EMDR Therapists in Gardena, CA
As an integrative therapist, I use EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, psychodynamic, attachment, and mindfulness to support my clients in reaching their goals.
Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or other challenges, I am here to support you and provide you with a space to reach your goals. The measure of mental health is not feeling happy all the time—it is the ability to move through difficult moments and continue forward. I hope to help all of my clients develop the self-compassion that they need to be kind to themselves while learning how to integrate their history with present day experiences and emotions. Major goals are often setting appropriate boundaries, self-care, managing acute symptoms, improving communication skills, and developing new identities.
As an integrative therapist, I use EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, psychodynamic, attachment, and mindfulness to support my clients in reaching their goals.
Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or other challenges, I am here to support you and provide you with a space to reach your goals. The measure of mental health is not feeling happy all the time—it is the ability to move through difficult moments and continue forward. I hope to help all of my clients develop the self-compassion that they need to be kind to themselves while learning how to integrate their history with present day experiences and emotions. Major goals are often setting appropriate boundaries, self-care, managing acute symptoms, improving communication skills, and developing new identities.
I offer EMDR Intensives (2-4hr sessions) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in-person.
Hello! I am a bilingual LCSW with over 19 years of experience providing adult individual therapy. I provide a variety of therapeutic frameworks that can assist a client in reaching their life goals. I am also a certified Spiritual and Life coach. As a Spiritual Integration Coach, I assist clients to prepare for a pre and post deep healing journeys.
I offer EMDR Intensives (2-4hr sessions) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in-person.
Hello! I am a bilingual LCSW with over 19 years of experience providing adult individual therapy. I provide a variety of therapeutic frameworks that can assist a client in reaching their life goals. I am also a certified Spiritual and Life coach. As a Spiritual Integration Coach, I assist clients to prepare for a pre and post deep healing journeys.
My name is Amy Gillespie and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients throughout California via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and have over 10 years of clinical experience, specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and work-related burnout. I am trained in EMDR and IFS and utilize techniques from other treatment modalities that best connect with my client's needs.
My name is Amy Gillespie and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients throughout California via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and have over 10 years of clinical experience, specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and work-related burnout. I am trained in EMDR and IFS and utilize techniques from other treatment modalities that best connect with my client's needs.
Theresa Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90247 (Online Only)
Sometimes I'll bring in inner child work into my EMDR sessions to help my clients learn how to effectively reparent themselves when our focus is on early childhood, complex trauma.
Hello there, I'm Theresa Wallace and I have a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW). I use a person centered, trauma informed approach, and I spend time asking each of my clients about their goals for therapy so I can prioritize which modalities are best used to help my clients reach their goals. I typically treat adults ages 18-60 who endure Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I use a Socratic/Psychodynamic approach to help clients build insight into what behaviors may or may not be serving them, and where they may have originated from.
Sometimes I'll bring in inner child work into my EMDR sessions to help my clients learn how to effectively reparent themselves when our focus is on early childhood, complex trauma.
Hello there, I'm Theresa Wallace and I have a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW). I use a person centered, trauma informed approach, and I spend time asking each of my clients about their goals for therapy so I can prioritize which modalities are best used to help my clients reach their goals. I typically treat adults ages 18-60 who endure Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I use a Socratic/Psychodynamic approach to help clients build insight into what behaviors may or may not be serving them, and where they may have originated from.
My name is Sharon Stines and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified EMDR therapist. I specialize in trauma and abuse recovery. My primary modalities are attachment-based EMDR, Ego-State/Inner Family Systems/Inner Child and Schema Therapy. I am solution focused. I am also an addictions specialist. I offer my experience, skill set, and relationship to help clients meet their goals of abuse/trauma recovery, healing and freedom. Because I am a Christian, I also offer faith-based therapy for those interested in it. And, as a recovering alcoholic, I also offer addiction recovery counseling as well.
My name is Sharon Stines and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified EMDR therapist. I specialize in trauma and abuse recovery. My primary modalities are attachment-based EMDR, Ego-State/Inner Family Systems/Inner Child and Schema Therapy. I am solution focused. I am also an addictions specialist. I offer my experience, skill set, and relationship to help clients meet their goals of abuse/trauma recovery, healing and freedom. Because I am a Christian, I also offer faith-based therapy for those interested in it. And, as a recovering alcoholic, I also offer addiction recovery counseling as well.
Yasmin uses a variety of interventions including Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to help clients achieve the transformation they desire in the shortest time possible.
