EMDR Therapists in Long Beach, CA
Alex Merlo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90813 (Online Only)
I am also EMDR trained and can provide virtual EMDR sessions.
If this is your first time in therapy, I know that it can be uncomfortable putting yourself out there and I just wanted to say, you came to the right place. It is a huge step to be able to advocate for yourself and acknowledge the fact that you may need some support in areas of your life. If it is not your first time, welcome back! I am looking forward to working with you.
I am also EMDR trained and can provide virtual EMDR sessions.
If this is your first time in therapy, I know that it can be uncomfortable putting yourself out there and I just wanted to say, you came to the right place. It is a huge step to be able to advocate for yourself and acknowledge the fact that you may need some support in areas of your life. If it is not your first time, welcome back! I am looking forward to working with you.
Eric Price Phd
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
I am EMDR trained and offer these sessions weekly, or I am happy to offer EMDR Intensive sessions which is a way to expedite healing in cases that are appropriate.
Most of my clinical training has been with college students, young adults, and LGBTQIA communities, but I have experience working with clients across the lifespan. I specialize in helping clients navigate coming out experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bereavement. I also recognize the ways societal oppression impacts marginalized voices. In therapy, I value creating a safe, warm, trusting environment where you will develop new insight into your life and cultivate new strategies to meet your goals. You are not meant to do this alone and I would be honored to help you along your journey!
I am EMDR trained and offer these sessions weekly, or I am happy to offer EMDR Intensive sessions which is a way to expedite healing in cases that are appropriate.
Most of my clinical training has been with college students, young adults, and LGBTQIA communities, but I have experience working with clients across the lifespan. I specialize in helping clients navigate coming out experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bereavement. I also recognize the ways societal oppression impacts marginalized voices. In therapy, I value creating a safe, warm, trusting environment where you will develop new insight into your life and cultivate new strategies to meet your goals. You are not meant to do this alone and I would be honored to help you along your journey!
I also integrate EMDR with clients who have experienced trauma and/or adverse life events, which impact present, internal and external functioning.
I welcome clients of all ethnicities, sexual identities, religious/spiritual belief systems and socioeconomic status' who are struggling with something in their lives that is making it hard to engage in interpersonal and/or other relationships. This could include difficulty functioning in your romantic partnerships, occupational/educational duties, family systems, and, most importantly, your relationship with yourself. Whether you want to heal from something in the past, learn how to be fully present and confident in your life today, or set yourself up for success in the future, no goal is too small.
I also integrate EMDR with clients who have experienced trauma and/or adverse life events, which impact present, internal and external functioning.
I welcome clients of all ethnicities, sexual identities, religious/spiritual belief systems and socioeconomic status' who are struggling with something in their lives that is making it hard to engage in interpersonal and/or other relationships. This could include difficulty functioning in your romantic partnerships, occupational/educational duties, family systems, and, most importantly, your relationship with yourself. Whether you want to heal from something in the past, learn how to be fully present and confident in your life today, or set yourself up for success in the future, no goal is too small.
Adrina Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90804 (Online Only)
As a queer-identified therapist with a creative arts background, I specialize in EMDR, CBT, and DBT, focusing on trauma recovery, anxiety, and LGBTQIA+ identity issues.
My ideal clients are often part of the LGBTQIA+ community or those experiencing significant life transitions and challenges. They're looking for more than traditional therapy; they need someone who not only understands but also lives the complexities of identity and personal growth. They seek a therapist who can offer both insight and solutions to issues like trauma, anxiety, conflict, and the quest for acceptance. They want to feel validated, supported, and empowered to make authentic life changes.
As a queer-identified therapist with a creative arts background, I specialize in EMDR, CBT, and DBT, focusing on trauma recovery, anxiety, and LGBTQIA+ identity issues.
My ideal clients are often part of the LGBTQIA+ community or those experiencing significant life transitions and challenges. They're looking for more than traditional therapy; they need someone who not only understands but also lives the complexities of identity and personal growth. They seek a therapist who can offer both insight and solutions to issues like trauma, anxiety, conflict, and the quest for acceptance. They want to feel validated, supported, and empowered to make authentic life changes.
I specialize in trauma whether it is complex trauma or intergenerational trauma using individualistic approaches to meet your needs through TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapy.
