EMDR Therapists in Santa Clarita, CA
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Santa Clarita Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Our diverse team of therapists are certified in many therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method, Brainspotting, Exposure and Response Prevention, and DBT.
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
Our diverse team of therapists are certified in many therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method, Brainspotting, Exposure and Response Prevention, and DBT.
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
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I utilize evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, CPT and PE.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile and consider me as your next therapist! It is an honor to work with people like you, who are ready work towards the life they want. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, who specializes in Depression and Anxiety, Life transitions and adjustment disorders. I also have extensive experience treating trauma, having worked as an Active Duty Psychologist for the US Air Force.
I utilize evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, CPT and PE.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile and consider me as your next therapist! It is an honor to work with people like you, who are ready work towards the life they want. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, who specializes in Depression and Anxiety, Life transitions and adjustment disorders. I also have extensive experience treating trauma, having worked as an Active Duty Psychologist for the US Air Force.
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Eileen McDaniel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (Online Only)
I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) Therapy, an evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD and other trauma.
Are you ready to create a life worth living? I can help you work through trauma and addiction and help you learn to manage anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders that may get in the way of your dreams. It can be difficult to share our deepest fears and injuries with others. I offer a safe, respectful space where we can work together to help you improve your daily life.
I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) Therapy, an evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD and other trauma.
Are you ready to create a life worth living? I can help you work through trauma and addiction and help you learn to manage anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders that may get in the way of your dreams. It can be difficult to share our deepest fears and injuries with others. I offer a safe, respectful space where we can work together to help you improve your daily life.
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Laura Helquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (Online Only)
I am formally trained in EMDR , a form of trauma therapy.
I am experienced in working with couples that may be struggling with connection, communication, betrayal, or simply supporting relationships to adapt and grow through the stages of life. In your relationship, there may be times where you feel that you are fighting too often or feel that nothing will change... but hope is not lost. It's never too late to learn how to create healthy connections with one another. When working with couples or individuals, I have experience working with complex PTSD, faith-transitions, interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-compassion, and self-empowerment.
I am formally trained in EMDR , a form of trauma therapy.
I am experienced in working with couples that may be struggling with connection, communication, betrayal, or simply supporting relationships to adapt and grow through the stages of life. In your relationship, there may be times where you feel that you are fighting too often or feel that nothing will change... but hope is not lost. It's never too late to learn how to create healthy connections with one another. When working with couples or individuals, I have experience working with complex PTSD, faith-transitions, interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-compassion, and self-empowerment.
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Yvette Diaz de Tuesta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (Online Only)
I am certified in CBT, EMDR, DBT, CPT, TFCBT, Seeking Safety, MAP, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), ART (Aggression Replacement Training), and PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies).
Making the choice to get help can be scary and difficult. However, once you make that decision and you start receiving the help and guidance you need, you will feel listened to, safe, and empowered. We can work together to explore what is impacting your life and holding you back from having the life you want. I have over 13yrs of experience, working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
I am certified in CBT, EMDR, DBT, CPT, TFCBT, Seeking Safety, MAP, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), ART (Aggression Replacement Training), and PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies).
Making the choice to get help can be scary and difficult. However, once you make that decision and you start receiving the help and guidance you need, you will feel listened to, safe, and empowered. We can work together to explore what is impacting your life and holding you back from having the life you want. I have over 13yrs of experience, working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
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April Wess
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
I am trained in EMDR therapy to overcome trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling stuck? Does it feel like you can't move on from past stress and trauma? Life doesn't ask for permission before throwing challenges in our paths. You may not be able to control these circumstances, but with courage and support you can keep moving forward and find joy in the journey ahead. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other life stressors that have left them feeling lost. By working together, it is my goal to help build insight into your own unique experience and help you ascend toward the fullest version of yourself.