Yasmin Cook is an LMFT who specializes in trauma therapy called EMDR which targets relationship issues, depression, anxiety, inner critic issues, self-esteem issues, codependence, and people pleasing behavior. She helps people practice authenticity, vulnerability and purpose in life. Yasmin works with all adults and transitional aged youth and treats relationship issues, shame and unhealthy guilt, inner critic issues, self-esteem, poor self-talk, people pleasing behaviors, putting others on a pedestal which leads to depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, Trauma, Dissociative Disorders and ADD/ADHD.
Yasmin uses a variety of interventions including Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to help clients achieve the transformation they desire in the shortest time possible.
Yasmin Cook is an LMFT who specializes in trauma therapy called EMDR which targets relationship issues, depression, anxiety, inner critic issues, self-esteem issues, codependence, and people pleasing behavior. She helps people practice authenticity, vulnerability and purpose in life. Yasmin works with all adults and transitional aged youth and treats relationship issues, shame and unhealthy guilt, inner critic issues, self-esteem, poor self-talk, people pleasing behaviors, putting others on a pedestal which leads to depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, Trauma, Dissociative Disorders and ADD/ADHD.
Jorge Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gardena, CA 90247 (Online Only)
To everyone around you, it looks like you have it all together – the job, the relationship, friends, trips – but inside you know it’s a different story. No one quite knows the real story, and if you were to tell them they wouldn’t understand. Between shutting down and rushing to make up for wasted time, you find yourself overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless and lonely under your own skin. You wake up each day to start the same cycle yet again. At some point, you realize breaking the cycle is needed. After all, this is not a dress rehearsal, this is your life.
To everyone around you, it looks like you have it all together – the job, the relationship, friends, trips – but inside you know it’s a different story. No one quite knows the real story, and if you were to tell them they wouldn’t understand. Between shutting down and rushing to make up for wasted time, you find yourself overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless and lonely under your own skin. You wake up each day to start the same cycle yet again. At some point, you realize breaking the cycle is needed. After all, this is not a dress rehearsal, this is your life.
I want you to feel heard, understood, and valued in our sessions. I will be here to support you, challenge you, and help you grow in a way that aligns with your goals and values. Together, we can work towards building a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship that fosters healing, growth, and positive change. I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards self-discovery and emotional well-being. Your trust is incredibly important to me, and I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic space where you feel safe, supported, and respected.
I want you to feel heard, understood, and valued in our sessions. I will be here to support you, challenge you, and help you grow in a way that aligns with your goals and values. Together, we can work towards building a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship that fosters healing, growth, and positive change. I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards self-discovery and emotional well-being. Your trust is incredibly important to me, and I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic space where you feel safe, supported, and respected.
Darcy Jackson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90247 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Darcy Jackson. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional clinical counselor. My approach to therapy is built on a foundation of compassion, humor, and a willingness to challenge and support my clients as they embark on their healing journey. I create a warm and friendly environment. My tone will fluctuate through our time together, to fit the need of the session. I believe in a level of transparency and humor. In addition, I will challenge when appropriate which may be in a direct manner.
Hello! My name is Darcy Jackson. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional clinical counselor. My approach to therapy is built on a foundation of compassion, humor, and a willingness to challenge and support my clients as they embark on their healing journey. I create a warm and friendly environment. My tone will fluctuate through our time together, to fit the need of the session. I believe in a level of transparency and humor. In addition, I will challenge when appropriate which may be in a direct manner.
Kayleigh Soto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90247 (Online Only)
NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
From a child, I have always been interested in people's stories. Where they came from, who they were connected to, and what happened to them, which led me to the work of mental health. Within my clinical practice, I feel I am a holder of stories. Through listening and offering compassion while people tell their stories, I try to help them find hope and healing within the retelling. I feel comfortable working with a diverse clientele. Telehealth has afforded me the ability to see individuals from across both Nevada and California. I enjoy working with adults through telehealth and children in person.
From a child, I have always been interested in people's stories. Where they came from, who they were connected to, and what happened to them, which led me to the work of mental health. Within my clinical practice, I feel I am a holder of stories. Through listening and offering compassion while people tell their stories, I try to help them find hope and healing within the retelling. I feel comfortable working with a diverse clientele. Telehealth has afforded me the ability to see individuals from across both Nevada and California. I enjoy working with adults through telehealth and children in person.
Dr. Kasey Phillips Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSWLCSW
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My goal is to plant seeds of change in people who are seeking growth and insight. It's often difficult to seek assistance and once the search begins it is often halted if the right connection isn't made between the client and therapist. I am here to provide a safe space where feelings to be processed and perspectives can be explored.
