EMDR Therapists in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively to understand and address the issues that are standing in the way of you leading your most meaningful and satisfying life. I believe that healing occurs in relationships and therefore it is important that we work together to relieve the symptoms of distress that brought you to therapy while simultaneously developing and exploring our therapeutic relationship. My approach is highly tailored to the individual and integrates psychodynamic perspectives along side evidenced-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR , and mindfulness.

Are you suffering from unresolved grief and loss, stress, addiction, anxiety or depression? I can help. I specialize in the treatment of trauma for adults, adolescents and children. We will work together to create a therapeutic space where we can assess your challenges and find creative resolution to your problems. You don't have to do it alone. My approach is to provide a safe nurturing and empathetic environment while supporting you to uncover your own natural resilience. I will help you connect with your innate ability to heal, develop skills to reduce your negative symptoms, and live a full and authentic life.

I am hoping to find people who need some help negotiating this wild world of ours. I prefer to work with people over 18, individuals and couples (Gottman Couple's Therapy). Unresolved trauma can make living a happy and fulfilling life seem out of reach. It isn't. Everyone is capable of living happy, joyous, and free.

My specialities are Trauma, addiction, family therapy, and mindfulness training. In addition I am certified in EMDR and am Board certified in Neurofeedback.

Often, we seek therapy when we feel overwhelmed—by anxiety, depression, a life transition or a difficult relationship. Having studied and treated maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, I work to create a confidential space where you can regain your balance, gain insight, and ultimately become more confident and secure. I utilize a thoughtful mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, solution-focused techniques, and EMDR Therapy (specialized trauma therapy) to pave way for your healing.

My passion is in helping my clients see themselves as innately whole, healthy, and resilient. I work in partnership with my clients to identify their goals and together we collaborate to work toward these goals. I am an EMDR certified therapist and I provide IFS-informed EMDR therapy in addition to other talk therapy modalities.

Over 30 years experience. Home-visits, virtual & office visit's available for discrete, absolutely confidential high conflict couples coaching. Direct, practical couples treatment & coaching & effective individual brief PTSD treatment using EMDR , Somatic treatment methods. Also used for performance enhancement. Anger management and communication problems. Impulse control, addictions, high conflict, communication skills training, disrespectful relationships, abuse. My methods are simple, concrete & appealing for both men and women.

You may have reached a point in your life where you desire to break free from old patterns, unhealthy or toxic bonds, or past choices that have held you back. Knowledgeable support and creative ways to resolve past and current issues can go a long way. In challenging situations or times of crises, such as the pandemic, you may especially be experiencing heightened anxiety, sadness, grief, anger, disorientation, irritability, or pain. If you are ready to step forward and forge a new path, I am committed to helping you overcome obstacles and create a joyful and balanced life.

Dr. Bamdad practices both Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. She combines her holistic background of Eastern therapeutic traditions and incorporates them with evidence-based clinical approaches such as CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic and Object Relations theories. She is well versed in the field of Energy Psychology based modalities; particularly Deep Guided Meditation, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or Tapping), Somatic Awareness and is certified the Eastern Healing tradition of Reiki for over 10 years.

For over 25 years, I have eased the suffering of those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, couple, family, work & social relational conflict, impulse control, addictions, spiritual searches, grief & loss, life transitions & career change. I work with individuals, couples & families in West Los Angeles & New York City. I am licensed in CA & NY & Certified in EMDR -II, BrainSpotting-Phase 4 , Trauma Resiliency Training Level 2 and Neuro-Affective Touch. I offer & premarital counseling & wedding services, with a specialty in 12-Step Weddings.. I do not take insurance.

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ( Anaiis Nin ) . If you are ready to take the risk, I would be honored to accompany you on your journey. As your therapist I will provide a safe, accepting and non-judgmental space where you will be truly seen and heard.

Our practice is dedicated to serving BIPOC communities with integrity, transparency, and anti-racism. Our therapeutic approach takes into account cultural, historical, and systemic oppression, providing holistic, personalized treatment for our clients. We also advocate for human rights and social justice beyond therapy sessions. Our services include EMDR , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Immigration Evaluations, and Counseling to help individuals and families reach their goals.

It is both a great honor and a great responsibility to walk alongside someone as they navigate their life journey. Whether you are looking to manage stress, learn how to regulate intense and overwhelming emotions, change ineffective behaviors, heal trauma, or explore your sense of meaning and purpose in this life, I would be honored to support you in realizing your goals. I use an inclusive, collaborative, supportive and strengths-based approach and rely both on my clinical experience as well as evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR , ACT) to customize a treatment plan with you.

In need of sex therapy? Lack of desire? A sex-starved marriage? Sex/porn addiction? Just not on the same page as your partner? As a Sexuality Specialist and CSAT, I have successfully treated clients struggling with many different sexual problems (Men: erectile dysfunction, rapid/premature/delayed ejaculation. Women: low desire, painful intercourse, vaginismus/vulvadynia. Either: sexual inexperience, sexual anorexia, childhood sexual traumas including incest). I often use EMDR to resolve underlying traumas. I have researched and taught at UCLA, SMC, The University of Chicago, DePaul and have been a sexuality expert on NBC, ABC and KCAL 9 news.

Do you notice yourself bumping up against the same old patterns? You may have disturbing memories that plague you, or feel stuck and afraid that you will never feel comfortable in your own skin. Maybe you struggle with feeling that you aren't good enough or deserving enough. Maybe you feel weighed down by emotional pain or shame that you can't seem to shake. So often our painful past experiences color our present perceptions, keeping us in a rut, circling through the same negative thoughts and feelings. I help those who feel imprisoned by their trauma break free and find empowerment and healing.

Life at times can seem like a roller coaster with all of its twists and turns. The inevitable ups and downs with no clear direction can leave us feeling lost. Unforeseen events throw us around for a loop, reminding of us of the uncertainties and whimsical nature of life. Depression, anxiety, feelings of helpless or being left behind can shortly follow. Other times, the opposite is true. Staleness, stagnation, and the far too predictable aspects can lock us down. Is more structure the answer? Or is it more flexibility? It is my hope that we can find the answers to the many questions together, as companions on this journey together.