Brainspotting Therapists in Redondo Beach, CA
Pauline Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (Online Only)
I help with parts work informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
"The wound is the place where the Light enters you." -Rumi I tend to work with highly sensitive people, creatives, healers of all kinds, empaths, spiritual seekers, trauma survivors, and people in recovery from addictions and alcoholic families. I can help with anxiety, depression, inner critics, shame, relationship troubles, people pleasing, anger, rage, control issues, chronic pain, and PTSD. I love trauma work because it gets to the root of many issues that bring folks to therapy. Do you feel overwhelmed? Is it hard to find your voice? Feeling bad about yourself? Uncomfortable in your skin? All of this can shift.
I help with parts work informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
"The wound is the place where the Light enters you." -Rumi I tend to work with highly sensitive people, creatives, healers of all kinds, empaths, spiritual seekers, trauma survivors, and people in recovery from addictions and alcoholic families. I can help with anxiety, depression, inner critics, shame, relationship troubles, people pleasing, anger, rage, control issues, chronic pain, and PTSD. I love trauma work because it gets to the root of many issues that bring folks to therapy. Do you feel overwhelmed? Is it hard to find your voice? Feeling bad about yourself? Uncomfortable in your skin? All of this can shift.
I am trained in Brainspotting, which offers the opportunity to process and release a wide range of emotionally and bodily-based conditions which is an excellent tool that can be integrated into your therapy.
My specialty as a therapist is eating disorder recovery, body image issues, self-esteem, and creating a safe and supportive space to explore any and all issues that come up in the struggles of life. My clients range in age from adolescent/teens to adults. My other areas of treatment include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, maladaptive behaviors, and trauma.
I am trained in Brainspotting, which offers the opportunity to process and release a wide range of emotionally and bodily-based conditions which is an excellent tool that can be integrated into your therapy.
My specialty as a therapist is eating disorder recovery, body image issues, self-esteem, and creating a safe and supportive space to explore any and all issues that come up in the struggles of life. My clients range in age from adolescent/teens to adults. My other areas of treatment include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, maladaptive behaviors, and trauma.
Well-Play Counseling & Wellbeing Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, APCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
If you are an African American/Black or woman of color struggling with life stressors, mental health issues, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, trauma, racism in the workplace, generational trauma, or more, it is time to give Well-Play Counseling & Wellbeing Center a call. We have trained therapists waiting to assist you in your healing journey. We create a safe healing space free of judgment and shame so that you can heal. We are eclectic in our approach as one size does not fit all, we have therapists who specialize in CBT, inner child, Brainspotting, EMDR, and other modalities. Ready to heal, give us a call.
If you are an African American/Black or woman of color struggling with life stressors, mental health issues, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, trauma, racism in the workplace, generational trauma, or more, it is time to give Well-Play Counseling & Wellbeing Center a call. We have trained therapists waiting to assist you in your healing journey. We create a safe healing space free of judgment and shame so that you can heal. We are eclectic in our approach as one size does not fit all, we have therapists who specialize in CBT, inner child, Brainspotting, EMDR, and other modalities. Ready to heal, give us a call.
Kelly Spagnuolo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Kelly is a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, trained in Attachment focused EMDR, trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and trained under one of the founding member of the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy.
Kelly Spagnuolo is devoted to helping her clients tap into their unique ability to heal, assisting them in accessing their unlimited potential. Through her unconditional positive regard and compassionate attunement, Kelly is masterful at providing a safe space for healing to occur. Kelly knows first-hand how to heal the wounded parts inside. As a result, she is able to guide her clients on their journey to Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, and gracefully facilitates a re-connection to the Authentic Self. Kelly is able to assist her clients with healing on all levels of Consciousness; Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual.
Kelly is a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, trained in Attachment focused EMDR, trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and trained under one of the founding member of the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy.
