EMDR Therapy

Trauma Therapy in San Diego & California Virtually

Your story isn’t over. EMDR Therpay can help you rewrite it with hope.

What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on how your brain stores and processes memories, helping to reduce the emotional intensity tied to painful experiences. Through guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation techniques, EMDR helps your brain reprocess distressing memories, allowing you to move forward with greater clarity, calmness, and emotional balance.

What is Trauma?

Trauma is a deeply distressing or overwhelming experience that exceeds your ability to cope in the moment. It can result from a single, life-altering event—such as an accident, loss, or assault—or from prolonged exposure to challenging circumstances, such as emotional neglect, abuse, or chronic stress. Trauma isn’t just about the event itself; it’s about how your body and mind respond to the experience, often leaving lasting effects on your emotions, relationships, and sense of safety.

What Does Trauma Feel Like?

Trauma can feel different for everyone, but it often manifests in ways that impact your emotional and physical well-being. You might feel:

  • Anxious or on edge: Constantly scanning for danger or unable to relax.

  • Disconnected: Feeling numb, detached, or out of touch with yourself or others.

  • Emotionally reactive: Experiencing intense emotions, such as anger, sadness, or fear, that seem out of proportion to the situation.

  • Stuck in the past: Reliving painful memories, avoiding certain places or people, or feeling like the trauma is happening all over again.

  • Physically affected: Fatigue, tension, headaches, or digestive issues often accompany trauma’s impact on the nervous system.

Trauma can feel like your body is stuck in survival mode, even when the danger has passed, making it difficult to feel safe, present, or connected.

Is EMDR Therapy Right for You?

EMDR Therapy is highly effective for individuals who are struggling with:

  • Trauma and PTSD: From single traumatic events to complex, long-term trauma (CPTSD).

  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders: When fear or worry feels overwhelming and unmanageable.

  • Relationship Challenges: Especially when unresolved pain or attachment wounds from the past impact your current connections.

  • Low Self-Worth or Shame: Addressing negative beliefs that stem from painful experiences.

  • Chronic Stress or Nervous System Dysregulation: Helping you feel more grounded and balanced.

  • Emotional Reactivity or Triggers: Reducing sensitivity to specific triggers tied to past experiences.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns of fear, avoidance, or emotional pain that you can’t seem to break free from, EMDR Therapy may offer a path toward healing and relief.

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