EMDR Therapists in Dublin, CA

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Cheryll Gilbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568
Welcome, my name is Cheryll, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in a holistic and integrative approach. I like to emphasize authenticity, finding purpose in one’s life and finding meaning in one’s struggles. I incorporate evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapy, as well as other treatments that best fits the client’s background, culture, and needs. I am passionate about you and supporting you to reach your goals. We will work collaboratively to explore the struggles you are facing and finding solutions to achieve your goal toward a happier and healthier you.
Welcome, my name is Cheryll, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in a holistic and integrative approach. I like to emphasize authenticity, finding purpose in one’s life and finding meaning in one’s struggles. I incorporate evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapy, as well as other treatments that best fits the client’s background, culture, and needs. I am passionate about you and supporting you to reach your goals. We will work collaboratively to explore the struggles you are facing and finding solutions to achieve your goal toward a happier and healthier you.
(925) 397-4580 View (925) 397-4580
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Sharon Andrews
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568  (Online Only)
I am passionate about therapy that produces lasting, inner healing! I use a combination of several psychological theories, depending on what will best meet my client's needs, including ImTT and EMDR, to help clients experience healing and change in the places where their pain originated. This not only creates symptom reduction and/or extinction but also produces an outcome of inner peace, joy and freedom, putting an end to trying harder, pretending or "white-knuckling" through. I love this work and look forward to connecting with you in your journey toward emotional wholeness!
I am passionate about therapy that produces lasting, inner healing! I use a combination of several psychological theories, depending on what will best meet my client's needs, including ImTT and EMDR, to help clients experience healing and change in the places where their pain originated. This not only creates symptom reduction and/or extinction but also produces an outcome of inner peace, joy and freedom, putting an end to trying harder, pretending or "white-knuckling" through. I love this work and look forward to connecting with you in your journey toward emotional wholeness!
(925) 854-4071 View (925) 854-4071
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Lauren Abasheva
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LPCC, CST
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568  (Online Only)
I utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR) Therapy.
Do you ever feel like you have to monitor, pull back, and even hide yourself from others?. From friends, family, acquaintances, even from yourself? Do you tend to put your needs and wants at the bottom of the list?. Are you ready to commit to you?. Together we will work side by side to help strengthen your confidence, awareness, insight, healing, and make progress within yourself. As a Certified Sex therapist, Kink knowledgeable, Gender affirming, and Trauma therapist I understand that we are all different, and provide a laid back atmosphere.
I utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR) Therapy.
Do you ever feel like you have to monitor, pull back, and even hide yourself from others?. From friends, family, acquaintances, even from yourself? Do you tend to put your needs and wants at the bottom of the list?. Are you ready to commit to you?. Together we will work side by side to help strengthen your confidence, awareness, insight, healing, and make progress within yourself. As a Certified Sex therapist, Kink knowledgeable, Gender affirming, and Trauma therapist I understand that we are all different, and provide a laid back atmosphere.
(925) 807-7337 View (925) 807-7337
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Pat Pearson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568
My name is Pat Pearson, RN, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pagosa Springs, CO, and working with clients in CA statewide via telehealth. I work with children, teens, and adults. I specialize in trauma, stress, and grief, using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Brainspotting, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach to therapy varies on the needs of each client I work with.
My name is Pat Pearson, RN, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pagosa Springs, CO, and working with clients in CA statewide via telehealth. I work with children, teens, and adults. I specialize in trauma, stress, and grief, using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Brainspotting, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach to therapy varies on the needs of each client I work with.
(424) 340-5905 View (424) 340-5905
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Jennifer Larratt-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568
I am trained in a number of modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
My name is Jen Larratt-Smith, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience. I work primarily with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. My style best fits adults who find themselves struggling with anxiety, or depression or the effects of trauma. Sometimes it is a situational stressor that triggers these symptoms. Sometimes it is a chronic struggle with their self-esteem or their difficult past.
