EMDR Therapists in Larkspur, CA

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Sharon Laurenza LP/ Behavioral Design
Psychologist, EdD, MAEd, MAEd, Counsel, Admin
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939  (Online Only)
In my work I use EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-Adaptive Information Processing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Hello! I am Dr. Sharon Laurenza, Licensed Psychologist. The name of my business is "BEHAVIORAL DESIGN-- Solution-Oriented Approaches To Change" as I believe you can develop the discipline needed to make the changes you desire to bring you closer to your personal and/or professional goals. I work as a psychologist who does psychotherapy, executive and personal coaching, counseling and consulting. Counseling, Coaching and Psychotherapy all help you to become more in alignment, a better and more comfortable fit, with yourself (inside and out). This is done through your work on your identified concerns and desire for change.
In my work I use EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-Adaptive Information Processing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Hello! I am Dr. Sharon Laurenza, Licensed Psychologist. The name of my business is "BEHAVIORAL DESIGN-- Solution-Oriented Approaches To Change" as I believe you can develop the discipline needed to make the changes you desire to bring you closer to your personal and/or professional goals. I work as a psychologist who does psychotherapy, executive and personal coaching, counseling and consulting. Counseling, Coaching and Psychotherapy all help you to become more in alignment, a better and more comfortable fit, with yourself (inside and out). This is done through your work on your identified concerns and desire for change.
(831) 531-2721 View (831) 531-2721
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Diane Brown Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939
My specialty is EMDR therapy which uses eye movements or tapping, to activate both your "thinking" and "feeling" brain to resolve issues in a new, more balanced way.
I am a compassionate and caring therapist with 30 years of experience. My first priority in therapy is to lower your distress and give you hope for the future. Together, we uncover the triggers and negative patterns that lead to your unhappiness, and then build a personalized "tool kit" of coping skills, specifically designed around your life challenges. By doing so, you develop a stronger sense of self and compassion for your suffering. With this new understanding, you learn to honor and listen to your authentic self, which is the ultimate key to happiness.
My specialty is EMDR therapy which uses eye movements or tapping, to activate both your "thinking" and "feeling" brain to resolve issues in a new, more balanced way.
I am a compassionate and caring therapist with 30 years of experience. My first priority in therapy is to lower your distress and give you hope for the future. Together, we uncover the triggers and negative patterns that lead to your unhappiness, and then build a personalized "tool kit" of coping skills, specifically designed around your life challenges. By doing so, you develop a stronger sense of self and compassion for your suffering. With this new understanding, you learn to honor and listen to your authentic self, which is the ultimate key to happiness.
(415) 792-4664 View (415) 792-4664
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Laura Mohaupt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939
This includes guided imagery, EMDR, mindfulness, and/or awareness exercises.
I offer holistic psychotherapy to individuals and couples with a primary focus on relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, and women's issues. My approach is warm, compassionate, interactive, and engaged. I am particularly interested in helping you become more connected to your sense of purpose and authenticity. Above all, I am curious about your unique needs and collaborate with you to continually address and meet these needs.
This includes guided imagery, EMDR, mindfulness, and/or awareness exercises.
I offer holistic psychotherapy to individuals and couples with a primary focus on relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, and women's issues. My approach is warm, compassionate, interactive, and engaged. I am particularly interested in helping you become more connected to your sense of purpose and authenticity. Above all, I am curious about your unique needs and collaborate with you to continually address and meet these needs.
(415) 944-1014 View (415) 944-1014
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Phyllis Galanis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939
I am trained in EMDR and have used it successfully to help clients heal from physical or emotional traumas whether they were recent or a result of verbal abuse that occurred over a long period of time that prevented a healthy sense of self from developing.
Are you feeling misunderstood in your relationships? Are you feeling anxious, irritated or depressed? Tired of having to explain yourself? Talking with an understanding therapist who will focus solely on you with a compassionate objectivity can really help. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors and relationship issues, and in helping to uncover and then overcome issues from the past that are still affecting thoughts and behavior in the present. I've been through many transitions, both planned and unplanned, throughout my life and have great compassion and skill in helping others come through them, too.
I am trained in EMDR and have used it successfully to help clients heal from physical or emotional traumas whether they were recent or a result of verbal abuse that occurred over a long period of time that prevented a healthy sense of self from developing.
Are you feeling misunderstood in your relationships? Are you feeling anxious, irritated or depressed? Tired of having to explain yourself? Talking with an understanding therapist who will focus solely on you with a compassionate objectivity can really help. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors and relationship issues, and in helping to uncover and then overcome issues from the past that are still affecting thoughts and behavior in the present. I've been through many transitions, both planned and unplanned, throughout my life and have great compassion and skill in helping others come through them, too.