Kelly Spagnuolo is devoted to helping her clients tap into their unique ability to heal, assisting them in accessing their unlimited potential. Through her unconditional positive regard and compassionate attunement, Kelly is masterful at providing a safe space for healing to occur. Kelly knows first-hand how to heal the wounded parts inside. As a result, she is able to guide her clients on their journey to Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, and gracefully facilitates a re-connection to the Authentic Self. Kelly is able to assist her clients with healing on all levels of Consciousness; Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual.
Additionally, I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, brainspotting, and emotion-focused therapy.
I am delighted to join my clients on their journey to self-improvement! I am a firm believer that people are resilient and utilize a strengths-based approach. I see recovery as a continuum and people will change if they are willing to put in the time and effort. I am committed to helping people achieve their lifelong dreams. I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to working with clients for the past 22 years. I also possess a doctoral degree in social work from the University of Sydney. I can relate to those who have experienced trauma and have had to learn to be authentic with their feelings.
Additionally, I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, brainspotting, and emotion-focused therapy.
I am delighted to join my clients on their journey to self-improvement! I am a firm believer that people are resilient and utilize a strengths-based approach. I see recovery as a continuum and people will change if they are willing to put in the time and effort. I am committed to helping people achieve their lifelong dreams. I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to working with clients for the past 22 years. I also possess a doctoral degree in social work from the University of Sydney. I can relate to those who have experienced trauma and have had to learn to be authentic with their feelings.
Dr. Amy L. Huang Brainspotting Emdr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Both EMDR and brainspotting have been proven to be effective treatments for trauma.
I have an affinity for working with people who have suffered from childhood abuse. Many people who have experienced childhood abuse have low-self esteem, depression, and anxiety. These conditions cause people to have difficulties connecting with others, maintaining a steady job or to have healthy families. Such individuals may have insecure or avoidant attachment styles, are going through IVF or living in solitude not by choice. Other clientele may have difficulty holding onto a job or believe that people are out to get them. My hope is to help you see a better future for yourself. I see both individuals and couples.
Both EMDR and brainspotting have been proven to be effective treatments for trauma.
I have an affinity for working with people who have suffered from childhood abuse. Many people who have experienced childhood abuse have low-self esteem, depression, and anxiety. These conditions cause people to have difficulties connecting with others, maintaining a steady job or to have healthy families. Such individuals may have insecure or avoidant attachment styles, are going through IVF or living in solitude not by choice. Other clientele may have difficulty holding onto a job or believe that people are out to get them. My hope is to help you see a better future for yourself. I see both individuals and couples.
Charleen Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Incorporating a whole person approach to healing, we will use mind-body therapies, like Brainspotting, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Art Therapy to get out of your head and heal the root of your emotional pain.
This can’t be your life! You’ve been hanging by a thread. You can’t quiet your thoughts and the overwhelm consumes you. The tension that plagues your mind and body refuses to be ignored. Intuitively, you know something’s not right. You’re struggling to get things done – this is so unlike you. You're in a haze and unable to pinpoint when things became so unmanageable. Struggling to keep up is draining the life out of you. Now you’re the micro-manager, clinging to control and scared to let go. You’re an emotional baggage claim, harboring all the emotions you never processed. You resent feeling this way. Something has to change.
Incorporating a whole person approach to healing, we will use mind-body therapies, like Brainspotting, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Art Therapy to get out of your head and heal the root of your emotional pain.
This can’t be your life! You’ve been hanging by a thread. You can’t quiet your thoughts and the overwhelm consumes you. The tension that plagues your mind and body refuses to be ignored. Intuitively, you know something’s not right. You’re struggling to get things done – this is so unlike you. You're in a haze and unable to pinpoint when things became so unmanageable. Struggling to keep up is draining the life out of you. Now you’re the micro-manager, clinging to control and scared to let go. You’re an emotional baggage claim, harboring all the emotions you never processed. You resent feeling this way. Something has to change.