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences that often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
I specialize in trauma whether it is complex trauma or intergenerational trauma using individualistic approaches to meet your needs through TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapy.
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences that often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
Cindy Lee Collins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90802 (Online Only)
My holistic approach integrates talk therapy, the Comprehensive Resource Model, and EMDR to help you uncover and explore painful experiences that have shaped negative beliefs—like “I’m not good enough,” “I’m unlovable,” or “I’m broken.
You feel stuck and numb. You're just going through the motions, trying to get through the day, knowing you will wake up the next day just to do the same thing all over again. When you are low, you are low, but very rarely, if ever, do you have any highs. You can’t remember the last time you felt happy and wonder if you have ever felt happy. It feels like carrying the weight of the world every day and you're exhausted. You don’t necessarily want to die, but you struggle with the idea of living as you are now. You just need something to change, a hand to help pull you out of the darkness, or a little hope. That's where I come in.
My holistic approach integrates talk therapy, the Comprehensive Resource Model, and EMDR to help you uncover and explore painful experiences that have shaped negative beliefs—like “I’m not good enough,” “I’m unlovable,” or “I’m broken.
You feel stuck and numb. You're just going through the motions, trying to get through the day, knowing you will wake up the next day just to do the same thing all over again. When you are low, you are low, but very rarely, if ever, do you have any highs. You can’t remember the last time you felt happy and wonder if you have ever felt happy. It feels like carrying the weight of the world every day and you're exhausted. You don’t necessarily want to die, but you struggle with the idea of living as you are now. You just need something to change, a hand to help pull you out of the darkness, or a little hope. That's where I come in.
I am also a certified EMDR practitioner.
When you enter my office, you will be met by a very experienced therapist licensed for 20+ years. Whatever anguish and hopelessness you are experiencing or manifesting in your relationship, you will be met with compassion and acceptance, intelligence and sensitivity. If you are feeling haunted by memories and traumas, you will be met with skill and insight and we will work together to minimize the impact of the past. If you are feeling a loss of dignity and an estrangement from the best of yourself, you will be met with reassurance and perspective. My commitment is focused on your healing and growth.
I am also a certified EMDR practitioner.
When you enter my office, you will be met by a very experienced therapist licensed for 20+ years. Whatever anguish and hopelessness you are experiencing or manifesting in your relationship, you will be met with compassion and acceptance, intelligence and sensitivity. If you are feeling haunted by memories and traumas, you will be met with skill and insight and we will work together to minimize the impact of the past. If you are feeling a loss of dignity and an estrangement from the best of yourself, you will be met with reassurance and perspective. My commitment is focused on your healing and growth.
Jonathan Boland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, MPH
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90814 (Online Only)
I work with all populations, but I specialize in trauma, EMDR, sexuality, and LGBTQ.
Are you struggling to reach your full potential? Do you feel like a prisoner of your past? Have traumatic events taken over your life? You're not alone. Life doesn’t have to be this way. I can guide you through the transformation of becoming who you were meant to be, stepping fully into your joy. I'll give you the courage you need to be your true authentic self, always. I’ve helped hundreds of people just like you radically transform their lives, including those healing from trauma and people who desire a healthier sexual relationship with themselves and with others. I’m passionate about assisting others reach their full potential.
I work with all populations, but I specialize in trauma, EMDR, sexuality, and LGBTQ.
Are you struggling to reach your full potential? Do you feel like a prisoner of your past? Have traumatic events taken over your life? You're not alone. Life doesn’t have to be this way. I can guide you through the transformation of becoming who you were meant to be, stepping fully into your joy. I'll give you the courage you need to be your true authentic self, always. I’ve helped hundreds of people just like you radically transform their lives, including those healing from trauma and people who desire a healthier sexual relationship with themselves and with others. I’m passionate about assisting others reach their full potential.
Calvin P. Thompson | EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
Welcome! I am a Black/African American Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR). With over 8 years of experience in the mental health and social work fields, I've been licensed in the beautiful state of California since 2017. My journey began with the University of Southern California’s (USC) Department of Public Safety. There, I discovered my calling to serve humanity and embarked on my pursuit of a Master of Social Work (MSW) at USC. I gained valuable experience working in diverse settings such as corrections facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient centers.
