Online EMDR/ Trauma Therapy
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EMDR Therapy in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Throughout California
Do you feel stuck in the same emotional patterns, even though you’re high-functioning and accomplished?
Are you tired of managing anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm that seems to come out of nowhere?
Do you want to understand why your body and mind react the way they do—and finally find relief?
Many high-achieving professionals I work with notice that their anxiety, overthinking, or self-criticism is often connected to past experiences, even subtle or unrecognized trauma. EMDR therapy can help address these patterns so that you can feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself without needing to push harder or “do more.”
EMDR therapy may help you move forward.
EMDR Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and High-Functioning Stress
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals process experiences that may be impacting their emotional, relational, or professional life. EMDR can be especially helpful if you:
Feel stuck in repetitive emotional or relational patterns
Experience anxiety, panic, or chronic stress despite “having it together”
Notice strong emotional reactions that feel disproportionate to the situation
Struggle with high-functioning anxiety or depression
Feel mentally exhausted from constantly pushing through
You do not need to be able to point to one specific “big” trauma for EMDR to be effective.
How EMDR Therapy Supports High-Achieving Professionals
EMDR therapy is particularly helpful for individuals whose perfectionist tendencies, high internal pressure, or chronic self-criticism keep them feeling stuck. It helps address the experiences underlying these patterns—not just the symptoms—so you can develop a greater sense of calm, confidence, and self-compassion while continuing to succeed in your work and life.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy originally developed for PTSD. It is now widely used to treat trauma-related concerns, anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on how experiences are stored in the brain and body, allowing healing on both a cognitive and physiological level.
A core principle of EMDR therapy is that traumatic experiences can become “frozen in time.” When memories are not fully processed, they may be stored in ways that cause present-day triggers to activate old emotional responses.
EMDR helps you process these experiences using bilateral stimulation—often guided eye movements—which activates both sides of the brain, similar to REM sleep, and allows memories to be reprocessed in a more adaptive way.
What Is Trauma?
When we hear the word trauma, we often think of major, life-changing events like physical or sexual assault, witnessing violence, or sudden loss. While these events can be traumatic, trauma is defined by how the nervous system experiences and responds, not by the event alone.
Trauma can also come from experiences such as:
Emotional abuse or neglect
Bullying or chronic criticism
Medical trauma or serious illness
Car accidents
Relationship breakups or endings
Because of this, trauma is something most of us experience at some point in our lives.
Many symptoms commonly labeled as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or chronic stress actually stem from unprocessed or unresolved trauma. When painful experiences are buried to keep functioning, the nervous system continues to hold onto them. Over time, this can lead to emotional exhaustion, reactivity, sleep difficulties, and a sense of disconnection from self and others.
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Benefits of EMDR Therapy
✓ Reduced emotional intensity around traumatic memories
✓ Decreased anxiety, stress, and emotional reactivity
✓ Improved self-esteem and emotional resilience
✓ Greater nervous system regulation
✓ Often faster relief than talk therapy alone for trauma-related concerns
Is EMDR Therapy Right for Me?
If you find yourself overthinking, overreacting, or stuck in patterns you can’t out-reason—especially if you’re tired of symptoms running your life—EMDR therapy may be a supportive next step.
Many high-achieving professionals live with high-functioning anxiety or depression—appearing capable, successful, and composed on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, or disconnected internally. EMDR therapy helps address the experiences driving these patterns, rather than just managing symptoms, creating space for more ease, clarity, and internal steadiness.
Moving Away From Trauma Can Be Helpful
Healing from trauma isn’t just about processing the past—it’s about creating space for safety, self-discovery, and relief in the present. Anxiety can ease when you allow yourself to let go of the pressure to always do more or be more. You deserve a space where you don’t have to carry everything alone, and therapy can provide that support.
Through EMDR and trauma-informed therapy, you can gradually move away from the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, regain emotional balance, and reconnect with your authentic self. Therapy is a safe place to explore these changes at your own pace, with guidance and support tailored to your needs.
I offer a complimentary phone consultation so you can ask questions, get a feel for my approach, and see whether therapy feels like a good fit.
To schedule an appointment to begin therapy for trauma, please fill out the contact form or click on the button below to schedule a complimentary phone consultation.
Exploring Other Therapy Options
The effects of trauma often overlaps with other challenges. If you’re curious about additional areas of support, I also offer online therapy for adults in California in the following specialties:
If you’d like to learn more about my work as a trauma therapist, or explore which type of therapy might be the best fit for you, you’re welcome to connect for a complimentary introductory call.
FAQs about EMDR and Trauma Therapy
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EMDR therapy is more than just talking about your experiences. It works with how memories and trauma are stored in your brain and nervous system, helping you process them so they no longer trigger intense emotional reactions. Many clients in Los Angeles and Orange County notice changes faster than with traditional talk therapy alone, though EMDR often works best alongside a supportive therapeutic relationship.
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stress, or high-functioning depression, or coping with unresolved trauma. You don’t need to have experienced one specific “big” trauma for EMDR to be effective. High-achieving professionals and individuals dealing with complex, long-standing trauma often find EMDR especially helpful.
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Yes. EMDR is a well-established, evidence-based trauma therapy. Sessions are guided by a trained therapist, and you remain in control at all times. The pace is tailored to your comfort, so you can process memories safely without feeling overwhelmed. The EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) is a trusted resource for learning more about EMDR therapy and what to expect in treatment.
Learn more here: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/
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The number of sessions depends on your individual experiences and goals. Some clients notice meaningful shifts after just a few sessions, while others work through more complex trauma patterns over several months. We will continuously evaluate treatment and continue at a pace that feels right for you.