I am trained in a number of modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
My name is Jen Larratt-Smith, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience. I work primarily with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. My style best fits adults who find themselves struggling with anxiety, or depression or the effects of trauma. Sometimes it is a situational stressor that triggers these symptoms. Sometimes it is a chronic struggle with their self-esteem or their difficult past.
(408) 539-2892 View (408) 539-2892
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Janie Sheedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA-MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, CA 94568
I am a Board Certified EMDR clinician (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as well as an EMDR Consultant with EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
It is said that to the degree that you can't experience pain is to the degree that you can't experience joy. To be human is to feel and to feel is to experience both joy and sadness and everything in between. As a therapist, I help people experience joy unencumbered by losses and disappointments of the past, or by present day difficulties. I believe people heal in relationship, therefore my goal is to not only help people with their inner life, but is to equally help people connect with outer resources as well.
I am a Board Certified EMDR clinician (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as well as an EMDR Consultant with EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
It is said that to the degree that you can't experience pain is to the degree that you can't experience joy. To be human is to feel and to feel is to experience both joy and sadness and everything in between. As a therapist, I help people experience joy unencumbered by losses and disappointments of the past, or by present day difficulties. I believe people heal in relationship, therefore my goal is to not only help people with their inner life, but is to equally help people connect with outer resources as well.
(925) 968-4735 View (925) 968-4735
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Milia Mahfoud Staggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, CA 94568
I use a variety of approaches that are tailored to each client, such as EMDR, DBT, and EFT.
I am passionate about helping people achieve their goals in therapy by providing a safe place for them to learn, grow, and be themselves. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Areas of treatment I specialize in include depression, anxiety, anger issues, parenting, grief and loss, family conflicts, codependency, spirituality, and IVF and infertility.
I use a variety of approaches that are tailored to each client, such as EMDR, DBT, and EFT.
I am passionate about helping people achieve their goals in therapy by providing a safe place for them to learn, grow, and be themselves. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Areas of treatment I specialize in include depression, anxiety, anger issues, parenting, grief and loss, family conflicts, codependency, spirituality, and IVF and infertility.
(909) 500-4285 View (909) 500-4285
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Leslie A. Harris, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568  (Online Only)
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, with over 30 years in a private practice in California. I earned an undergraduate degree in Rhetoric at University of California, Davis and a Masters degree in Counseling at Cal State East Bay. I use an eclectic approach to therapy including Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness Techniques. I enjoy helping individuals, couples and families understand their past, make peace with their present and move toward a satisfying and fulfilling future.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, with over 30 years in a private practice in California. I earned an undergraduate degree in Rhetoric at University of California, Davis and a Masters degree in Counseling at Cal State East Bay. I use an eclectic approach to therapy including Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness Techniques. I enjoy helping individuals, couples and families understand their past, make peace with their present and move toward a satisfying and fulfilling future.
(925) 230-9248 View (925) 230-9248
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Minakshi Goyal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568
I am a certified EMDR provider and work with those suffering from PTSD, First Responders as well as victims of trauma.
Welcome to my practice! I work with adults, families, teens, children, and first responders to provide various types of counseling, including but not limited to CBT, EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, behavioral interventions, play therapy, parenting support, etc… Whether you are feeling stuck, frustrated, anxious, or depressed, I can help you cope with these feelings and improve your overall satisfaction in your life and relationships in a safe and confidential environment. No problem is too big, too small, or too shocking. Please reach out via email to minalcsw@gmail.com to schedule a conversation with me.
I am a certified EMDR provider and work with those suffering from PTSD, First Responders as well as victims of trauma.