I am trained in EMDR therapy to overcome trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling stuck? Does it feel like you can't move on from past stress and trauma? Life doesn't ask for permission before throwing challenges in our paths. You may not be able to control these circumstances, but with courage and support you can keep moving forward and find joy in the journey ahead. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other life stressors that have left them feeling lost. By working together, it is my goal to help build insight into your own unique experience and help you ascend toward the fullest version of yourself.
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These techniques include EMDR, IFS, brain-spotting, flash technique, mind/body work, mindfulness, grounding, tapping and trauma-informed yoga.
Hello and welcome! My name is Jessica Millanponce and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to start by saying how honored I am that you took time to learn a little bit about me and my clinical care approach. It is my belief and experience that complex-relational trauma and attachment injuries show up in our lives and are the catalyst for symptoms that resemble anxiety, depression, dissociation, hyperactivity and various mood disorders. My approach to care is and has to be gentle, self-guided and compassionate as we explore the inner parts of Self that need attention, unburdening and healing.
These techniques include EMDR, IFS, brain-spotting, flash technique, mind/body work, mindfulness, grounding, tapping and trauma-informed yoga.
Hello and welcome! My name is Jessica Millanponce and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to start by saying how honored I am that you took time to learn a little bit about me and my clinical care approach. It is my belief and experience that complex-relational trauma and attachment injuries show up in our lives and are the catalyst for symptoms that resemble anxiety, depression, dissociation, hyperactivity and various mood disorders. My approach to care is and has to be gentle, self-guided and compassionate as we explore the inner parts of Self that need attention, unburdening and healing.
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Michelle Lepine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
I am a certified EMDR therapist, and also provide traditional talk therapy.
Are you struggling with getting back to normal life after experiencing a distressing or traumatic event(s)? Maybe you’re experiencing intrusive thoughts about what happened, feeling consumed with anxiety, overwhelm, or guilt, and you’re now finding it difficult to carry on with your normal daily tasks. Maybe you’ve experienced a perinatal trauma (e.g., miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, or a traumatic birth), and are trying to figure out how you can go on after this. Or perhaps you’re a new mom trying to manage anxiety in the postpartum period. You want to feel calmer, more confident, and you are ready to find lasting peace.
I am a certified EMDR therapist, and also provide traditional talk therapy.
Are you struggling with getting back to normal life after experiencing a distressing or traumatic event(s)? Maybe you’re experiencing intrusive thoughts about what happened, feeling consumed with anxiety, overwhelm, or guilt, and you’re now finding it difficult to carry on with your normal daily tasks. Maybe you’ve experienced a perinatal trauma (e.g., miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, or a traumatic birth), and are trying to figure out how you can go on after this. Or perhaps you’re a new mom trying to manage anxiety in the postpartum period. You want to feel calmer, more confident, and you are ready to find lasting peace.
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Dr. Ana Ochoa PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (Online Only)
With her use of psychedelics, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, she provides a powerful combination of tx to rid trauma.
Do suffer from emotions that are overwhelming? Are you constantly anxious/afraid/sad?Do you find yourself with excessive negative thoughts? Stop living life this way, you can get rid of your psychological pain and create a life worth living. Dr. Ochoa comes with a profound dedication to guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing from emotional trauma by the use of psychedelics, emdr, and somatic experiencing.
With her use of psychedelics, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, she provides a powerful combination of tx to rid trauma.
Do suffer from emotions that are overwhelming? Are you constantly anxious/afraid/sad?Do you find yourself with excessive negative thoughts? Stop living life this way, you can get rid of your psychological pain and create a life worth living. Dr. Ochoa comes with a profound dedication to guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing from emotional trauma by the use of psychedelics, emdr, and somatic experiencing.
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My approach combines positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, EMDR and depth psychology to explore the unconscious influences.
