EMDR Therapists in San Diego, CA
Free Spirit Coaching & Psychological Services PLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92124
In addition to traditional psychotherapy (CBT, DBT & EMDR), we offer alternative treatments (Hypnotherapy, Equine Coaching, Spiritual Coaching, Crystal Reiki & Sound Healing, Special Events and more.
We are not your average therapists! If you're looking for someone to nod their head in agreement with everything you say or for someone to just listen until "time is up," then this is not the place for you. We are an active part of your treatment. We focus on helping people find stability, life satisfaction and self-love. To do this effectively, means we offer insights and feedback, encourage you to dig deeper and challenge you. We're able to do this with care and compassion because we develop a strong therapeutic alliance built on mutual respect and trust. This is the foundation of what we do.
In addition to traditional psychotherapy (CBT, DBT & EMDR), we offer alternative treatments (Hypnotherapy, Equine Coaching, Spiritual Coaching, Crystal Reiki & Sound Healing, Special Events and more.
We are not your average therapists! If you're looking for someone to nod their head in agreement with everything you say or for someone to just listen until "time is up," then this is not the place for you. We are an active part of your treatment. We focus on helping people find stability, life satisfaction and self-love. To do this effectively, means we offer insights and feedback, encourage you to dig deeper and challenge you. We're able to do this with care and compassion because we develop a strong therapeutic alliance built on mutual respect and trust. This is the foundation of what we do.
Hi there, this is Jyyeun! My name is Jyyeun Kim, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in Irvine, California. I provide telehealth services to clients throughout the state. My practice includes working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in areas such as anxiety, relationship conflicts, trauma, grief, and life transitions, using a blend of Attachment-Based/Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR/Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Culturally Sensitive Therapy to support your healing and personal growth.
Hi there, this is Jyyeun! My name is Jyyeun Kim, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in Irvine, California. I provide telehealth services to clients throughout the state. My practice includes working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in areas such as anxiety, relationship conflicts, trauma, grief, and life transitions, using a blend of Attachment-Based/Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR/Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Culturally Sensitive Therapy to support your healing and personal growth.
Rachel Harris, EMDR Therapy & Intensives
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92116
I specialize in trauma recovery work, by utilizing holistic and integrative approaches, such as EMDR, TF-CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and elements of IFS/parts work.
Have you or your child experienced a distressing event and now seeking emotional healing? Unsure who to trust or where to go to get the healing you deserve after such a scary experience? Handcrafted Counseling & Consulting, led by licensed psychotherapist Rachel Camilo Harris, LMHC, LPCC, specializes in trauma recovery, offering compassionate and creative therapeutic experiences. With a focus on childhood and complex trauma, Rachel uses EMDR and therapy intensives to empower transformation. Whether you're an adult seeking retroactive work or a child in the midst of stress, discover your resilience & handcraft your healing today!
I specialize in trauma recovery work, by utilizing holistic and integrative approaches, such as EMDR, TF-CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and elements of IFS/parts work.
Have you or your child experienced a distressing event and now seeking emotional healing? Unsure who to trust or where to go to get the healing you deserve after such a scary experience? Handcrafted Counseling & Consulting, led by licensed psychotherapist Rachel Camilo Harris, LMHC, LPCC, specializes in trauma recovery, offering compassionate and creative therapeutic experiences. With a focus on childhood and complex trauma, Rachel uses EMDR and therapy intensives to empower transformation. Whether you're an adult seeking retroactive work or a child in the midst of stress, discover your resilience & handcraft your healing today!
My name is Jade Dearing and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Westlake Village, California, working with clients mostly in-person, but I am also open to telehealth if I feel it can be beneficial to the client. I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist working with clients with unresolved childhood developmental trauma (C-PTSD). I use EMDR, parts work (IFS informed), Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals, and the Safe and Sound Protocol. I am committed to helping my clients overcome inner emotional conflicts that are preventing them from leading healthy, happy, and functional lives.
My name is Jade Dearing and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Westlake Village, California, working with clients mostly in-person, but I am also open to telehealth if I feel it can be beneficial to the client. I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist working with clients with unresolved childhood developmental trauma (C-PTSD). I use EMDR, parts work (IFS informed), Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals, and the Safe and Sound Protocol. I am committed to helping my clients overcome inner emotional conflicts that are preventing them from leading healthy, happy, and functional lives.