Welcome to my practice! I work with adults, families, teens, children, and first responders to provide various types of counseling, including but not limited to CBT, EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, behavioral interventions, play therapy, parenting support, etc… Whether you are feeling stuck, frustrated, anxious, or depressed, I can help you cope with these feelings and improve your overall satisfaction in your life and relationships in a safe and confidential environment. No problem is too big, too small, or too shocking. Please reach out via email to minalcsw@gmail.com to schedule a conversation with me.
(510) 898-6910 View (510) 898-6910
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Kim Kerr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, CA 94568
I am trained in EMDR and Levels I & II Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you having problems in communication with your partner or family member? Are you going through a life transition and feeling burdened, stuck, or overwhelmed? Crisis, trauma, loss, and suffering can lead to the discovery of new capacities for healing and growth. I believe therapy is a transformative and collaborative process which can help. I welcome working with individuals, as well as couples and families. I offer a safe, genuine, caring, and non judgmental environment where I support you in discovering the tools you need to meet your goals.
I am trained in EMDR and Levels I & II Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you having problems in communication with your partner or family member? Are you going through a life transition and feeling burdened, stuck, or overwhelmed? Crisis, trauma, loss, and suffering can lead to the discovery of new capacities for healing and growth. I believe therapy is a transformative and collaborative process which can help. I welcome working with individuals, as well as couples and families. I offer a safe, genuine, caring, and non judgmental environment where I support you in discovering the tools you need to meet your goals.
(925) 892-3991 View (925) 892-3991
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Flores Psychobehavioral Services
Counselor, MA, LPCC, BCB, BCN
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568
In my practice I use talk therapy, including EMDR and CBT in conjunction with biofeedback and Neurofeedback.
I am a psychotherapist specialized in developmental Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
In my practice I use talk therapy, including EMDR and CBT in conjunction with biofeedback and Neurofeedback.
I am a psychotherapist specialized in developmental Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
(925) 660-7156 View (925) 660-7156
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Victoria Rutsch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, CA 94568
As a PMH-C & EMDR provider, mom of 2 boys, & as a person who has experienced life changes-I get it.
Did everyone tell you how wonderful pregnancy would be? Or how beautiful childbirth is? And now you feel like they all lied to your face. Or worse, maybe it was amazing for them but it’s terrible for you. You don’t get it and you’re wondering, Did I do something wrong? You’re feeling alone and misunderstood. Or maybe you’re struggling with life transitions such as parenting, a job change, or recovering from a scary event. I’m here to tell you that you can feel better, moving forward in your season of life with feelings of being in control, hopeful, and confident.
As a PMH-C & EMDR provider, mom of 2 boys, & as a person who has experienced life changes-I get it.
Did everyone tell you how wonderful pregnancy would be? Or how beautiful childbirth is? And now you feel like they all lied to your face. Or worse, maybe it was amazing for them but it’s terrible for you. You don’t get it and you’re wondering, Did I do something wrong? You’re feeling alone and misunderstood. Or maybe you’re struggling with life transitions such as parenting, a job change, or recovering from a scary event. I’m here to tell you that you can feel better, moving forward in your season of life with feelings of being in control, hopeful, and confident.
(925) 291-4026 View (925) 291-4026
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Treehouse Family Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dublin, CA 94568
Our staff have advanced training in: Trauma Recovery, EMDR, Play Therapy, Sandtray, behavior management, sensory processing issues, divorce, parenting, attachment problems, as well as other issues to encourage growth.
HELP! WE NEED HELP!!! Treehouse Family Counseling Services has successfully treated individuals and families in the Tri-Valley area for over 20 years. Life is full of challenges and sometimes those challenges need extra help to figure out. We are master level practitioners specializing in work with individuals, children, teens, adults and families. Do you need someone who will really listen and help you or your family members figure things out? We work as a treatment team to ensure that your family is thriving. Growth and healing start here because this is a safe place for the whole family heal.
Our staff have advanced training in: Trauma Recovery, EMDR, Play Therapy, Sandtray, behavior management, sensory processing issues, divorce, parenting, attachment problems, as well as other issues to encourage growth.
HELP! WE NEED HELP!!! Treehouse Family Counseling Services has successfully treated individuals and families in the Tri-Valley area for over 20 years. Life is full of challenges and sometimes those challenges need extra help to figure out. We are master level practitioners specializing in work with individuals, children, teens, adults and families. Do you need someone who will really listen and help you or your family members figure things out? We work as a treatment team to ensure that your family is thriving. Growth and healing start here because this is a safe place for the whole family heal.
