EMDR Therapists in San Bruno, CA
I specialize in EMDR therapy, trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.
You may be the person everyone relies on who keeps moving forward despite feeling exhausted inside. Perhaps you've spent years putting others first, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, relationship challenges, unresolved trauma, or a constant feeling that you're never quite enough. Many of my clients are successful on the outside, yet feel disconnected and stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck, heal old wounds, and help you reconnect with the person you were before life taught you to doubt yourself.
I specialize in EMDR therapy, trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.
You may be the person everyone relies on who keeps moving forward despite feeling exhausted inside. Perhaps you've spent years putting others first, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, relationship challenges, unresolved trauma, or a constant feeling that you're never quite enough. Many of my clients are successful on the outside, yet feel disconnected and stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck, heal old wounds, and help you reconnect with the person you were before life taught you to doubt yourself.
Hello, my name is Heather Dalmases, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am passionate about helping and partnering with individuals to become the best version of themselves that is true and authentic. I have been working in the field of social work for more than 20 years. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at Saint Joseph’s College and my master’s degree in social work at Adelphi University. My approach is eclectic and versatile and will adjust with your needs to include various theoretical approaches.
Hello, my name is Heather Dalmases, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am passionate about helping and partnering with individuals to become the best version of themselves that is true and authentic. I have been working in the field of social work for more than 20 years. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at Saint Joseph’s College and my master’s degree in social work at Adelphi University. My approach is eclectic and versatile and will adjust with your needs to include various theoretical approaches.
Hi there, I'm Yoselin! Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. I work with individuals who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, and life transitions, with an emphasis on cultural identity, empowerment, and healing. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, creating a safe space where you can explore your story, build resilience, and move toward the life you want to create. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out and begin this journey together. My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in empowerment.
Hi there, I'm Yoselin! Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. I work with individuals who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, and life transitions, with an emphasis on cultural identity, empowerment, and healing. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, creating a safe space where you can explore your story, build resilience, and move toward the life you want to create. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out and begin this journey together. My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in empowerment.
My name is Jennifer Gigena. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my focus is to foster an environment for individuals who are encountering challenges with various issues. My areas of focus include life transitions, complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship conflict. Our work together will be built on a solid foundation of trust, compassion, and respect. Harnessing the fear of what lies ahead with the curiosity that has brought you here today will guide us toward ending painful patterns, extinguishing thoughts of self-doubt, and creating the life that you want.
My name is Jennifer Gigena. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my focus is to foster an environment for individuals who are encountering challenges with various issues. My areas of focus include life transitions, complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship conflict. Our work together will be built on a solid foundation of trust, compassion, and respect. Harnessing the fear of what lies ahead with the curiosity that has brought you here today will guide us toward ending painful patterns, extinguishing thoughts of self-doubt, and creating the life that you want.
I have been trained in research backed, evidence based methods the including the Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapy methods for couples, IFS, and EMDR.
Does your primary relationship feel stuck? Are you tired of coming up against the same issues and not able to move past them? Has your life (job, children) come between you and your partner? My approach is to be empathic and engaging. I work to provide an environment that will help you to learn and practice emotional skills, improve communication, and develop a keener awareness and understanding of yourself and others. I want you to leave knowing you have several tools in your toolbox to use in daily practice.
I have been trained in research backed, evidence based methods the including the Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapy methods for couples, IFS, and EMDR.
Does your primary relationship feel stuck? Are you tired of coming up against the same issues and not able to move past them? Has your life (job, children) come between you and your partner? My approach is to be empathic and engaging. I work to provide an environment that will help you to learn and practice emotional skills, improve communication, and develop a keener awareness and understanding of yourself and others. I want you to leave knowing you have several tools in your toolbox to use in daily practice.
Using an integrative approach that combines psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, and IFS Therapy with other evidence based treatments (CBT, ACT, DBT, harm reduction, and mindfulness), we'll tailor our work together to whatever needs you have in the moment while always working towards your longer-term goals.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, depression, a particularly challenging life transition, or some form of trauma, you don't need to keep struggling alone. In fact, you don't need to keep "struggling" at all. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying everything will get better as soon as you start therapy. Yes, I can provide the skills and tools you need to better cope with the symptoms you're facing. But healing takes effort. However, if you're ready to do the work to better understand who you are, the pain you're currently experiencing can serve as a catalyst for profound transformation, growth, and positive lasting change.