Even the strongest people need help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. You may have noticed that you have been experiencing problems sleeping, problems in your relationships or problems functioning at work. Everyone has hurdles to overcome that sometimes include being weighed down by self-doubt, shame, worry, loneliness and only seeing what you did wrong. You may ask yourself “how can I continue like this”, well you don’t have to. It is possible to change and love your life.
My approach combines positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, EMDR and depth psychology to explore the unconscious influences.
Even the strongest people need help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. You may have noticed that you have been experiencing problems sleeping, problems in your relationships or problems functioning at work. Everyone has hurdles to overcome that sometimes include being weighed down by self-doubt, shame, worry, loneliness and only seeing what you did wrong. You may ask yourself “how can I continue like this”, well you don’t have to. It is possible to change and love your life.
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Erin Hickman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
I am certified as an expert in perinatal mental health, trained in EMDR, Flash EMDR and Brainspotting, and have experience working in the school system with elementary, junior high and high school students.
Hello. I am so glad you are here. This is a big step. Life is hard. Parenting is hard. Being in relationship is hard. Being in the world is hard. I want to help you. Are you a parent? A trauma survivor? A human? You are not alone. We all struggle sometimes. You are vulnerable, and reaching out for help is scary. I am here to walk next to you on this journey. I work with kids, teens, couples, trauma, families on their fertility journey, parents struggling with depression and/or anxiety, parents with poop/ spit up/ this morning’s breakfast/ coffee stains on their sweatpants. As a parent, I get it. As a therapist, I want to help.
I am certified as an expert in perinatal mental health, trained in EMDR, Flash EMDR and Brainspotting, and have experience working in the school system with elementary, junior high and high school students.
Hello. I am so glad you are here. This is a big step. Life is hard. Parenting is hard. Being in relationship is hard. Being in the world is hard. I want to help you. Are you a parent? A trauma survivor? A human? You are not alone. We all struggle sometimes. You are vulnerable, and reaching out for help is scary. I am here to walk next to you on this journey. I work with kids, teens, couples, trauma, families on their fertility journey, parents struggling with depression and/or anxiety, parents with poop/ spit up/ this morning’s breakfast/ coffee stains on their sweatpants. As a parent, I get it. As a therapist, I want to help.
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Mariel Alejandra Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
By using a unique client-focused approach in our treatment (I am trained in CBT, DBT, inner child focus, EMDR, and brainspotting), I help my clients with a unique tailored approach based on their needs.
I am an empowerment focused therapist passionate about helping adults overcome emotional barriers. I specialize in helping individuals overcome life's challenges, gain healing from past wounds, and discover their inner strength toward a path of growth and resiliency. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, unprocessed trauma, or other major life transitions, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and growth.
By using a unique client-focused approach in our treatment (I am trained in CBT, DBT, inner child focus, EMDR, and brainspotting), I help my clients with a unique tailored approach based on their needs.
I am an empowerment focused therapist passionate about helping adults overcome emotional barriers. I specialize in helping individuals overcome life's challenges, gain healing from past wounds, and discover their inner strength toward a path of growth and resiliency. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, unprocessed trauma, or other major life transitions, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and growth.
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Dr. Melissa Jinariu With Therapy So-Cal
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
I've spent the last 25 years helping children, adolescents, and adults struggling with TRAUMA, worries, sadness, problems at school or home, or adjusting to difficult or scary life experiences (divorce, death, accident). If you feel stuck in repeated patterns, triggers, or unwanted memories from your past, we can help! If your child has difficulty managing their big feelings and behaviors, we've got you! We will work with you and/or your child using evidence based treatments like EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, ERP, and PCIT to improve coping and quality of life. Your family's path to healing starts with a call to our practice: Therapy SoCal.
I've spent the last 25 years helping children, adolescents, and adults struggling with TRAUMA, worries, sadness, problems at school or home, or adjusting to difficult or scary life experiences (divorce, death, accident). If you feel stuck in repeated patterns, triggers, or unwanted memories from your past, we can help! If your child has difficulty managing their big feelings and behaviors, we've got you! We will work with you and/or your child using evidence based treatments like EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, ERP, and PCIT to improve coping and quality of life. Your family's path to healing starts with a call to our practice: Therapy SoCal.
