EMDR Therapy
in Los Angeles
A trauma-focused, evidence-based approach to processing distressing experiences.
EMDR therapy is helpful for those who notice residual distress from past experiences, even if they can’t point to a single “big” trauma. If emotional reactions feel disproportionate, patterns keep repeating, or your nervous system often feels on high alert, EMDR is a way to move through what’s been holding you back.How EMDR Therapy Helps Process Trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based, trauma-focused approach that helps process experiences and patterns that can remain “stuck” when talk therapy alone hasn’t been enough. Trauma can live in the nervous system when the brain doesn’t have the tools to fully integrate distressing events, which can lead to ongoing emotional or physiological overwhelm.
EMDR therapy works alongside the nervous system in reprocessing these experiences in a structured, supportive way so they no longer feel as intense or disruptive in daily life. If you are navigating trauma, relationship patterns, or emotional stress that feels stored in the body, EMDR can help you feel more grounded, regulated, and present over time.
Why EMDR Works When Talking Isn’t Enough
Talking through trauma can help to process the experience, but it doesn’t always shift the residual emotions. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to signal to the brain that it can now safely process memories in a way that goes slightly below the surface. Instead of reliving the same memories or emotional loops, EMDR helps your nervous system file them away as past experiences with less emotion attached. Clients often describe feeling lighter, less reactive and more in control following EMDR.
How Trauma Affects the Nervous System and Body
Trauma isn’t just the event, it’s what your mind and body had to do to survive it. Even long after the moment passes, your nervous system can stay on high alert. You may notice patterns like shutting down, overthinking, becoming easily triggered or feeling like you’re constantly bracing for impact. These responses are the body’s way of attempting to protect you from perceived threats. It can be challenging to “reset” these responses but incorporating trauma therapy can make doing so possible.
Unwinding Trauma Responses Through EMDR Therapy
Trauma can seemingly impact every part of your life - how you see yourself, how you connect in relationships, even how comfortable you feel in “normal” situations. You may notice feeling on edge, disconnected, or questioning your worth. Even in safe moments, your body might still react as if danger is around the corner.
Whether your trauma is recent or from years ago, its impact can linger.I specialize in helping individuals heal through EMDR therapy, alongside trauma-informed talk therapy when appropriate, using a proven, evidence-based approach that allows painful memories to be processed safely and effectively.
TRAUMA THERAPY FROM A WHOLE HUMAN APPROACH
Trauma can occur following a singular event or develop gradually through ongoing stress or repeated experiences that wear on your nervous system over time. You might tell yourself, “It wasn’t that bad” or compare your story to others, yet still feel stuck, unsettled, numb, or often on alert. What matters most is how your nervous system responded, and trauma-specific therapy can help reset those patterns so you can feel safer and more regulated again.
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Together, we explore what your nervous system has been holding, why certain reactions show up, and how to gently regulate the overwhelm that comes with unresolved experiences. Sessions often include grounding tools, nervous-system education, and EMDR to help process stuck memories or patterns without forcing anything before you’re ready. Over time, you can expect to feel more settled, more aware of your triggers, and more connected to a sense of safety and steadiness within yourself.
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Trauma therapy and EMDR are a fit if you’ve been carrying experiences that still impact your nervous system, your relationships, or your sense of safety. This work is especially helpful if you notice strong reactions that feel out of proportion, patterns you can’t seem to break, or moments where your body goes into overwhelm even when you know you’re not in danger. It’s supportive for people healing from difficult relationships, childhood experiences, chronic stress, or single-event trauma, as well as those who simply feel “stuck” in old emotional loops. If you’re ready for a calm, structured, and compassionate space to understand what your body has been holding, this approach can help you move toward real relief and steadiness.
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Sessions are 50 minutes and both in person at my Sawtelle office in West Los Angeles or virtually through secure telehealth anywhere in California. We’ll move at a pace that feels supportive and focus on creating steady, meaningful progress over time.
I work with people whose nervous systems have been impacted by trauma, even when they’ve appeared “fine” on the outside. My approach is structured, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based trauma care. Together, we’ll focus on building insight, strengthening regulation skills, and genuine healing.
Moving Beyond What You’ve Carried
I integrate EMDR therapy as the primary foundation of trauma treatment, alongside attachment-based therapy, behavioral strategies, and nervous system education to create a well-rounded, individualized approach. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of how trauma has been “stored” in the psyche and how trauma-specific therapy helps the brain reprocess and integrate these experiences.
Sessions are available in person on Sawtelle Blvd. in West Los Angeles or virtually throughout California.
READY TO GET STARTED?
ONEBook Your Intro Call
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to talk about your goals, challenges, and what you’re hoping to experience. This helps us see if we’re the right fit and which service best supports you.
TWOCreate Your Plan
Together, we’ll create a personalized therapy plan that fits your needs and honors a whole-person approach. We’ll set goals for your sessions and move at a pace that feels supportive and aligned with where you are.
THREEBegin Your Journey
Your first session is where the shift begins. You’ll start building awareness, better understanding and self-trust one session at a time.