traditional talk therapy and beyond.
Trauma therapy in Santa Monica & throughout California
You’ve tried everything you can think of to feel better, but nothing’s sticking.
Maybe you’ve been to therapy before, but nothing really changed.
You’re still triggered. Still tired. Still stuck in patterns you thought you’d outgrown.
This time, you’re ready for something different. You want to feel better—and live better.
But you’re still feeling…
Frustrated by the same patterns, no matter how much insight you gain
Disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or what used to bring you joy
Overwhelmed by emotions you can’t name, explain, or seem to shake
EMDR therapy can help you heal what simply talking can’t reach.
EMDR is an evidence-based approach that helps reprocess painful memories so they lose their emotional charge. You don’t have to relive everything in detail—but your brain and body finally get to let go.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain process and store distressing experiences more adaptively. It uses bilateral stimulation—like guided eye movements or tapping—while you briefly recall parts of a memory, allowing your nervous system to release what’s been stuck.
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We’ll start by building a strong foundation of safety and trust. When you're ready, we’ll identify the key memories or patterns holding you back and work through them at a pace that feels right for you. Many clients feel relief, insight, and emotional clarity—even after just a few sessions of EMDR.
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EMDR is especially helpful if you:
Feel stuck in old patterns or emotional reactions
Struggle with self-worth, perfectionism, or chronic anxiety
Have experienced trauma, grief, or overwhelming life events
Want more than just insight—you want lasting change
At the end of the day, I want you to know:
There’s no need to shrink, censor, or explain yourself. You’re allowed to take up space, ask for more, and heal at your own pace.
Is EMDR right for you?
EMDR is a good fit for you if you…
Have experienced a painful or overwhelming event that still affects you
Are struggling with the impact of past trauma, even if you can’t always name it
Keep repeating patterns in relationships that leave you hurt or confused
Feel emotionally stuck, even though you’ve done a lot of personal work
What we’ll work on
With EMDR, you can…
Improve your emotional resilience and respond rather than react
Learn how to calm your nervous system when you feel overwhelmed
Let go of old narratives that no longer serve you
Reconnect with parts of yourself that have been shut down or hidden
Questions?
FAQs
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After we’ve established safety and clarity around your goals, we’ll target specific memories or patterns that are causing distress. You’ll focus on these while engaging in bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping), which helps your brain reprocess the experience in a more adaptive way. We always move at your pace.
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EMDR is designed to keep you grounded and in control. We’ll build resources and coping tools first, and I’ll guide you through the process gently. If anything feels too intense, we’ll slow down or pause—you’re always in the driver’s seat.
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Not at all. EMDR can be effective even if your memories are fuzzy or fragmented. We work with the emotional imprint more than the details—your brain knows what needs to be healed.
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No. EMDR is helpful for both “big-T” trauma (like accidents or abuse) and “little-t” trauma (like chronic stress, emotional neglect, or painful relationship dynamics). If something still affects how you feel, think, or react today, EMDR can help you heal it—no matter how “small” it may seem.
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Yes. EMDR is highly effective online, and many clients actually feel more comfortable doing this deep work from the privacy of their own space. I use secure, HIPAA-compliant tools to guide you through bilateral stimulation (like tapping or visual cues), and the process is just as powerful as in person. We’ll also take time to make sure you feel safe, supported, and grounded before we begin.