Brian Polis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, PPS
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (Online Only)
Brainspotting/EMDR trained, I approach therapy with a humanistic mindset, focused on developing insight to overcome the barriers that are preventing you from fully living life.
Opening up around the vulnerable and intimate details of our lives can be very uncomfortable. There is so much pressure to be “happy”, “better”, or “perfect”, while receiving messaging that being anything else is unacceptable. We are very adaptive yet often struggle to effectively get our needs met, so may engage in avoidance behaviors and withhold or internalize our feelings to try to prevent things from getting worse. You want to feel more like your true self and get more satisfaction out of your relationships. You need an unconditionally supportive, non-judgmental, creative, and humorous therapist who accepts you however you are.
Brainspotting/EMDR trained, I approach therapy with a humanistic mindset, focused on developing insight to overcome the barriers that are preventing you from fully living life.
Opening up around the vulnerable and intimate details of our lives can be very uncomfortable. There is so much pressure to be “happy”, “better”, or “perfect”, while receiving messaging that being anything else is unacceptable. We are very adaptive yet often struggle to effectively get our needs met, so may engage in avoidance behaviors and withhold or internalize our feelings to try to prevent things from getting worse. You want to feel more like your true self and get more satisfaction out of your relationships. You need an unconditionally supportive, non-judgmental, creative, and humorous therapist who accepts you however you are.
Dr. Danika Zivot - Coaching & Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, DBH, MFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Danika is an interactive therapist - she doesn't just sit back and listen! She specialize's in behavioral health, emotional regulation, health + wellness coaching, and professional and personal growth. She uses compassion and directness as she helps you uncover and break the unhealthy patterns that can keep you stuck, and help you develop the skills and strategies to create a balanced and fulfilling life. She can help you experience healthier relationships with yourself and with others, enhance your emotional intelligence and rational perspective, and be more balanced between mind, body, and soul.
Danika is an interactive therapist - she doesn't just sit back and listen! She specialize's in behavioral health, emotional regulation, health + wellness coaching, and professional and personal growth. She uses compassion and directness as she helps you uncover and break the unhealthy patterns that can keep you stuck, and help you develop the skills and strategies to create a balanced and fulfilling life. She can help you experience healthier relationships with yourself and with others, enhance your emotional intelligence and rational perspective, and be more balanced between mind, body, and soul.
I specialize in cutting edge techniques that work at the level of the unconscious mind to help gently and efficiently shift unwanted patterns of behavior. We often don't realize that the way we respond and perceive things in the present is due to past programming. This programming not only creates a blueprint for who we choose and how we behave in our intimate relationships but also determines our ability to cope with stress and deal with painful emotions throughout our lifetime. The techniques I use and teach my clients work especially well with anxiety, phobias, depression and trauma.
I specialize in cutting edge techniques that work at the level of the unconscious mind to help gently and efficiently shift unwanted patterns of behavior. We often don't realize that the way we respond and perceive things in the present is due to past programming. This programming not only creates a blueprint for who we choose and how we behave in our intimate relationships but also determines our ability to cope with stress and deal with painful emotions throughout our lifetime. The techniques I use and teach my clients work especially well with anxiety, phobias, depression and trauma.
Marika Gonzalez Reznichek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Online Only)
Life can feel overwhelming. An unexpected event can suddenly throw everything off balance, or many smaller stresses can build up and make it hard to cope with everyday tasks. Together we can explore your inner strengths and how to use them moving forward and find healing throughout the process. I am dedicated to social justice and believe that it’s important to find awareness of one’s resilience in the process of self-discovery and acceptance.
Life can feel overwhelming. An unexpected event can suddenly throw everything off balance, or many smaller stresses can build up and make it hard to cope with everyday tasks. Together we can explore your inner strengths and how to use them moving forward and find healing throughout the process. I am dedicated to social justice and believe that it’s important to find awareness of one’s resilience in the process of self-discovery and acceptance.