Laura Channer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Laura Channer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience working with adults, teens, and children. My therapeutic approach includes various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, and Patient-Centered Therapy.
Hello, I'm Laura Channer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience working with adults, teens, and children. My therapeutic approach includes various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, and Patient-Centered Therapy.
I have found EMDR to be an especially powerful therapy, effective in healing PTSD/trauma, and helpful in addressing anxiety, depression, addictions, phobias, present or future fears, and distressing life experiences.
My passion is in helping my clients see themselves as innately whole, healthy, and resilient. I work in partnership with my clients to identify their goals and together we collaborate to work toward these goals. I am an EMDR certified therapist and I provide IFS-informed EMDR therapy in addition to other talk therapy modalities.
I have found EMDR to be an especially powerful therapy, effective in healing PTSD/trauma, and helpful in addressing anxiety, depression, addictions, phobias, present or future fears, and distressing life experiences.
My passion is in helping my clients see themselves as innately whole, healthy, and resilient. I work in partnership with my clients to identify their goals and together we collaborate to work toward these goals. I am an EMDR certified therapist and I provide IFS-informed EMDR therapy in addition to other talk therapy modalities.
Ashley McKinnon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92102
My compassionate, trauma-informed approach integrates EMDR, mindfulness, guided imagery, somatic (mind-body) connection, and parts work to help you heal, grow, and live more authentically.
Currently accepting new clients in California (online and in person) - Are you feeling weighed down by life, struggling in your relationships with others or even with yourself? Maybe you have that "treading water" feeling dealing with anxiety, depression, or lingering effects of trauma, and you're searching for a way to make it all feel lighter so you can rest. You might find yourself seeking not just temporary relief but a meaningful, long-lasting peace and a deeper, more authentic connection with who you are at your core. If you're on this journey and desire to live more fully, grow, and heal, I am here to walk alongside you.
My compassionate, trauma-informed approach integrates EMDR, mindfulness, guided imagery, somatic (mind-body) connection, and parts work to help you heal, grow, and live more authentically.
Currently accepting new clients in California (online and in person) - Are you feeling weighed down by life, struggling in your relationships with others or even with yourself? Maybe you have that "treading water" feeling dealing with anxiety, depression, or lingering effects of trauma, and you're searching for a way to make it all feel lighter so you can rest. You might find yourself seeking not just temporary relief but a meaningful, long-lasting peace and a deeper, more authentic connection with who you are at your core. If you're on this journey and desire to live more fully, grow, and heal, I am here to walk alongside you.
I mostly utilize DBT, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, and EMDR as I’ve found these modalities allow me to help clients make sense of their experiences in order to reconnect to themselves and their loved ones.
Hi, I’m Simone Weber, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from Kailua, Hawaii now based in Oakland, California where I work with clients in person and via telehealth. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, parents of adolescents, and families who are facing the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and life stressors. I approach this intimate work with a trauma-informed and social justice-oriented lens.
I mostly utilize DBT, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, and EMDR as I’ve found these modalities allow me to help clients make sense of their experiences in order to reconnect to themselves and their loved ones.
Hi, I’m Simone Weber, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from Kailua, Hawaii now based in Oakland, California where I work with clients in person and via telehealth. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, parents of adolescents, and families who are facing the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and life stressors. I approach this intimate work with a trauma-informed and social justice-oriented lens.
Trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy and EMDR for trauma, I’m equipped to support both relationships and individuals.
Welcome! My name is Thomas Spence. Currently, I am an AMFT who works with couples and individuals navigating stress, depression, isolation, and identity struggles, among other concerns. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck, seeking support to gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with their values and strengths. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, we explore these challenges, process past experiences, and develop practical tools for meaningful change and renewed self-understanding. Whether you’re focusing on personal growth or looking to deepen your relationship, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy and EMDR for trauma, I’m equipped to support both relationships and individuals.