Using an integrative approach that combines psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, and IFS Therapy with other evidence based treatments (CBT, ACT, DBT, harm reduction, and mindfulness), we'll tailor our work together to whatever needs you have in the moment while always working towards your longer-term goals.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, depression, a particularly challenging life transition, or some form of trauma, you don't need to keep struggling alone. In fact, you don't need to keep "struggling" at all. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying everything will get better as soon as you start therapy. Yes, I can provide the skills and tools you need to better cope with the symptoms you're facing. But healing takes effort. However, if you're ready to do the work to better understand who you are, the pain you're currently experiencing can serve as a catalyst for profound transformation, growth, and positive lasting change.
My name is Genie Lee, LMFT and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. My focus currently is on adults individually and in couples therapy. My approach is that each of us has the strength inside to solve whatever problems we face and I am here to help you figure it all out. I mostly work with individual adults or couples who have issues that interfere with their relationships, work, and life.
My name is Genie Lee, LMFT and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. My focus currently is on adults individually and in couples therapy. My approach is that each of us has the strength inside to solve whatever problems we face and I am here to help you figure it all out. I mostly work with individual adults or couples who have issues that interfere with their relationships, work, and life.
I utilize a range of evidence-based treatment methods tailored to each client's unique needs, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness strategies, and person-centered therapy.
As a therapist, I imagine my ideal client as someone who feels stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, past trauma, or difficult relationships—but who is ready to take steps toward healing and change. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your story, uncover patterns that no longer serve you, and build new ways of coping and connecting. Together, we’ll work to transform pain into growth, helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with the life you want to live.
I utilize a range of evidence-based treatment methods tailored to each client's unique needs, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness strategies, and person-centered therapy.
As a therapist, I imagine my ideal client as someone who feels stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, past trauma, or difficult relationships—but who is ready to take steps toward healing and change. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your story, uncover patterns that no longer serve you, and build new ways of coping and connecting. Together, we’ll work to transform pain into growth, helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with the life you want to live.
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We utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Biofeedback & Insight-Oriented Psychodynamic Therapy.
Hello, and welcome! I’m Dr. Cara Gardenswartz, founder and director of GroupTherapyLA & GroupTherapyNY, where we specialize in creating tailored, evidence-based therapy experiences that meet you where you are. Our team of expert therapists is deeply committed to helping individuals, couples, families, & children navigate life’s challenges with care and intentionality. At GTLA & GTNY, we know that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all journey. That’s why we start with a free consultation to learn about your goals and connect you with the therapist best suited to guide and support you. path to well-being that’s as unique as you are
We utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Biofeedback & Insight-Oriented Psychodynamic Therapy.
Hello, and welcome! I’m Dr. Cara Gardenswartz, founder and director of GroupTherapyLA & GroupTherapyNY, where we specialize in creating tailored, evidence-based therapy experiences that meet you where you are. Our team of expert therapists is deeply committed to helping individuals, couples, families, & children navigate life’s challenges with care and intentionality. At GTLA & GTNY, we know that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all journey. That’s why we start with a free consultation to learn about your goals and connect you with the therapist best suited to guide and support you. path to well-being that’s as unique as you are
Sheera often uses psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches to intervention and is trained in EMDR and Flash Technique.
Are you battling depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, or seeking healthier coping mechanisms for difficult relationships? Do you identify as culturally diverse (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, etc.)? Are seeking support tailored to your experiences? Our inclusive group practice is here for you. We're here to navigate your struggles with you as you heal from traumas; embrace change; discover alternate ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and being; gain insights into how your past impacts your present; finding solace and emotional release in co-created healing spaces; and live the life that aligns with your truest, most liberated self.
Sheera often uses psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches to intervention and is trained in EMDR and Flash Technique.
Are you battling depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, or seeking healthier coping mechanisms for difficult relationships? Do you identify as culturally diverse (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, etc.)? Are seeking support tailored to your experiences? Our inclusive group practice is here for you. We're here to navigate your struggles with you as you heal from traumas; embrace change; discover alternate ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and being; gain insights into how your past impacts your present; finding solace and emotional release in co-created healing spaces; and live the life that aligns with your truest, most liberated self.
My priority as a therapist is to create a warm and comfortable environment in which we can work closely together to identify goals and tailor the sessions to best meet your needs. I have an interactive style and I utilize a wide variety of techniques.