Does your middle school or high school aged child need some additional support? Are they struggling in school or with maintaining friendships? Perhaps someone in the family is ill with cancer or has a substance abuse issue? I specialize in working with children and families navigating life's difficult moments and transitions. With over 20 years of experience as a school counselor, and over 30 years in practice as a therapist, I bring a unique perspective in helping individuals adjust. I work with the entire family to help promote positive behavior and teach coping skills.
Does your middle school or high school aged child need some additional support? Are they struggling in school or with maintaining friendships? Perhaps someone in the family is ill with cancer or has a substance abuse issue? I specialize in working with children and families navigating life's difficult moments and transitions. With over 20 years of experience as a school counselor, and over 30 years in practice as a therapist, I bring a unique perspective in helping individuals adjust. I work with the entire family to help promote positive behavior and teach coping skills.
Life transitions exist in all parts of our lives and those changes, whether good or bad, can be challenging to navigate. I specialize in working with couples, families & individuals seeking Counseling and/or Mediation during various stages of their relationships. I also specialize in Sex Addiction Betrayal Trauma and Infidelity. I work with the partners of a sex addicts. Partners of sex addicts find their lives have been turned upside down. Life as they knew it has vanished. I can help to navigate through this new ground and prepare for disclosure if that is desired by the partner.
Life transitions exist in all parts of our lives and those changes, whether good or bad, can be challenging to navigate. I specialize in working with couples, families & individuals seeking Counseling and/or Mediation during various stages of their relationships. I also specialize in Sex Addiction Betrayal Trauma and Infidelity. I work with the partners of a sex addicts. Partners of sex addicts find their lives have been turned upside down. Life as they knew it has vanished. I can help to navigate through this new ground and prepare for disclosure if that is desired by the partner.
Sara Sedlik Haynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
I specialize in couple counseling, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, communication issues, and other issues like trauma, anxiety and ADHD. I work with adults and older teens who feel ready to do deep work. The problem is that most people wait, hoping things will shift on their own...but that rarely works. Therapy is effective because it moves us from a state of dysregulation to regulation; when the brain-body connection is in balance, our whole life from decision-making, performance and relationships are easier and more fulfilling. If your goal is to feel more in control and less frustrated, I will help you.
I specialize in couple counseling, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, communication issues, and other issues like trauma, anxiety and ADHD. I work with adults and older teens who feel ready to do deep work. The problem is that most people wait, hoping things will shift on their own...but that rarely works. Therapy is effective because it moves us from a state of dysregulation to regulation; when the brain-body connection is in balance, our whole life from decision-making, performance and relationships are easier and more fulfilling. If your goal is to feel more in control and less frustrated, I will help you.
Have you experienced a traumatic event in your life and having recurring nightmares, flashbacks and panic attacks? Feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, overwhelmed and unable to cope with life's challenges? Have you experienced domestic violence in your home and feel alone and hopeless? Has your self-esteem and self-worth been affected by negative and self-defeating patterns and you're feeling frustrated? I provide a safe and trusting environment for adults and couples who need a competent and compassionate therapist that can help you improve the quality of your life.
Have you experienced a traumatic event in your life and having recurring nightmares, flashbacks and panic attacks? Feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, overwhelmed and unable to cope with life's challenges? Have you experienced domestic violence in your home and feel alone and hopeless? Has your self-esteem and self-worth been affected by negative and self-defeating patterns and you're feeling frustrated? I provide a safe and trusting environment for adults and couples who need a competent and compassionate therapist that can help you improve the quality of your life.
Evelyn Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
A graduate of the University of Southern California, I became involved in trauma and play therapy while at UCLA's Department of Pediatrics. Transitioning to private practice in 2003, I continue to work with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as an EMDR Certified Therapist, I serve adults, children and adolescents with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, and ADD/ADHD, as well as individuals and families with grief and loss, stage of life/adjustment, behavioral, attachment, domestic violence and other abuse issues.