Welcome! My name is Thomas Spence. Currently, I am an AMFT who works with couples and individuals navigating stress, depression, isolation, and identity struggles, among other concerns. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck, seeking support to gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with their values and strengths. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, we explore these challenges, process past experiences, and develop practical tools for meaningful change and renewed self-understanding. Whether you’re focusing on personal growth or looking to deepen your relationship, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Lindsay Dozier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
Seeking support takes enormous courage. My approach is a balance of candidness and tenderness to meet your needs. I welcome feedback throughout our work to ensure we are on the right track and will continue to check in to support you in the best way possible. I use a trauma-focused lens- incorporating biological, social and psychological perspectives. As a certified Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapist, I work primarily from the EMDR modality and integrate parts work and somatic techniques as well as mind-body medicine approaches when it feels appropriate in our work together.
Seeking support takes enormous courage. My approach is a balance of candidness and tenderness to meet your needs. I welcome feedback throughout our work to ensure we are on the right track and will continue to check in to support you in the best way possible. I use a trauma-focused lens- incorporating biological, social and psychological perspectives. As a certified Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapist, I work primarily from the EMDR modality and integrate parts work and somatic techniques as well as mind-body medicine approaches when it feels appropriate in our work together.
Hello! My name is Katy McDonough, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I use modalities such as EMDR to treat large and small trauma. I also use CBT, Mindfulness and others to address concerns of Depression, Anxiety and other behavioral concerns. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic one, my primary focus is to ensure my patients needs are being met, whether that be from a Humanistic approach, Cognitive or others. My focus is whole person care through a trauma informed lense. have experience with several populations and diagnoses, including trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and others.
Hello! My name is Katy McDonough, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I use modalities such as EMDR to treat large and small trauma. I also use CBT, Mindfulness and others to address concerns of Depression, Anxiety and other behavioral concerns. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic one, my primary focus is to ensure my patients needs are being met, whether that be from a Humanistic approach, Cognitive or others. My focus is whole person care through a trauma informed lense. have experience with several populations and diagnoses, including trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and others.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Our clinical specialties: • Attachment focused dating & breakup recovery • Family of origin & generational issues • Emotional self awareness for parents • Codependency & emotional maturity • Childhood emotional neglect & parentification • Therapists and healthcare workers (doctors, nurses) • Grief & loss, life stage transitions • Trauma & EMDR therapy • Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating • Adult children of alcoholics & addicts • Entrepreneurs and business owners • Money mindset and financial values
Our clinical specialties: • Attachment focused dating & breakup recovery • Family of origin & generational issues • Emotional self awareness for parents • Codependency & emotional maturity • Childhood emotional neglect & parentification • Therapists and healthcare workers (doctors, nurses) • Grief & loss, life stage transitions • Trauma & EMDR therapy • Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating • Adult children of alcoholics & addicts • Entrepreneurs and business owners • Money mindset and financial values
I'm EMDR trained and can help you work through past or current trauma.
I'm passionate about helping trauma survivors, adolescents and young adults struggling with their identity, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. I help those who want to feel more secure in their identity, learn coping skills, and develop healthier more fulfilling relationships with others. Utilizing a collaborative approach, we will explore how to discover a life worth living by identifying your values and understanding how the brain impacts thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Through mindfulness and other evidence based strategies, I teach how to develop self-compassion and tolerate difficult emotions.
I'm EMDR trained and can help you work through past or current trauma.
I'm passionate about helping trauma survivors, adolescents and young adults struggling with their identity, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. I help those who want to feel more secure in their identity, learn coping skills, and develop healthier more fulfilling relationships with others. Utilizing a collaborative approach, we will explore how to discover a life worth living by identifying your values and understanding how the brain impacts thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Through mindfulness and other evidence based strategies, I teach how to develop self-compassion and tolerate difficult emotions.
Kathleen Jansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130 (Online Only)
My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique needs, utilizing techniques from CBT, DBT, Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Brain spotting, aggression replacement therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Hello! I’m Katie, an LMFT with a passion for helping individuals navigate their personal journeys. I have spent the last 11 years working as a therapist to do just that. When I'm not practicing therapy, I'm reading, playing video games, attending my kids' activities, and going on adventures with my family.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique needs, utilizing techniques from CBT, DBT, Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Brain spotting, aggression replacement therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Hello! I’m Katie, an LMFT with a passion for helping individuals navigate their personal journeys. I have spent the last 11 years working as a therapist to do just that. When I'm not practicing therapy, I'm reading, playing video games, attending my kids' activities, and going on adventures with my family.