(925) 238-8912 View (925) 238-8912
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Michael McCratic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, BCETS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dublin, CA 94568
I'm an Approved Consultant and certified in EMDR from the EMDR International Association.
If you are looking for a therapist with over 30 years experience and that regularly conducts consultations for other therapists, you might want to take a look at my specialties. Most people are heading in the right direction, but it is like they are driving this road of life with two wheels off the road. They just can't get up to speed. I love helping people, like you, figure out what keeps you from getting up to speed and how to move past those issues like PTSD / TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, ADDICTIONS, MARITAL DISCORD, ANXIETY and DEPRESSION. ( My Specialties)
I'm an Approved Consultant and certified in EMDR from the EMDR International Association.
If you are looking for a therapist with over 30 years experience and that regularly conducts consultations for other therapists, you might want to take a look at my specialties. Most people are heading in the right direction, but it is like they are driving this road of life with two wheels off the road. They just can't get up to speed. I love helping people, like you, figure out what keeps you from getting up to speed and how to move past those issues like PTSD / TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, ADDICTIONS, MARITAL DISCORD, ANXIETY and DEPRESSION. ( My Specialties)
(925) 309-7209 View (925) 309-7209
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Zaria Garden Psychotherapy & EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568
I offer psychotherapy & Attachment focused EMDR with an integral approach.
Has a recent loss or traumatic experience turned your world upside down? Do you struggle with the aftermath of childhood abuse and unsure how to move forward? Do others see you as successful but inside you feel anxious and uncertain of your worth? Do you feel something missing in your life? Are you experiencing a divorce or other major life transition?
I offer psychotherapy & Attachment focused EMDR with an integral approach.
Has a recent loss or traumatic experience turned your world upside down? Do you struggle with the aftermath of childhood abuse and unsure how to move forward? Do others see you as successful but inside you feel anxious and uncertain of your worth? Do you feel something missing in your life? Are you experiencing a divorce or other major life transition?
(925) 633-6576 View (925) 633-6576
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Alvin Gregorio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568
I relate in a conversational therapy style, rooted in Narrative Approaches, utilizing strategies and interventions informed by EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Humanistic perspectives.
Taking care of yourself can be exhausting, especially when you are taking care of others. Personal and professional relationships take effort and have a new meaning in this current time of social unrest and a global pandemic. You might be an overwhelmed parent. Or perhaps you are burnt out from working-from-home. You may be in a challenging relationship. Or maybe you are simply feeling out of sorts and trying to make sense of it all. When we're stressed we often forget who we are and what is important to us. By looking for help, you've taken the first step in regaining balance in your life, and finding yourself.
I relate in a conversational therapy style, rooted in Narrative Approaches, utilizing strategies and interventions informed by EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Humanistic perspectives.
Taking care of yourself can be exhausting, especially when you are taking care of others. Personal and professional relationships take effort and have a new meaning in this current time of social unrest and a global pandemic. You might be an overwhelmed parent. Or perhaps you are burnt out from working-from-home. You may be in a challenging relationship. Or maybe you are simply feeling out of sorts and trying to make sense of it all. When we're stressed we often forget who we are and what is important to us. By looking for help, you've taken the first step in regaining balance in your life, and finding yourself.
(925) 304-3739 View (925) 304-3739
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Paul Boyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dublin, CA 94568
I use a lot of EMDR, but also other modalities, to help clients shift feelings, self-beliefs, and attitudes.
As of October 2024, I am accepting new in-person clients at my downtown Oakland office and new teletherapy clients as well. I love working with those new to therapy, but also find great satisfaction working with clients who have done conventional talk therapy for years without big gains, often having covered the same ground over and over with no clear benefit. Beyond anxiety and depression, the most common issues clients see me for are anxiety, depression, substance use, and PTSD, but I also treat ADHD and OCD. Relationship boundaries, communication, and interpersonal reactivity are also things I help a lot of people with.
I use a lot of EMDR, but also other modalities, to help clients shift feelings, self-beliefs, and attitudes.