Welcome! I am a Black/African American Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR). With over 8 years of experience in the mental health and social work fields, I've been licensed in the beautiful state of California since 2017. My journey began with the University of Southern California’s (USC) Department of Public Safety. There, I discovered my calling to serve humanity and embarked on my pursuit of a Master of Social Work (MSW) at USC. I gained valuable experience working in diverse settings such as corrections facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient centers.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2007 who is a Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant, Advanced trained Emotionally Focused Therapist for Couples and Families, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, MAPS, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Advanced trained in Gestalt Therapy, so I am able to personalize and tailor the therapy to each clients individual needs.
Do you desire inner harmony, life satisfaction & greater joy in your life? Are you ready to heal from your emotional pain & enhance the quality of your life and relationships? As a compassionate therapist, I can guide you along your healing journey. I am dedicated to helping my clients succeed, experience inner peace, self-acceptance, joy, hope and love. I am intuitive, empathetic, multicultural & multilingual with over 10 years of experience. My specialty areas include: anxiety, PTSD/trauma, attachment issues, depression, addiction, relationship issues (couples and families), grief & loss and self-esteem issue for adults, children & adolescents.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2007 who is a Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant, Advanced trained Emotionally Focused Therapist for Couples and Families, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, MAPS, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Advanced trained in Gestalt Therapy, so I am able to personalize and tailor the therapy to each clients individual needs.
Do you desire inner harmony, life satisfaction & greater joy in your life? Are you ready to heal from your emotional pain & enhance the quality of your life and relationships? As a compassionate therapist, I can guide you along your healing journey. I am dedicated to helping my clients succeed, experience inner peace, self-acceptance, joy, hope and love. I am intuitive, empathetic, multicultural & multilingual with over 10 years of experience. My specialty areas include: anxiety, PTSD/trauma, attachment issues, depression, addiction, relationship issues (couples and families), grief & loss and self-esteem issue for adults, children & adolescents.
Kimberly Dawn Kabar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, KAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803 (Online Only)
My approach often includes EMDR.
I specialize in gender dysphoria, anxiety and trauma. Our journey together is about healing past wounds & shedding the negative beliefs that are keeping you stuck & away from the joy that is your innate right to experience. The struggle to lesson anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria and/or the pain of past traumas has led many of my clients to self-sooth through a variety of ways including eating, smoking, drinking, gaming, & toxic relationships. Through therapy, including EMDR and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, my clients not only get unstuck, they soar.
My approach often includes EMDR.
I specialize in gender dysphoria, anxiety and trauma. Our journey together is about healing past wounds & shedding the negative beliefs that are keeping you stuck & away from the joy that is your innate right to experience. The struggle to lesson anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria and/or the pain of past traumas has led many of my clients to self-sooth through a variety of ways including eating, smoking, drinking, gaming, & toxic relationships. Through therapy, including EMDR and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, my clients not only get unstuck, they soar.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90814
Are you looking to find support for yourself or your child but don't know where to start? Struggling with overwhelm and shutting down instead of feeling productive and joyful? I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem. I'm here to provide effective and compassionate support that goes beyond listening and decreasing superficial symptoms. I tailor my approach to everyone's unique needs, using evidence-based modalities including EMDR, CBT, play therapy, and expressive arts.
Are you looking to find support for yourself or your child but don't know where to start? Struggling with overwhelm and shutting down instead of feeling productive and joyful? I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem. I'm here to provide effective and compassionate support that goes beyond listening and decreasing superficial symptoms. I tailor my approach to everyone's unique needs, using evidence-based modalities including EMDR, CBT, play therapy, and expressive arts.
I utilize EMDR therapy to help my clients process the impact of trauma and highlight that resilience and restore hope.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.
I utilize EMDR therapy to help my clients process the impact of trauma and highlight that resilience and restore hope.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.
Lauren Godlove
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
I am trained and experienced in using EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS)/parts work, as well as other trauma-based recovery models, to help clients heal from many different forms of trauma and wounding.
At different points in our lives, we may find ourselves navigating difficult waters. These periods are tender and sacred, and having the light and guidance of a therapist can be healing in many ways. I have a genuine interest in getting to know you and holding a warm, gentle, nonjudgmental space for you to explore yourself. I am curious about the identities you embody and how these identities intersect and dance within a larger context of family, community, culture, and social systems.