My goal is to plant seeds of change in people who are seeking growth and insight. It's often difficult to seek assistance and once the search begins it is often halted if the right connection isn't made between the client and therapist. I am here to provide a safe space where feelings to be processed and perspectives can be explored.
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I am trained in EMDR, certified in IFS and gestalt therapy, and licensed as a somatic experiencing practitioner.
As a proud Clinical Social Worker/Therapist (LCSW), my passion and specialization centers around trauma in relationships as a child and through adulthood. The heart of my work is in the power of here and now processing, shifts in awareness and discovering new possibilities, rather than staying stuck in old patterns that may be hard to identify. This includes my inherent belief that our work together will move towards a place where my clients will take charge of their experience, their reactions, and will grow the capacity to live life on life's terms with an authentic sense of self and a felt sense of pride.
I am trained in EMDR, certified in IFS and gestalt therapy, and licensed as a somatic experiencing practitioner.
As a proud Clinical Social Worker/Therapist (LCSW), my passion and specialization centers around trauma in relationships as a child and through adulthood. The heart of my work is in the power of here and now processing, shifts in awareness and discovering new possibilities, rather than staying stuck in old patterns that may be hard to identify. This includes my inherent belief that our work together will move towards a place where my clients will take charge of their experience, their reactions, and will grow the capacity to live life on life's terms with an authentic sense of self and a felt sense of pride.
I'm trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is a trauma-specific therapy model, but also draw from other trauma-focused techniques to help you heal and growth.
Hi, I'm Christy, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I help individuals who are struggling to overcome painful memories learn how to make peace with the past so you can move forward with your life. I enjoy assisting individuals in overcoming depression, anxiety and trauma and am trained in EMDR. As a trauma-informed therapist, my approach to therapy is very gentle and person-centered. Instead of considering “what’s wrong with you?” I’m more interested in learning about what happened to you that brought you to the point of seeking a therapist.
I'm trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is a trauma-specific therapy model, but also draw from other trauma-focused techniques to help you heal and growth.
Hi, I'm Christy, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I help individuals who are struggling to overcome painful memories learn how to make peace with the past so you can move forward with your life. I enjoy assisting individuals in overcoming depression, anxiety and trauma and am trained in EMDR. As a trauma-informed therapist, my approach to therapy is very gentle and person-centered. Instead of considering “what’s wrong with you?” I’m more interested in learning about what happened to you that brought you to the point of seeking a therapist.
Dr. Carol Francis & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, CHT, MFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90504
Hypnosis powerfully combines with talk therapies, biofeedback, mindfulness, EMDR, CBT, EFT, more.
Stressed, unhappy, unfocused, unmotivated? A distant, angry relationship that was loving, romantic, or safe? Wish to improve your ability to focus, relax, not worry? Considering changes in your career, relationship? Confused by your marriage, by being new parents or by your child or teenager? Want to stop smoking with hypnosis? Wish you could like yourself, feel attractive, smart, energetic & successful? Feel stuck, blocked, uncertain, discouraged? Afraid of public speaking or socializing at work? Suffer awful abuse? Have you and your partner been fighting? Need to learn to solve problems in your team?
Hypnosis powerfully combines with talk therapies, biofeedback, mindfulness, EMDR, CBT, EFT, more.
Stressed, unhappy, unfocused, unmotivated? A distant, angry relationship that was loving, romantic, or safe? Wish to improve your ability to focus, relax, not worry? Considering changes in your career, relationship? Confused by your marriage, by being new parents or by your child or teenager? Want to stop smoking with hypnosis? Wish you could like yourself, feel attractive, smart, energetic & successful? Feel stuck, blocked, uncertain, discouraged? Afraid of public speaking or socializing at work? Suffer awful abuse? Have you and your partner been fighting? Need to learn to solve problems in your team?
You are taking the first steps in creating change in your life. The pursuit of health, happiness, and healing are aspects that we all strive for, and that can be accelerated with additional support and insight oriented therapy. In addition to traditional approaches, such as psychodynamic approaches and cognitive behavioral interventions, I utilize mindfulness techniques, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR. I have experience in treating a variety of condition, such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Therapy can assist with stress and change of life issues, such as divorce, new parents, health issues, bereavement, or work/peer conflict.