(415) 630-5316 View (415) 630-5316
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Lisa Nave
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939
When exploring deeper patterning and traumas, I use EMDR, somatic processing, guided meditations, breath work and other practices that develop new neural pathways.
We all need a compassionate witness to help us process and make meaning of our lives. With over 25 years of experience, I support clients in becoming more self-aware while exploring the dynamics, situations and patterns that cause them suffering. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and individuation of the authentic self.
When exploring deeper patterning and traumas, I use EMDR, somatic processing, guided meditations, breath work and other practices that develop new neural pathways.
We all need a compassionate witness to help us process and make meaning of our lives. With over 25 years of experience, I support clients in becoming more self-aware while exploring the dynamics, situations and patterns that cause them suffering. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and individuation of the authentic self.
(415) 729-3385 View (415) 729-3385
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Robin Mayer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Larkspur, CA 94939
I employ Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to facilitate change.
If you are hoping to make a change, I can help you. By shifting perspectives, we can collaboratively help break patterns that impair relationships, health and work. Therapy can be safe and effective; I will help you reach your goals and increase emotional resilience.
I employ Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to facilitate change.
If you are hoping to make a change, I can help you. By shifting perspectives, we can collaboratively help break patterns that impair relationships, health and work. Therapy can be safe and effective; I will help you reach your goals and increase emotional resilience.
(415) 891-8638 View (415) 891-8638
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Pamela Susan Kohll
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC, CST, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Larkspur, CA 94939  (Online Only)
I use EMDR, and Brainspotting, as well as Pia Mellody's PIT model to help clients get what they need.
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist as well as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist- Supervisor, I am dedicated to helping you identify and overcome any intimacy challenges within the sex therapy realm, including sex/love addiction. This encompasses behaviors such as desire discrepency, successive unfulfilling relationships, affairs, excessive internet porn usage and intimacy anorexia. I also am a Certified Partner of Sex Addicts Specialist, and through a trauma based model, am able to help the Partner work through their own painful experience of loving and being involved with someone with out of control sexual compulsivity.
I use EMDR, and Brainspotting, as well as Pia Mellody's PIT model to help clients get what they need.
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist as well as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist- Supervisor, I am dedicated to helping you identify and overcome any intimacy challenges within the sex therapy realm, including sex/love addiction. This encompasses behaviors such as desire discrepency, successive unfulfilling relationships, affairs, excessive internet porn usage and intimacy anorexia. I also am a Certified Partner of Sex Addicts Specialist, and through a trauma based model, am able to help the Partner work through their own painful experience of loving and being involved with someone with out of control sexual compulsivity.
(415) 384-9758 View (415) 384-9758
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Catherine Pfister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939
I incorporate mindfulness, CBT techniques, art therapy techniques, and EMDR.
I work with new parents, people experiencing infertility and post-partum mood and anxiety disorders and children, teens, and adults who are dealing with trauma, grief, and life transitions and are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have more than 20 years experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief in children, teens, and adults and additional training through Post-Partum Support International in post-partum mood anxiety disorders, loss, and lived experience with infertility. I provide individual therapy, family therapy, parenting consultations, and immigration evaluations. I work in English and Spanish.
I incorporate mindfulness, CBT techniques, art therapy techniques, and EMDR.
I work with new parents, people experiencing infertility and post-partum mood and anxiety disorders and children, teens, and adults who are dealing with trauma, grief, and life transitions and are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have more than 20 years experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief in children, teens, and adults and additional training through Post-Partum Support International in post-partum mood anxiety disorders, loss, and lived experience with infertility. I provide individual therapy, family therapy, parenting consultations, and immigration evaluations. I work in English and Spanish.
(341) 444-3699 View (341) 444-3699
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Sveta Alshvang
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA, MA
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939
I use effective methods such as EMDR, IFS, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic techniques, tailored to your needs.
Do you feel haunted by feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, or shame? Are there moments where memories from the past overwhelm you in the present? Perhaps you’re also dealing with a strong fear of failure and self-criticism, despite achieving outward success. Maybe you’re someone who always strives to excel and manage everything top notch. Carrying the weight of perfection and constantly supporting others while neglecting your own needs can be draining. I’m here to help you find relief. Among my clients are educators, engineers, managers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists, all seeking to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I use effective methods such as EMDR, IFS, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic techniques, tailored to your needs.
Do you feel haunted by feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, or shame? Are there moments where memories from the past overwhelm you in the present? Perhaps you’re also dealing with a strong fear of failure and self-criticism, despite achieving outward success. Maybe you’re someone who always strives to excel and manage everything top notch. Carrying the weight of perfection and constantly supporting others while neglecting your own needs can be draining. I’m here to help you find relief. Among my clients are educators, engineers, managers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists, all seeking to make meaningful changes in their lives.