My name is Ana Gallardo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I provide telehealth services for clients nationwide. I work with adults and children, and I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress. The theoretical orientations I use most in my practice are, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to reduce anxiety and mood disorders and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) for PTSD and trauma-related experiences by replacing negative memories with positive ones. My goal for you is to teach you tools that you can use to better help yourself.
My name is Ana Gallardo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I provide telehealth services for clients nationwide. I work with adults and children, and I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress. The theoretical orientations I use most in my practice are, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to reduce anxiety and mood disorders and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) for PTSD and trauma-related experiences by replacing negative memories with positive ones. My goal for you is to teach you tools that you can use to better help yourself.
I am passionate about providing trauma informed care and I often rely on my training in both EMDR and ACT.
The most fundamental component to effective therapy is having a strong bond with your therapist. When we start therapy together, the first order of business will be establishing that type of bond. From there you will feel the support you need to start exploring the material you've come to therapy to heal.
I am passionate about providing trauma informed care and I often rely on my training in both EMDR and ACT.
The most fundamental component to effective therapy is having a strong bond with your therapist. When we start therapy together, the first order of business will be establishing that type of bond. From there you will feel the support you need to start exploring the material you've come to therapy to heal.
I often use a Solution-Focused and Psychodynamic style that pulls from a variety of evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and others.
Welcome to my page! My name is Dale Brown. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong background in therapy, healthcare, and neuroscience. I enjoy helping clients discover and nurture their unique strengths to overcome new or old challenges. With me, you can expect a compassionate, creative, and effective therapeutic alliance that is committed to helping you achieve your goal. I am here to join with and empower you towards positive change.
I often use a Solution-Focused and Psychodynamic style that pulls from a variety of evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and others.
Welcome to my page! My name is Dale Brown. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong background in therapy, healthcare, and neuroscience. I enjoy helping clients discover and nurture their unique strengths to overcome new or old challenges. With me, you can expect a compassionate, creative, and effective therapeutic alliance that is committed to helping you achieve your goal. I am here to join with and empower you towards positive change.
Elizabeth Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130 (Online Only)
I'm Liz Bailey, a licensed clinical social worker, and I specialize in EMDR therapy. My approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered and I aim to create a safe and secure space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. My approach is to support your pace while collaborating with you to understand your experiences and ultimately help you develop the tools to navigate life's difficulties. I use EMDR, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I'm Liz Bailey, a licensed clinical social worker, and I specialize in EMDR therapy. My approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered and I aim to create a safe and secure space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. My approach is to support your pace while collaborating with you to understand your experiences and ultimately help you develop the tools to navigate life's difficulties. I use EMDR, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am also an Emdr-trained therapist.
Hi, I'm Kai Chiu marriage and family therapist, LMFT117113. As an Asian American and member of the lgbtq+ community, I am aware of the stigma and issues that often accompany the use of mental health services.
I am also an Emdr-trained therapist.
Hi, I'm Kai Chiu marriage and family therapist, LMFT117113. As an Asian American and member of the lgbtq+ community, I am aware of the stigma and issues that often accompany the use of mental health services.
, the creators of TFT and EMDR.
My name is William Perry, M.S., and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 31552) for the past 30 years. I have vast knowledge and experience working with individuals, couples, and families throughout the lifespan with specializations in EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and TFT. I am well versed in working with individuals who have anxiety, depression trauma of all types, phobias such as fear of flying, public speaking, driving, performance, etc. I also have an extensive history of treating those with substance use and other addictive or behavioral challenges.
, the creators of TFT and EMDR.
My name is William Perry, M.S., and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 31552) for the past 30 years. I have vast knowledge and experience working with individuals, couples, and families throughout the lifespan with specializations in EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and TFT. I am well versed in working with individuals who have anxiety, depression trauma of all types, phobias such as fear of flying, public speaking, driving, performance, etc. I also have an extensive history of treating those with substance use and other addictive or behavioral challenges.
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