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Alex Iacovitti
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (Online Only)
I am also EMDR trained and have advanced training and research on men's issues.
Growth takes courage and commitment. Whether you want to make behavioral, emotional, relationship or interpersonal changes, I will help you explore the issues in depth. I want to hear and understand your story. I will bring compassion and kindness to our interactions and provide you with honest feedback. I look to create a strong therapeutic relationship that emphasizes safety, openness and compassion. I will support you by creating an open atmosphere with a sense of safety where you can explore the world with a sense of comfort.
I am also EMDR trained and have advanced training and research on men's issues.
Growth takes courage and commitment. Whether you want to make behavioral, emotional, relationship or interpersonal changes, I will help you explore the issues in depth. I want to hear and understand your story. I will bring compassion and kindness to our interactions and provide you with honest feedback. I look to create a strong therapeutic relationship that emphasizes safety, openness and compassion. I will support you by creating an open atmosphere with a sense of safety where you can explore the world with a sense of comfort.
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Liz Morasso (Accepting New Clients)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
I use evidence-based practices like CBT and EMDR to foster emotional resilience and healing.
You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable to manage your stress. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to work with someone who will provide you with the support and tools you need to create change, feeling more insightful, aware, and grounded. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and develop healthier, more fulfilling lives. I aid my clients in recognizing how their past experiences, neurotypes, and relationships shape their self-perception, affect their emotional well-being, and influence how they relate to others.
I use evidence-based practices like CBT and EMDR to foster emotional resilience and healing.
You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable to manage your stress. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to work with someone who will provide you with the support and tools you need to create change, feeling more insightful, aware, and grounded. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and develop healthier, more fulfilling lives. I aid my clients in recognizing how their past experiences, neurotypes, and relationships shape their self-perception, affect their emotional well-being, and influence how they relate to others.
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Are you feeling stuck, confused, or in pain? Life can be difficult and confusing; it can be helpful to have someone to guide you in utilizing your strengths and gaining skills to navigate life more effectively. I offer clients a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to work together on getting you "unstuck." I work well with clients who have issues with anxiety or have experienced traumatic events. I have a lot of experience and passion for working with clients who identify as LGBTQ and/or are in the arts. I work primarily from an empathetic, relational approach and can incorporate EMDR and DBT into our work as well.
Are you feeling stuck, confused, or in pain? Life can be difficult and confusing; it can be helpful to have someone to guide you in utilizing your strengths and gaining skills to navigate life more effectively. I offer clients a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to work together on getting you "unstuck." I work well with clients who have issues with anxiety or have experienced traumatic events. I have a lot of experience and passion for working with clients who identify as LGBTQ and/or are in the arts. I work primarily from an empathetic, relational approach and can incorporate EMDR and DBT into our work as well.
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Emily Skelton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
As a Board-Certified Art Therapist who is also trained in EMDR and Mindfulness, I understand that healing is a process that centers on our own unique stories and lived experiences.
Hello there. You have taken the first step towards healing by just being here. Welcome. Healing takes bravery and lots of hard work, and I am here to support you with your process. I am a Board-Certified Art Therapist, LMFT, and the Owner and Clinical Director of The Artful Healing Center. The Artful Healing Center is a mental health practice dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ inclusive, affirming, and creative counseling.
As a Board-Certified Art Therapist who is also trained in EMDR and Mindfulness, I understand that healing is a process that centers on our own unique stories and lived experiences.
Hello there. You have taken the first step towards healing by just being here. Welcome. Healing takes bravery and lots of hard work, and I am here to support you with your process. I am a Board-Certified Art Therapist, LMFT, and the Owner and Clinical Director of The Artful Healing Center. The Artful Healing Center is a mental health practice dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ inclusive, affirming, and creative counseling.