My priority as a therapist is to create a warm and comfortable environment in which we can work closely together to identify goals and tailor the sessions to best meet your needs. I have an interactive style and I utilize a wide variety of techniques.
Whether you are looking for traditional talk therapy or a more structured approach like EMDR, I'm here to help!
Do you have trauma or painful life experiences that are holding you back from expressing your gender and sexuality? Is stress and anxiety getting in the way of you living a full and meaningful life? A therapist is a safe person to support you with these very concerns. I will help you see past the lies that your anxiety, depression, or trauma tell you about yourself, so that you can see yourself with new eyes and learn to love and accept yourself as you are. Embracing yourself without judgment makes it easier to cope with life stress and conflict and to heal from trauma.
Whether you are looking for traditional talk therapy or a more structured approach like EMDR, I'm here to help!
Do you have trauma or painful life experiences that are holding you back from expressing your gender and sexuality? Is stress and anxiety getting in the way of you living a full and meaningful life? A therapist is a safe person to support you with these very concerns. I will help you see past the lies that your anxiety, depression, or trauma tell you about yourself, so that you can see yourself with new eyes and learn to love and accept yourself as you are. Embracing yourself without judgment makes it easier to cope with life stress and conflict and to heal from trauma.
In my work I use EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-Adaptive Information Processing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Hello! I am Dr. Sharon Laurenza, Licensed Psychologist. My business is "Behavioral Design: Solution-Oriented Approaches To Change" as I believe you can develop the skills needed to design the changes you desire, to bring you closer to your personal and/or professional goals. I work as a psychologist who does psychotherapy, executive and personal coaching, counseling and consulting. These areas emphasize your ability to become more in alignment – a better and more comfortable fit – with yourself (inside and out). This is done through our collaboration on your identified concerns and desire for change.
In my work I use EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-Adaptive Information Processing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Hello! I am Dr. Sharon Laurenza, Licensed Psychologist. My business is "Behavioral Design: Solution-Oriented Approaches To Change" as I believe you can develop the skills needed to design the changes you desire, to bring you closer to your personal and/or professional goals. I work as a psychologist who does psychotherapy, executive and personal coaching, counseling and consulting. These areas emphasize your ability to become more in alignment – a better and more comfortable fit – with yourself (inside and out). This is done through our collaboration on your identified concerns and desire for change.
Charmaine Bridgens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, A-LPC, MS
1 Endorsed
San Carlos, CA 94070
I am trained in EMDR and I have also completed Phase 1 Brainspotting.
I am licensed in both California and Tennessee. My passion is working with women, I believe that we all need a space to be ourselves, without judgement, prejudice, shame or guilt. We cannot do this life alone, we all need support and "our person". and a space to be our selves. My goal is to create a safe place to be able to process, reflect, and work through the difficult times. I was born in Kitwe, Zambia (Africa) and was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. My family and I immigrated to the USA twenty 28 years ago. I have been married for 46 years and have three adult daughters, two son in laws and two beautiful grandchildren.
I am trained in EMDR and I have also completed Phase 1 Brainspotting.
I am licensed in both California and Tennessee. My passion is working with women, I believe that we all need a space to be ourselves, without judgement, prejudice, shame or guilt. We cannot do this life alone, we all need support and "our person". and a space to be our selves. My goal is to create a safe place to be able to process, reflect, and work through the difficult times. I was born in Kitwe, Zambia (Africa) and was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. My family and I immigrated to the USA twenty 28 years ago. I have been married for 46 years and have three adult daughters, two son in laws and two beautiful grandchildren.
My approach blends EMDR, parts work, and trauma-informed tools to support deep healing.
Life can feel overwhelming. Especially when you’ve spent years holding it together. Whether you're navigating the weight of anxiety, deep sadness, insecurities, or the aftermath of trauma, you don’t have to do it alone. These symptoms aren’t flaws, they’re reflections of what you’ve survived. In therapy, we’ll create a space where you can finally exhale. A space to feel safe, seen, and supported as you reconnect with your voice, your boundaries, and your sense of self. Together, we’ll move toward healing with compassion and clarity, so you can live from a place that feels true.
My approach blends EMDR, parts work, and trauma-informed tools to support deep healing.