As of October 2024, I am accepting new in-person clients at my downtown Oakland office and new teletherapy clients as well. I love working with those new to therapy, but also find great satisfaction working with clients who have done conventional talk therapy for years without big gains, often having covered the same ground over and over with no clear benefit. Beyond anxiety and depression, the most common issues clients see me for are anxiety, depression, substance use, and PTSD, but I also treat ADHD and OCD. Relationship boundaries, communication, and interpersonal reactivity are also things I help a lot of people with.
(341) 888-6106 View (341) 888-6106
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Dr. Wen-Ting Michelle Kan
Psychologist, PhD, LMHC, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, CA 94568
I practice EMDR and provide psychological support to clients with issues related to life transitions, acculturation, relationships, parenting, work stress, and women's issues.
I provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments to children and adults in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Many clients are referred for diagnostic clarification because they or someone noticed problems with cognitive, executive, emotional, social, academic, or occupational functioning. I also offer immigration-related and independent education evaluations. I thoroughly assess a client’s neurocognitive ability, socioemotional well-being, and academic performance during an evaluation. I also explore the impact of biopsychological and sociocultural factors on their symptoms, experiences, and functioning.
I practice EMDR and provide psychological support to clients with issues related to life transitions, acculturation, relationships, parenting, work stress, and women's issues.
I provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments to children and adults in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Many clients are referred for diagnostic clarification because they or someone noticed problems with cognitive, executive, emotional, social, academic, or occupational functioning. I also offer immigration-related and independent education evaluations. I thoroughly assess a client’s neurocognitive ability, socioemotional well-being, and academic performance during an evaluation. I also explore the impact of biopsychological and sociocultural factors on their symptoms, experiences, and functioning.
(925) 794-8335 View (925) 794-8335
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Moitreyee Chowdhury
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dublin, CA 94568
I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address anxiety and self-doubt, EMDR to process trauma, and Mindfulness for stress management.
Is your teen or young adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, school stress, or the transition to college? As a parent, watching them struggle can be heart-wrenching—whether it’s a younger teen navigating social pressures or a college student grappling with independence. I specialize in helping teens and young adults overcome anxiety, heal from trauma, and adjust to major life transitions. I offer culturally sensitive support, particularly for South Asian and Asian families, where balancing family values, with growing personal identity and need for independence can create unique stressors. I understand.
I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address anxiety and self-doubt, EMDR to process trauma, and Mindfulness for stress management.
Is your teen or young adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, school stress, or the transition to college? As a parent, watching them struggle can be heart-wrenching—whether it’s a younger teen navigating social pressures or a college student grappling with independence. I specialize in helping teens and young adults overcome anxiety, heal from trauma, and adjust to major life transitions. I offer culturally sensitive support, particularly for South Asian and Asian families, where balancing family values, with growing personal identity and need for independence can create unique stressors. I understand.
(650) 618-0067 View (650) 618-0067
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Lisa Shrewsbury Christian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dublin, CA 94568
Are you in pain, struggling with recent events or old patterns and you can't seem to get a handle on things? One minute, you are on the verge of tears. The next, you are checking out to escape the wounds from the past, the stress of life, or the endless demands of other people. What if instead of turmoil and exhaustion, you could feel lighter, a calm confidence, and a new sense of peace and freedom? It is possible and I can help.
Are you in pain, struggling with recent events or old patterns and you can't seem to get a handle on things? One minute, you are on the verge of tears. The next, you are checking out to escape the wounds from the past, the stress of life, or the endless demands of other people. What if instead of turmoil and exhaustion, you could feel lighter, a calm confidence, and a new sense of peace and freedom? It is possible and I can help.
(925) 438-6421 View (925) 438-6421
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EMDR Therapists

Who is EMDR for?

EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.

Why do people need EMDR?

People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.

What problems does EMDR treat?

First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

What happens in EMDR therapy?

First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.