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Brenda Way
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
I have an integrative approach to therapy that is tailored to your unique needs and goals, and includes somatic grounding, meditation, and mindfulness training along with traditional therapeutic modalities like psychodynamics, CBT, and EMDR.
What exactly is addiction? Does it only apply to substance abuse, or does it overlap with behavioral processes like over eating, compulsive spending, or obsessively watching pornography? Can someone become addicted to an idea? To a feeling? To another person? I believe the answer is yes, and I believe all addictions can be treated in the same way. If you have found yourself engaged in any pattern of behavior that's causing a problem, but no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to change - I might be the right therapist for you.
I have an integrative approach to therapy that is tailored to your unique needs and goals, and includes somatic grounding, meditation, and mindfulness training along with traditional therapeutic modalities like psychodynamics, CBT, and EMDR.
What exactly is addiction? Does it only apply to substance abuse, or does it overlap with behavioral processes like over eating, compulsive spending, or obsessively watching pornography? Can someone become addicted to an idea? To a feeling? To another person? I believe the answer is yes, and I believe all addictions can be treated in the same way. If you have found yourself engaged in any pattern of behavior that's causing a problem, but no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to change - I might be the right therapist for you.
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Paula Whidden
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
I am a trauma informed therapist with training in EMDR.
Do you feel anxious? Do you find it difficult to sleep? Does your mind race? Or, do you struggle with feelings of sadness? Do you want someone to help you find your way? It is possible to calm your heart and mind. It is possible to learn new ways of thinking and handling life events. You can find peace.
I am a trauma informed therapist with training in EMDR.
Do you feel anxious? Do you find it difficult to sleep? Does your mind race? Or, do you struggle with feelings of sadness? Do you want someone to help you find your way? It is possible to calm your heart and mind. It is possible to learn new ways of thinking and handling life events. You can find peace.
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Steven C Kassel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, BCB, BCN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
*Biofeedback *Neurofeedback *EMDR *Couples and Family Therapy *Abuse (emotional, physical, sexual and neglect) *Attachment disorders *Stress Related Medical Disorders *Critical incident distress *Peak performance and self regulation training *Performance anxiety *Interpersonal Biofeedback (Couples Counseling with feedback of physiology) Public Speaking to EAPs, Professional Conferences.
Children, adults and families with a variety of issues are welcomed. I specialize in psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, trauma, A.D.D., pain and stress management, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. With a bio-psycho-social perspective I help clients self-regulate relationships and mind-body. I work with marital and relationship issues such as:
*Divorce, separation and infidelity
*Intimacy and communication
*Sexual issues
*Destructive and sabotaging patterns
*Depression
*Anxiety
*Fears and phobias
*Trauma resolution
*Self esteem and self concept
*Loss and grief
*PTSD
*Assertiveness & social skills training
*Pain Management
* A.D.D. and other problems of brainwave disregulation
*Biofeedback *Neurofeedback *EMDR *Couples and Family Therapy *Abuse (emotional, physical, sexual and neglect) *Attachment disorders *Stress Related Medical Disorders *Critical incident distress *Peak performance and self regulation training *Performance anxiety *Interpersonal Biofeedback (Couples Counseling with feedback of physiology) Public Speaking to EAPs, Professional Conferences.
Children, adults and families with a variety of issues are welcomed. I specialize in psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, trauma, A.D.D., pain and stress management, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. With a bio-psycho-social perspective I help clients self-regulate relationships and mind-body. I work with marital and relationship issues such as:
*Divorce, separation and infidelity
*Intimacy and communication
*Sexual issues
*Destructive and sabotaging patterns
*Depression
*Anxiety
*Fears and phobias
*Trauma resolution
*Self esteem and self concept
*Loss and grief
*PTSD
*Assertiveness & social skills training
*Pain Management
* A.D.D. and other problems of brainwave disregulation
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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.