Life can feel overwhelming. Especially when you’ve spent years holding it together. Whether you're navigating the weight of anxiety, deep sadness, insecurities, or the aftermath of trauma, you don’t have to do it alone. These symptoms aren’t flaws, they’re reflections of what you’ve survived. In therapy, we’ll create a space where you can finally exhale. A space to feel safe, seen, and supported as you reconnect with your voice, your boundaries, and your sense of self. Together, we’ll move toward healing with compassion and clarity, so you can live from a place that feels true.
Therapists at Gentle Path are trained in EMDR and bring a unique blend of presence and attunement, allowing for transformative work in the safety of a genuine therapeutic relationship.
At Gentle Path, we specialize in supporting individuals navigating the lasting effects of trauma — whether stemming from childhood adversity, intimate partner violence, medical trauma, motor vehicle accidents, or brain injuries. While our foundation is in trauma recovery, our work extends to all those facing the challenges of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss.
Our therapists include:
- Irma Garcia, LCSW (bilingual in Spanish and English)
- Sheryl Drozd, MFT (Offering sessions in person in Redwood City)
- Christie Pfalzgraf, MFT
- Tammy Cabral, MFT, LPCC
- Diana Linn, PsyD, MFT, CMH
Therapists at Gentle Path are trained in EMDR and bring a unique blend of presence and attunement, allowing for transformative work in the safety of a genuine therapeutic relationship.
At Gentle Path, we specialize in supporting individuals navigating the lasting effects of trauma — whether stemming from childhood adversity, intimate partner violence, medical trauma, motor vehicle accidents, or brain injuries. While our foundation is in trauma recovery, our work extends to all those facing the challenges of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss.
Our therapists include:
- Irma Garcia, LCSW (bilingual in Spanish and English)
- Sheryl Drozd, MFT (Offering sessions in person in Redwood City)
- Christie Pfalzgraf, MFT
- Tammy Cabral, MFT, LPCC
- Diana Linn, PsyD, MFT, CMH
I integrate DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing with EMDR to help with anxiety, depression, loss, and life transitions.
I work with individuals and families across every stage of life, from transitional-age youth to older adults. By the time most people reach out to me, they're carrying more than they let on — anxiety that won't quiet down, the weight of grief or something they've been through, the strain of a big life transition, or a quiet sense that they've drifted from who they are. Some feel alone and stuck; some just want a steadier place to think. Whatever brought you here, it matters. I believe you're the expert on your own life, and my role is to hold a space that builds on your strengths while we add new tools for what feels overwhelming.
I integrate DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing with EMDR to help with anxiety, depression, loss, and life transitions.
I work with individuals and families across every stage of life, from transitional-age youth to older adults. By the time most people reach out to me, they're carrying more than they let on — anxiety that won't quiet down, the weight of grief or something they've been through, the strain of a big life transition, or a quiet sense that they've drifted from who they are. Some feel alone and stuck; some just want a steadier place to think. Whatever brought you here, it matters. I believe you're the expert on your own life, and my role is to hold a space that builds on your strengths while we add new tools for what feels overwhelming.
EMDR therapy is very different from traditional talk therapy.
EMDR therapy doesn’t require talking in detail about a distressing issue. EMDR focuses on changing the emotions, thoughts or behaviors that result from a distressing experience by using bilateral stimulation, typically guided eye movements. This allows unprocessed “stuck” memories to be reprocessed, freeing you from those negative beliefs and feelings.
EMDR therapy is very different from traditional talk therapy.
EMDR therapy doesn’t require talking in detail about a distressing issue. EMDR focuses on changing the emotions, thoughts or behaviors that result from a distressing experience by using bilateral stimulation, typically guided eye movements. This allows unprocessed “stuck” memories to be reprocessed, freeing you from those negative beliefs and feelings.
I am trained in Attachment Focused EMDR for virtual or in person sessions.
As a clinician, I integrate relational mindfulness, somatic awareness skills, a sense of humor, and attachment-focused EMDR skills, within an anti-oppression framework. I will encourage you to deepen your mind-body awareness, listen to and respect signals you get from your body and question the beliefs underlying repetitive negative emotional states.
I am trained in Attachment Focused EMDR for virtual or in person sessions.
As a clinician, I integrate relational mindfulness, somatic awareness skills, a sense of humor, and attachment-focused EMDR skills, within an anti-oppression framework. I will encourage you to deepen your mind-body awareness, listen to and respect signals you get from your body and question the beliefs underlying repetitive negative emotional states.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.