A graduate of the University of Southern California, I became involved in trauma and play therapy while at UCLA's Department of Pediatrics. Transitioning to private practice in 2003, I continue to work with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as an EMDR Certified Therapist, I serve adults, children and adolescents with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, and ADD/ADHD, as well as individuals and families with grief and loss, stage of life/adjustment, behavioral, attachment, domestic violence and other abuse issues.
Jennifer Seidner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Sessions can focus on navigating through stressful times, shedding past patterns, looking for growth opportunities or searching for a more balanced life. My areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, grief, behavioral issues, anger management, social skills, self-esteem, family dynamics, personal growth, high-stress environments, adoption & medical patient/caregiver support. Let's develop the skills needed to build confidence, improve communication skills, dive deep into bringing out your identity and feel in control of your emotions, create coping skills to build better habits, battle procrastination & have more fulfillment in life.
Sessions can focus on navigating through stressful times, shedding past patterns, looking for growth opportunities or searching for a more balanced life. My areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, grief, behavioral issues, anger management, social skills, self-esteem, family dynamics, personal growth, high-stress environments, adoption & medical patient/caregiver support. Let's develop the skills needed to build confidence, improve communication skills, dive deep into bringing out your identity and feel in control of your emotions, create coping skills to build better habits, battle procrastination & have more fulfillment in life.
Vonique Schmidt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Are you interested in direct feedback and skills that you can bring home and do something with? Do you need to be called out every once in a while? If you need more interaction than someone who nods knowingly and repeats everything you say back to you, I am a good fit for you. I don't believe therapy should be a mystical process. Therapy is a tool that is designed to help you navigate the murky waters, feel connected to all of your emotions, and help challenge behaviors that may have once served you and no longer do.
Are you interested in direct feedback and skills that you can bring home and do something with? Do you need to be called out every once in a while? If you need more interaction than someone who nods knowingly and repeats everything you say back to you, I am a good fit for you. I don't believe therapy should be a mystical process. Therapy is a tool that is designed to help you navigate the murky waters, feel connected to all of your emotions, and help challenge behaviors that may have once served you and no longer do.
Nattalie Tehrani
Registered Psychological Associate , MA, PA
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Navigating mood disorders, addiction, or entrenched behavioral patterns can leave anyone feeling stuck and in need of meaningful change. Together, we'll address your unique challenges, paving the way for transformative shifts and a renewed sense of self. I adopt a casual and direct style, prioritizing authenticity and mutual respect. Guided by curiosity, I strive to help you identify and reassess behaviors and patterns that may have once been helpful but now impede your growth. Our collaboration will create a space where you can explore, understand, and ultimately transform your life.
Navigating mood disorders, addiction, or entrenched behavioral patterns can leave anyone feeling stuck and in need of meaningful change. Together, we'll address your unique challenges, paving the way for transformative shifts and a renewed sense of self. I adopt a casual and direct style, prioritizing authenticity and mutual respect. Guided by curiosity, I strive to help you identify and reassess behaviors and patterns that may have once been helpful but now impede your growth. Our collaboration will create a space where you can explore, understand, and ultimately transform your life.
Raising a child with anxiety, ADHD, or a history of trauma can feel overwhelming. You might see them struggling to focus, lashing out, or shutting down, and as a parent, it’s heartbreaking to feel unsure of how to help. You’ve tried everything, but you’re still watching your child navigate big emotions, all while feeling like you’re failing them. Let me tell you, you’re not.
Raising a child with anxiety, ADHD, or a history of trauma can feel overwhelming. You might see them struggling to focus, lashing out, or shutting down, and as a parent, it’s heartbreaking to feel unsure of how to help. You’ve tried everything, but you’re still watching your child navigate big emotions, all while feeling like you’re failing them. Let me tell you, you’re not.
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Brainspotting Therapists
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.