(650) 215-6194 View (650) 215-6194
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Sherry Reyes Gillimore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Larkspur, CA 94939
Despite being in love, committed, loyal, and giving - life is hard and your relationship is full of broken promises, fighting, lack of connection, ruined holidays, and stressful vacations. Your constant concern for your loved one gets in the way of the life you want in so many ways. You feel guilty for being frustrated and drained. And you're worried that taking care of yourself is selfish and may lead to disaster. But you're running on empty, and you don't know how much more you can take.
Despite being in love, committed, loyal, and giving - life is hard and your relationship is full of broken promises, fighting, lack of connection, ruined holidays, and stressful vacations. Your constant concern for your loved one gets in the way of the life you want in so many ways. You feel guilty for being frustrated and drained. And you're worried that taking care of yourself is selfish and may lead to disaster. But you're running on empty, and you don't know how much more you can take.
(415) 729-2487 View (415) 729-2487
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Haleh Kashani
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Larkspur, CA 94939
I would like take this opportunity to provide you with some information about myself and my practice.I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have been in practice for over 30 years. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in individual, family and group therapy settings. I treat wide array of conditions, from stress management and normal life issues and interpersonal and family problems to more serious conditions such as depression, anxiety and other psychological problems.
I would like take this opportunity to provide you with some information about myself and my practice.I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have been in practice for over 30 years. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in individual, family and group therapy settings. I treat wide array of conditions, from stress management and normal life issues and interpersonal and family problems to more serious conditions such as depression, anxiety and other psychological problems.
(415) 697-3942 View (415) 697-3942
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Jessica Potter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939
I am versatile in my clinical experience with clients of different ages and cultures. I have particular training in working with individuals struggling with trauma and the many symptoms related to trauma. I also have many years of experience working with those who struggle with addictions. I enjoy providing support groups for adults and teenagers. I have worked in schools, outpatient clinics, and private practice. I also have experience in suicide prevention work with teenagers and young adults.
I am versatile in my clinical experience with clients of different ages and cultures. I have particular training in working with individuals struggling with trauma and the many symptoms related to trauma. I also have many years of experience working with those who struggle with addictions. I enjoy providing support groups for adults and teenagers. I have worked in schools, outpatient clinics, and private practice. I also have experience in suicide prevention work with teenagers and young adults.
(415) 689-1017 View (415) 689-1017
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Lily Eggers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939
Waitlist for new clients
I'm currently full and opening up my practice again in Fall '24. See link below to join my waitlist or ask me a specific relational question. I have spent over 20 years exploring my own mind/body connection and personal potential through yoga, meditation, hypnosis, triathlon training, rock climbing, cycling, and fire walking. My passion currently is working with couples in varying stages of relationship! I work best with people burdened with ineffectual patterns who know there is more to life than staying stuck! Let me help you transform your relationship to ignite more connection & kindness, playfulness & passion!
I'm currently full and opening up my practice again in Fall '24. See link below to join my waitlist or ask me a specific relational question. I have spent over 20 years exploring my own mind/body connection and personal potential through yoga, meditation, hypnosis, triathlon training, rock climbing, cycling, and fire walking. My passion currently is working with couples in varying stages of relationship! I work best with people burdened with ineffectual patterns who know there is more to life than staying stuck! Let me help you transform your relationship to ignite more connection & kindness, playfulness & passion!
(415) 767-1741 View (415) 767-1741
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Heidi Landgraf Breakthrough Neurotherapy
Counselor, LPCC, RSMT, RYT
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939
I work in tandem with psychotherapy and neurofeedback to recover your true resilience. I can work in either modality alone, however the two together have a synergistic effect, producing quicker results. Neurofeedback assists in restoring optimal brain health, while psychotherapy can help you become aware of your thinking patterns, and assist you in creating better emotional balance. You can feel awake and deeply connected to the world and others around you again. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADD, PTSD or other traumas, I can help free you from old blockages and restore your original, true nature.
I work in tandem with psychotherapy and neurofeedback to recover your true resilience. I can work in either modality alone, however the two together have a synergistic effect, producing quicker results. Neurofeedback assists in restoring optimal brain health, while psychotherapy can help you become aware of your thinking patterns, and assist you in creating better emotional balance. You can feel awake and deeply connected to the world and others around you again. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADD, PTSD or other traumas, I can help free you from old blockages and restore your original, true nature.
(415) 534-4205 View (415) 534-4205
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Kishi Fuller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Larkspur, CA 94939
Life is unpredictable. Health can falter; careers can get altered; relationships break down and change. Sometimes our normal ways of coping just don't cut it anymore. With over 15 years of experience, I enjoy helping clients find new ways to navigate. We can learn, not only, how to survive a difficulty but how to move through it in ways that are healthy, resilient and life-affirming.