I am trained and experienced in using EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS)/parts work, as well as other trauma-based recovery models, to help clients heal from many different forms of trauma and wounding.
At different points in our lives, we may find ourselves navigating difficult waters. These periods are tender and sacred, and having the light and guidance of a therapist can be healing in many ways. I have a genuine interest in getting to know you and holding a warm, gentle, nonjudgmental space for you to explore yourself. I am curious about the identities you embody and how these identities intersect and dance within a larger context of family, community, culture, and social systems.
I am a certified emdr therapist.
I specialize in healing past traumas and resolving underlying core issues that may be keeping you feeling stuck. I do this by providing a supportive, caring and non-judgmental environment that I believe is needed to work effectively on personal and interpersonal struggles. Together, we will develop meaningful goals to reach your desired outcome and live the life you want. My style is direct, warm, engaged and interactive.
I am a certified emdr therapist.
I specialize in healing past traumas and resolving underlying core issues that may be keeping you feeling stuck. I do this by providing a supportive, caring and non-judgmental environment that I believe is needed to work effectively on personal and interpersonal struggles. Together, we will develop meaningful goals to reach your desired outcome and live the life you want. My style is direct, warm, engaged and interactive.
Catherine Morrill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
EMDR can also be integrated.
Do you need help slowing down and caring for yourself? Do you relate... “I help others, but I’m personally running on empty.” “I can manage a lot, but I can’t figure out why I'm struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, food or body image issues, or past hurts.” “I wish I felt more connected to my own heart and to my partner.” In therapy, I can help you find the healing and support you deserve, so that you can experience more joy and love your life. I bring 20+ years of experience to helping individuals and couples address the wounds, unmet needs and relationship dynamics that cause them so much pain.
EMDR can also be integrated.
Do you need help slowing down and caring for yourself? Do you relate... “I help others, but I’m personally running on empty.” “I can manage a lot, but I can’t figure out why I'm struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, food or body image issues, or past hurts.” “I wish I felt more connected to my own heart and to my partner.” In therapy, I can help you find the healing and support you deserve, so that you can experience more joy and love your life. I bring 20+ years of experience to helping individuals and couples address the wounds, unmet needs and relationship dynamics that cause them so much pain.
Diana Siguenza-Lizarde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
Specializing in EMDR therapy.
People experience feelings that at times are hard to understand. As we go through life we encounter many different issues, concerns or struggles, whatever your issues may be I want to help you through this process by creating a safe, non-judgemental environment to help you fulfill your fullest potential. I specialize in working with individuals facing concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, etc.
Specializing in EMDR therapy.
People experience feelings that at times are hard to understand. As we go through life we encounter many different issues, concerns or struggles, whatever your issues may be I want to help you through this process by creating a safe, non-judgemental environment to help you fulfill your fullest potential. I specialize in working with individuals facing concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, etc.
Hello, my name is Megan Wurtz. I have been a licensed clinical social worker since 2018. I believe that we are all own our guide in our healing journey. I am here to provide support as you discover a deeper sense of self. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, comprehensive resource model, and parts work. I work with clients of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, and race. I am well trained in treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma (PTSD), peer relationships, codependency, family conflict, and life transitions.
Hello, my name is Megan Wurtz. I have been a licensed clinical social worker since 2018. I believe that we are all own our guide in our healing journey. I am here to provide support as you discover a deeper sense of self. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, comprehensive resource model, and parts work. I work with clients of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, and race. I am well trained in treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma (PTSD), peer relationships, codependency, family conflict, and life transitions.
Jasmine Marie Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
Ready for a change? Want to get ways to be empowered and take charge of your life? If you answer yes to these questions then I am a good fit for you. You can take a look at my personal page jasmineadamslcsw.net and find more about my specialties. I am certified in the much sought after EMDR Therapy. I am committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and therapeutic environment, where you will find yourself being able to examine and understand yourself better.
Ready for a change? Want to get ways to be empowered and take charge of your life? If you answer yes to these questions then I am a good fit for you. You can take a look at my personal page jasmineadamslcsw.net and find more about my specialties. I am certified in the much sought after EMDR Therapy. I am committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and therapeutic environment, where you will find yourself being able to examine and understand yourself better.
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
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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.