EMDR Therapists in Artesia, CA

*I have immediate openings ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* EMDR (in-training) As a trauma informed therapist, I believe the most empowering feeling is finding your voice. By reflecting inward and making the the necessary changes we feel a sense of connection. I have spent many years building rapport with my clients from various traumas and background such as grief/loss, trauma and PTSD. I understand that building a safe therapeutic environment is essential in my therapy sessions.

I believe that developing a trusting relationship with your therapist is essential. My training and experience have created the fostering of the origins of trauma and how it can affect all areas of functioning. I use trauma-informed approaches and am both a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified Therapist. These modalities are instrumental in reducing the effects that long term and chronic tension, trauma, and anxiety can create in our daily lives.

I’m a Latinx bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Doctoral Candidate in Applied Clinical Psychology, who is trained in EMDR and is passionate about helping adults and adolescents cultivate a more fulfilling life and satisfying relationships. My primary goal is to help you increase your sense of safety, become a better version of yourself, and thrive in your relationships.

My name is Kelly Ybarra, LMHC, LPCC; I am licensed to practice in the state of California and Florida. My focus is ensuring the client is empowered to navigate through the many stressors that come with life and to be a support to them along the way. My heart and passion is to create a safe space for a person to have full autonomy to create the life they find fulfilling, whether that includes navigating the future, healing from the past, and/or embracing the present. Most of my experience comes from working with individuals presenting with significant stressors, anxiety, life transitions, and various trauma histories.

Find the support you need to move past the challenges that hold you back. Rid yourself from feeling "stuck" and learn to set goals for the future that allow you to pursue a fulfilled life. Discover new ways to communicate with those around you and give yourself the opportunity to experience life differently.

In life, people are sometimes feeling stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed as a result of current life stressors or have been living with long-standing issues. I have often observed that many people don’t remember their inner resources or feel they never have any inner wisdom when they are in challenging situations. I believe that therapeutic process could help people remember their innate resources such as strengths, wisdom, positive emotions, etc.I will support people in improving their lives by gaining personal insights, making healthier choices in difficult times, and allowing for positive change to occur in their lives.

“The quality of our life depends on the quality of our relationships.” -Esther Perel/ Healthy, loving, and respectful relationships are easier said than done. Unresolved trauma can skew our understanding of a healthy dynamic in our relationships with ourselves and others. I collaborate with individuals and couples in creating therapeutic goals and a plan to help process their struggles with sexual traumas, partner abuse, child abuse, and other traumas. I utilize the therapy tools of EMDR (emdria.org), Trauma Exposure Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy using timelines, and Trauma-Focused CBT.

Now Accepting New Clients - - - If you're feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or a general sense of disconnection, working with a therapist can be a huge step towards relief and healing. I am passionate about supporting you as you gain self-awareness, experience psychological freedom, increase fulfillment in your relationships, and embrace your most authentic self. My approach is holistic, taking into account the integration of mind, body, emotions, will and spirit. Collaboratively, we will take into consideration your needs and goals, while I tailor an approach that best supports your individual journey.

Carly Chan takes a holistic approach toward personalized treatment for adults. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She uses EMDR and incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills into treatment. She will work with you to heal and process while also helping you recognize and grow your natural strengths and resilience.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am dedicated to helping my clients understand who they are and how they fit into the world around them. Over the past several years, I have worked in a variety of mental health settings with individuals from all walks of life. Currently, I work with adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, depression and major life transitions. Over the course of my career, I have developed a specialty in working with the first generation Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) population.

My life philosophy is to Be Kind, Listen and Try to Help. I've been licensed since 2015 as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have an MA in Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and a BS in Occupational Therapy. I have certifications in EMDR, EFT, and CBT. I have specialized in trauma, post-traumatic stress, and readjustment for military and civilian populations. I work with issues of Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Traumatic Brain Injury, Childhood Attachment, and Trauma that affects adulthood.

You appear to be doing well in life to others and yet internally you’re grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, or a persistent feeling of not being good enough. Perhaps trauma or a highly stressful event(s) still haunt you, despite your accomplishments. Your success does not have to come at the cost of your well-being. Imagine feeling more balanced, a sense of peace, being able to embrace your skills and achievements with assurance, recognizing and celebrating your true worth, and moving past trauma to experience emotional freedom, resilience, and genuine joy.

I am a Latinx therapist and I know what it's like to have a therapist that doesn’t understand common challenges that a female-Latinx person in the USA faces. I understand the many roles we all have and how complex we are as I have many roles to juggle (mother, daughter, wife, sister, professional, etc) and value your complexity. I am passionate about serving the community and helping others live a purposeful and optimal life. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic techniques to best serve you in meeting your goals.