Life is unpredictable. Health can falter; careers can get altered; relationships break down and change. Sometimes our normal ways of coping just don't cut it anymore. With over 15 years of experience, I enjoy helping clients find new ways to navigate. We can learn, not only, how to survive a difficulty but how to move through it in ways that are healthy, resilient and life-affirming.
(415) 980-1143 View (415) 980-1143
Ilana G Senk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 689-3709 View (415) 689-3709

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Dr. Lauren Ogren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
I can help you find the tools to manage the overwhelming emotions in the moment and rewire your reactions through EMDR.
Is the past haunting your present day relationships? You may be at your breaking point, wondering why old feelings and reactions are happening to you in your current day to day life. The brain and the body definitely keep the score - so its time to dive deep and re-wire that brain to better align with the you that you want to be today!
I can help you find the tools to manage the overwhelming emotions in the moment and rewire your reactions through EMDR.
Is the past haunting your present day relationships? You may be at your breaking point, wondering why old feelings and reactions are happening to you in your current day to day life. The brain and the body definitely keep the score - so its time to dive deep and re-wire that brain to better align with the you that you want to be today!
(415) 488-6650 View (415) 488-6650
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Stephanie Corinna Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mill Valley, CA 94941
I use my training in attachment-focused EMDR, AEDP, mindfulness, and a deeply relational approach to provide tailored support to partners and individuals.
Do you feel isolated, overwhelmed, or interested in making a life transition without knowing where to begin? Are you experiencing conflict in relationship or struggling with intimacy? I am passionate about helping individuals and couples forge new pathways for personal growth and nurture authentic connection. Through our work together, you can expect to feel a closer bond with your partner, experience greater sexual satisfaction, and develop more effective communication strategies. Whether seen as an individual client or as part of a couple, you will begin to live in closer alignment with your deepest values.
I use my training in attachment-focused EMDR, AEDP, mindfulness, and a deeply relational approach to provide tailored support to partners and individuals.
Do you feel isolated, overwhelmed, or interested in making a life transition without knowing where to begin? Are you experiencing conflict in relationship or struggling with intimacy? I am passionate about helping individuals and couples forge new pathways for personal growth and nurture authentic connection. Through our work together, you can expect to feel a closer bond with your partner, experience greater sexual satisfaction, and develop more effective communication strategies. Whether seen as an individual client or as part of a couple, you will begin to live in closer alignment with your deepest values.
(415) 449-3906 View (415) 449-3906
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Olivia Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mill Valley, CA 94941  (Online Only)
I am also trained in EMDR therapy, the gold standard to treat PTSD.
Therapist providing telehealth services to individuals, teens and young adults. Life can feel overwhelming at times and sometimes we need a little help. Whether due to a lack of meaning in your life, feeling like you are not enough, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficult memories from the past, therapy can help. Therapy is a process in which we connect to our deeper selves to create meaningful changes that will work to move you toward wholeness and connection. I am here to join you on that journey as we work together to bring more understanding, peace, meaning, and function to your life and relationships.
I am also trained in EMDR therapy, the gold standard to treat PTSD.
Therapist providing telehealth services to individuals, teens and young adults. Life can feel overwhelming at times and sometimes we need a little help. Whether due to a lack of meaning in your life, feeling like you are not enough, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficult memories from the past, therapy can help. Therapy is a process in which we connect to our deeper selves to create meaningful changes that will work to move you toward wholeness and connection. I am here to join you on that journey as we work together to bring more understanding, peace, meaning, and function to your life and relationships.
(530) 456-2821 View (530) 456-2821
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Christina Campbell
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Not accepting new clients
" Trained in EMDR therapy using it since 1992.
I would like to tell potential clients that my style is interactive, that I am a good listener, and that most people improve if they are committed to changing. I am particularly good at treating grief and trauma. Patients have come in with multiple losses, have seen their loved ones hurt, injured or murdered, or have themselves been raped, or assaulted and have turned their lives around. Many clients cannot get over a loss of a husband, wife, or lover and have been able to move forward. I value a partnership. I value an open heart and emotional expression.
" Trained in EMDR therapy using it since 1992.
I would like to tell potential clients that my style is interactive, that I am a good listener, and that most people improve if they are committed to changing. I am particularly good at treating grief and trauma. Patients have come in with multiple losses, have seen their loved ones hurt, injured or murdered, or have themselves been raped, or assaulted and have turned their lives around. Many clients cannot get over a loss of a husband, wife, or lover and have been able to move forward. I value a partnership. I value an open heart and emotional expression.
(415) 800-1940 View (415) 800-1940
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.