EMDR Therapists in Placentia, CA

Life and relationships can be hard. Finding someone to talk to can be even harder. As a therapist, I hope to provide a safe, calm, and comfortable place for people to come and talk freely, without judgment. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have worked with many individuals who suffer from PTSD/Trauma, Couples, intimacy issues caused by trauma experienced by one or both partners in a couple, and Pre and Postnatal issues such as Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. Additionally, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Where the healing begins...takes personal courage. Often times, it is not easy to ask for help because our fears of being judged. No longer do you have to suffer alone or in silence from: trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, divorce or relationship difficulties. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience who will compassionately & effectively assist you through the counseling process. The "RDH Factor" of being able to Reveal, Deal, and Heal will provide empowerment. Working with clients to find relief & make changes towards freedom in making decisions & choices is a passion of mine.

I am here to help you change your life! I provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and caring therapeutic approach. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms and gain positive change. Are you feeling anxious, sad, lonely, and struggle with loss of motivation? Are you having boundary issues, relationship issues, work problems, gender identity, culture issues, and/or immigration struggles. I am passionate about working with my clients to meet their goals. Every case is unique and requires a special therapeutic approach. I tailor my approach to your specific needs.

Are you looking to enhance your healing process? Are you ready for tangible change? Here at The Connection, we promote healing through therapy and motion. We're here to guide and provide support as you work toward balancing your physical and mental selves and to learn to slow down. We treat a large variety of presenting concerns in different modalities such as trauma informed yoga therapy, walk therapy, EMDR, traditional talk therapy in various settings, play therapy and individual/personalized yoga sessions. We provide a safe and inviting environment to promote the therapeutic trust and connection.

Sometimes life can be difficult and we can get stuck in ways that keep us from achieving our full potential. Many people stay too long in a place of unhappiness and despair. If you are anxious, depressed, grieving, have difficulties at work, have been thru a traumatic experience or just feel stuck and hopeless, you need someone to understand you and provide the professional support and expertise to help you feel good again. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, children and families of various backgrounds.

Is your first waking thought one of tracking chronic pain in your body to see “how bad it is going to be today?” Do you immediately tense up thinking of how much pain you are in? Do you search for something to distract and numb? Have you been diagnosed with migraine, chronic back pain, IBS, fibromyalgia, or maybe more than one of these? Most of my clients have been in chronic pain for years and have visited doctor after doctor in search of solutions.

Welcome! I'm grateful you're here! I am an EMDR trained therapist, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, as well as other mental health and life challenges. I utilize techniques drawing from EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other integrative approaches. I am eager to collaborate with you in your journey to reaching your full potential!

I am here to help you change your life! I provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and caring therapeutic approach. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms and gain positive change. Are you feeling anxious, sad, lonely, and struggle with loss of motivation? Are you having boundary issues, relationship issues, work problems, gender identity, culture issues, and/or immigration struggles. I am passionate about working with my clients to meet their goals. Every case is unique and requires a special therapeutic approach. I tailor my approach to your specific needs.

Dr. Preet Joneja is a licensed clinical Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2000. She has a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science. Dr. Joneja uses a biopsychosocial framework to health and recovery. She applies evidenced based interventions to help clients cope more effectively with stressful situations, mental health problems, addictions, and chronic conditions that interfere with life and physical health.

I believe in the adaptive healing power that is innate in all of us. A large part of our negative reactions and self-defeating behavior come from the unconscious, that is outside of our reasoning and willpower. By tapping directly into the unconscious and changing the way some memories are stored in the brain, we can stop reacting and begin responding in an adaptive manner. As a licensed psychologist, I have worked with children and adolescents and their families for the past 20 years. I would love to guide you in your journey of self-discovery and wellness.

I practice a style of therapy that is both strengths based and solution focused. It is my belief that people have within themselves and the environment the ability and resources to heal and lead meaningful lives. Traumatic life events have the potential to keep individuals feeling stuck. It can prevent us from realizing our full potential and maintaining a healthy self -esteem. During the course of treatment EMDR therapy may be utilized to resolve those issues and facilitate solutions that work best for you based on your own life experience, beliefs and personal strengths.

Life is a journey, and sometimes it can get rocky. My job is to help you find the right path and enjoy the journey. I work with people struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and chronic pain/illness.

I have been working with and advocating for individuals, families and children since 2006. I strive to provide a comfortable, open and accepting environment for you to begin this process. I use EMDR, psychodynamic, family systems and Cognitive Behavioral interventions to help ease anxiety, set goals, and strengthen your relationships.

Dr. Grimes enjoys providing individual, couple, marital, family, and child therapy. He is also trained to treat sexual abuse and clients dealing with both addiction and mental illness. Interests include but are not limited to attachment theory and spiritual formation throughout life. Dr. Grimes has been in practice for 11 years providing psychological services to a wide variety of issues and populations. He is trained in EMDR a treatment modality that is very effective in relieving trauma.

Encountering many individuals, who lacked a strong support system, led me into the field of counseling and instilled in me a heart for healing. I am trained in EMDR, specializing in trauma and recovery. Additionally, I am Prepare and Enrich certified. I have completed Levels 1-2 Training in Gottman Couples Therapy and a Gottman Education Leader. I love supporting individuals, couples, adolescents, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, self-harm, low self-worth, bicultural identity, and life transitions.

As you take one of the most difficult steps in your pursuit of relief, I offer you my encouragement & support. To thrive, we must face the discomfort of the challenges that are causing us pain & distress. The desire to make changes, yet not knowing how, or where to begin is overwhelming. That’s exactly what therapy can help you with. Together, we will process emotional experiences with a new understanding, while repairing wounds from the past and the present. These include relational issues with yourself + others, insecurities, feeling stuck, difficulty letting go of relationships and resisting change.

Providing in-person and virtual services in Texas and California. I provide safe, empathetic care for children, adolescents, couples, individuals and families, military populations and families/women suffering from Perinatal Mood Disorder. My techniques produce lasting results using the most up-to-date empirically proven approaches. I use technology to provide assessments that allow you to have hard facts that aide in measuring your progress. You are not alone and I look forward to assisting you as you achieve your life goals. I am a Grief Recovery Method Therapist and am an EMDR trained professional.

Mental, emotional and relational struggles negatively impact the most important parts of our lives; ourselves and the relationships that mean the most to us. Often these struggles show up in feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or stuck in painful relationships and unhealthy behaviors and patterns. Discovering mental, emotional and relational health is essential to recovery ourselves and build healthy and strong relationships for a fulfilling life.

My name is Jay (they/them), and I am a trauma psychotherapist focusing on issues including eating disorders, severe emotion dysregulation problems, self-harm, chronic suicidality, sexual assault, military sexual assault, personality disorders, severe anxiety/mood disorders, substance use disorders, and PTSD.