EMDR Therapists in San Diego, CA

If you desire change and healing in areas of your life, I would love to walk alongside you in the counseling room to unpack your story and help you explore what that healing could look like. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate, and authentic space for you to feel seen and known as you process your present and past. If you're hoping to address traumatic memories and PTSD symptoms, I also provide EMDR therapy as a specialized option for working through trauma and distressing experiences.

Hi! I am Kristy Labardee, LMFT and my therapy approach offers personalized paths. I use humanistic therapy to foster self-acceptance and overcome challenges. CBT helps manage emotions and behaviors, while EMDR tackles trauma's impact on the present. My approach to therapy offers several paths. In humanistic therapy, I create a space for self-acceptance through empathy and validation, guiding clients to overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives. For those seeking to manage emotions and behaviors, I utilize CBT to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, equipping clients with skills to tackle anxiety, depression, and more.

What does it mean to thrive? The heart of my practice is the very essence of equipping individuals and families to live a life where they thrive. To thrive is a means of growth, to flourish, revive, change-state or turn.

In our work together, my essential goal is that you feel heard, respected, and understood. I find that one of the most important predictors of effective therapy starts with the relationship between client and therapist. I consider my role as your therapist an honor. I aim to create a comfortable, inviting, and safe space for you to share, and for us to work collectively. I feel your voice is just as, if not more, valuable than mine. With over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I am confident that working collaboratively, you will find our time together beneficial.

If you are looking for a safe , nurturing , and welcoming setting to work on your self , family and or relationship issues you found it. I help clients with emotional pain or help them heal from family of origin issues . I treat trauma and addictions. I help people understand how and why their life has been unmanageable or how the same patterns of thinking, perceiving and or interacting with others is hurting them and or keeping them stuck. It is not easy to find a therapist or the right one and I do not know if I am however this process is part of that journey. So Lets give a try and reach out for a free consultation.

**VIDEO & IN PERSON SESSIONS AVAILABLE**Tossing and turning, can't sleep, worried all the time and so much change feels uncertain. Though I've never met you, I imagine how uncertain it feels to have so much change happening at once and your relationships under stress. Whether you're in a relationship or just ended one, you probably find yourself overthinking and feeling lonely and disconnected. Sometimes you just need to talk things out in a safe place with zero judgment with a strategy and a direction towards a solution.

Do you want to increase your self-awareness, improve how you manage your emotions, learn to be kinder to yourself, set boundaries with people in your life, understand your needs and practice better self-care? I am here to help you with that and more. I work with young and middle aged adults to who are functioning in their day to day life but perhaps feel anxious, lost, or unhappy, are dissatisfied with their relationships, or feel weighed down by their past. I want to help you move through barriers that keep you from living a more authentic and meaningful life.

As a psychodynamic therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families with varying issues and goals. Certified in EMDR, I specialize in trauma assessment on the premise of shame within the human condition. Through a holistic practice, I use evidence-based treatments such as Attachment style, CBT, Narrative, Solution Focused, and Strengths-based therapy with experience in clinical settings such as partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, substance rehabilitation, and schools.

My approach in treatment is to help uncover, resource, release, and heal the wounds that are interfering in the client's present experiences. I specialize in working with those suffering from the aftermath of early childhood and developmental trauma, present relationship trauma, and those suffering with blocks to secure connection in their relationships. Stylistically, I am open, honest, informative, and aim to always offer my clients the warmth and safety necessary to lean into our relationship as a safe haven as we embark on their healing journey.

I work with individuals, adolescents, couples and families who desire to live a better life and have connection in their relationships. Did you know that "pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" (. I didn't. Everyone experiences suffering. Learning how NOT to suffer is life changing. We'll explore the beliefs and meanings that were created during your socialization. You'll learn simple tools and gain awareness about how the process of suffering happens for you and how to NOT suffer. It requires willingness, vulnerability and a commitment to not give up. You also have the option to experience EMDR, a powerful modality when stuck.

In my practice, I support individuals embracing life’s experiences, from overcoming challenges like anxiety and depression to enhancing family and relationship dynamics. Ideal clients seek both relief and deeper understanding from their experiences. From children blossoming in school to adults navigating significant life changes, each brings unique goals—strengthening relationships, mastering emotional regulation, or rekindling purpose. Together, we transform challenges into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Hello! I'm so glad we've crossed paths. I wholeheartedly believe you have the answers you need within. Often, though, our experiences have left us with constant thoughts that doubt, shame, & judge us. It gets confusing what to believe. Together, we’ll get to know & understand the cause of your struggles & work towards healing so you learn to love, trust & show up for yourself. Then you're able to show up how you want in relationships, at work & in life. I commit to being fully present & compassionate with you every step along the way. Let's do this! Healing is 100% possible.

Have you tried talk therapy and still feel stuck or overwhelmed? Talk therapy can be helpful however there are other evidenced based therapies, such as EMDR, that can transform your life with lasting results that relieve you from the pain that you are experiencing by focusing on brain-body connection. I treat adults 18+ who struggle with PTSD, childhood trauma, depression, feelings of hopelessness, fear of abandonment, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship issues, and more. I use a holistic, integrative approach to focus on the whole-person and address mind, body, spirit, as they are all inter-connected.

You’ve tried it all—self-help books, podcasts, even weekly therapy—but you still find yourself just trying to get through each day. Your relationships feel strained because past traumatic experiences keep getting in the way of feeling safe and connected with others. You’re triggered by things you thought you had already worked through, and despite all your efforts, the symptoms, difficulties, and negative self-talk persist. You need help now, and the idea of spending months or years in traditional weekly therapy feels overwhelming and slow. I’m passionate about helping people heal deeply and rapidly through EMDR Therapy Intensives.

I utilize body-based techniques with traditional talk therapy to approach emotional obstacles from multiple angles. I work in a collaborative, strengths-based approach where clients can explore all parts of themselves. I assist clients in accessing inner resilience and clarifying personal values to live a meaningful life. People of all genders, sexualities, and relationship types are celebrated here.

I can currently offer appointments within one week. Treatment specialties: Trauma and Loss. My clients typically have tried to avoid therapy for months, perhaps, years; therefore, there are layers of issues to address. Most clients are looking for immediate solace to include feeling validated, welcome, and to form a trusting alliance with their therapist. We will establish that very quickly. While many of my clients present with relationship issues, but trauma, loss, moral injury, and unresolved grief may be at the root of the problem. I love working with a variety of clients and issues. I look forward to hearing from you.

Troy and Vicki Vander Zwart's practice goal is to give you a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental place to express your deepest thoughts and feelings, explore options to resolve the problems you are facing, and support and encourage you as you face them. We believe that a willingness to change and face the hardships in your life will lead toward personal growth and maturity. In therapy, you will gain insight, wisdom, and practical coping skills to face your personal issues with confidence so that you can have a more stable home life, a more rewarding career, or more fulfilling relationships.

Clients that have experienced trauma, substance abuse and family issues. Struggling with depression and anxiety.

Sometimes our best life can feel out of reach. A part of us feels stuck in cognitive or relational patterns that served us at one time, but do not serve us well anymore. We want to make some changes, but we find ourselves stuck. Poet Mary Oliver asked the question, "What will you do with this one wild and precious life?" I'm here to listen as you figure out how you want to answer this question, and to witness the work you need to do to get there. Our best selves, living our best lives, are within reach.