Individual Therapy

A variety of treatment modalities are offered including Client--Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Grief Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Therapy.  The mode of treatment is determined collaboratively with the client and is based on their presenting problem, symptoms, and responsiveness.  

 

EMDR Therapy

EMDR is utilized as a treatment option for those who are struggling to overcome trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, depression, grief or disordered eating.  "EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.  Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal.  EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma.  When you cut your hand, your body works to close the wound.  If a foreign object or repeated injury irritates the wound, it festers and causes pain.  Once the block is removed, healing resumes.  EMDR therapy demonstrates that a similar sequence of events occurs with mental processes.  The brain’s information processing system naturally moves toward mental health.  If the system is blocked or imbalanced by the impact of a disturbing event, the emotional wound festers and can cause intense suffering.  Once the block is removed, healing resumes.  Using the detailed protocols and procedures learned in EMDR therapy training sessions, clinicians help clients activate their natural healing processes." (courtesy of www.emdr.com)

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Teletherapy

All sessions are currently being provided through Teletherapy. Video sessions are held via a HIPAA compliant platform through Zoom.  EMDR is also available through video therapy with an EMDR light bar application called REMDR.  I will email you a video link to join me in session a few minutes prior to your appointment time. Due to state licensing requirements, clients must be residing in the state of California at the time of their session. I have found that most clients enjoy the convenience that teletherapy has to offer and that they still feel like they are still able to easily build rapport and connect to the therapist.  

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