR Intensives: Efficient Healing for Busy Lives

We also offer EMDR Intensives, which are ideal for professionals and individuals who need focused, efficient care. Rather than waiting months for progress through weekly sessions, our intensives dramatically reduce the time it takes to process limiting beliefs and traumatic memories.

We craft a personalized, deep-dive schedule that prioritizes your healing, helping you feel grounded and finally free from the emotional weight of your past, without the long-term disruption of your schedule.