You are taking the first steps in creating change in your life. The pursuit of health, happiness, and healing are aspects that we all strive for, and that can be accelerated with additional support and insight oriented therapy. In addition to traditional approaches, such as psychodynamic approaches and cognitive behavioral interventions, I utilize mindfulness techniques, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR. I have experience in treating a variety of condition, such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Therapy can assist with stress and change of life issues, such as divorce, new parents, health issues, bereavement, or work/peer conflict.
Family Counseling, Neurofeedback & Holistic Ctr
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90504
I have had specialized training in Energy Psychology using EFT: Emotional Freedom Technique; Muscle body- biofeedback;Total Body Modification for Emotions; Contact Reflex Analysis; Qi Gong; EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing; Hypnotherapy, and Neurofeedback for Traumatic Brain Injury.
I bring simple communication skills to the table for couples or families stuck in angry stances. I help each person feel heard, listened to and understood, helping them learn how to come alongside each other with empathy and insight instead of competing and blaming. Taking responsibility and learning when they are projecting their own feelings onto others instead of owning their own emotions. I also work with individual adults and children to help them deal with the trauma and drama of their past before they can effectively maintain healthy relationships in the present.
I have had specialized training in Energy Psychology using EFT: Emotional Freedom Technique; Muscle body- biofeedback;Total Body Modification for Emotions; Contact Reflex Analysis; Qi Gong; EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing; Hypnotherapy, and Neurofeedback for Traumatic Brain Injury.
I bring simple communication skills to the table for couples or families stuck in angry stances. I help each person feel heard, listened to and understood, helping them learn how to come alongside each other with empathy and insight instead of competing and blaming. Taking responsibility and learning when they are projecting their own feelings onto others instead of owning their own emotions. I also work with individual adults and children to help them deal with the trauma and drama of their past before they can effectively maintain healthy relationships in the present.
Melanie is EMDR Certified, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her MA degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and has over 8 years of experience at Journeys working with clients of all ages and various issues. She has experience with clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, family conflict, phobias, marital issues, etc. She also has over 16 years of experience working with teens in a youth ministry setting. Previously, Melanie gained experience in the TV and Music industries. In her free time, she enjoys wilderness backpacking & music.
Melanie is EMDR Certified, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her MA degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and has over 8 years of experience at Journeys working with clients of all ages and various issues. She has experience with clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, family conflict, phobias, marital issues, etc. She also has over 16 years of experience working with teens in a youth ministry setting. Previously, Melanie gained experience in the TV and Music industries. In her free time, she enjoys wilderness backpacking & music.
By utilizing principles of EMDR, IFS, and somatic experiencing I can assist you in building a greater capacity for self awareness and regulation.
Thank you for being here. My goal is to support people in healing the deepest, most hidden parts of themselves. This therapeutic space is for the intuitive, the deep thinkers, and the highly sensitive who have been trying to make sense of their experiences. I offer extensive knowledge and support with the following: nervous system healing, complex trauma, chronic emotional dysregulation, adverse childhood events, and relational fear/anxiety. If you are seeking support by trying to organize what feels like internal chaos, difficulty understanding experience, or are more curious to explore your identity; welcome.
By utilizing principles of EMDR, IFS, and somatic experiencing I can assist you in building a greater capacity for self awareness and regulation.
Thank you for being here. My goal is to support people in healing the deepest, most hidden parts of themselves. This therapeutic space is for the intuitive, the deep thinkers, and the highly sensitive who have been trying to make sense of their experiences. I offer extensive knowledge and support with the following: nervous system healing, complex trauma, chronic emotional dysregulation, adverse childhood events, and relational fear/anxiety. If you are seeking support by trying to organize what feels like internal chaos, difficulty understanding experience, or are more curious to explore your identity; welcome.
Hi my name is Colleen Krinard, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker psychotherapist. My approach to therapy is one of partnering with you on your learning wellness journey. My goal is to meet you in your learning style and support you in making meaning out of what is unfolding in your life, to learn and practice skills and tools together, and assist you to form a deeper connection with yourself. My primary focus is working with adult women's issues including anxiety, depression, empowerment, codependency and trauma, with a sensitivity for how these are playing out in your everyday life experiences.
Hi my name is Colleen Krinard, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker psychotherapist. My approach to therapy is one of partnering with you on your learning wellness journey. My goal is to meet you in your learning style and support you in making meaning out of what is unfolding in your life, to learn and practice skills and tools together, and assist you to form a deeper connection with yourself. My primary focus is working with adult women's issues including anxiety, depression, empowerment, codependency and trauma, with a sensitivity for how these are playing out in your everyday life experiences.
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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.