EMDR Therapists in San Diego, CA
I have received robust training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic psychotherapy.
Welcome! Ahlan Wa Sahlan! I know how difficult it can be to begin this journey, so I'm glad you are here.
I focus on providing care for women and femmes, migrants and refugees, children of migrants, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. I am committed to supporting survivors of traumatic experiences as they navigate their healing journeys. Whether you are coming in with experiences of PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, or other trauma-related symptoms, I am delighted to navigate this road with you.
I have received robust training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic psychotherapy.
Welcome! Ahlan Wa Sahlan! I know how difficult it can be to begin this journey, so I'm glad you are here.
I focus on providing care for women and femmes, migrants and refugees, children of migrants, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. I am committed to supporting survivors of traumatic experiences as they navigate their healing journeys. Whether you are coming in with experiences of PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, or other trauma-related symptoms, I am delighted to navigate this road with you.
Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, DBT, and IFS, I create a warm, judgment-free space where we untangle the past so you can build the life you actually want.
My approach is to gain a better understanding of you and your unique challenges. I work from a trauma-informed lens and offer EMDR, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to support you in understanding the impact of past circumstances on current relationships, mindsets, and daily functioning.
Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, DBT, and IFS, I create a warm, judgment-free space where we untangle the past so you can build the life you actually want.
My approach is to gain a better understanding of you and your unique challenges. I work from a trauma-informed lens and offer EMDR, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to support you in understanding the impact of past circumstances on current relationships, mindsets, and daily functioning.
I am also trained in and frequently use EMDR and DBT.
I specialize in working at the intersection of queerness, neurodivergence, and trauma. I am passionate about working with those who belong to the LGBTQIA2S+ and neurodivergent communities, parents/those in the perinatal life stage, military/veterans, and those with complex trauma. I lead a queer- and neuro-affirming practice. Many of my clients are trans/non-binary, Autistic, ADHDers, trauma survivors, and/or living with OCD. I currently see adults, adolescents aged 13 and older, and families and partners, including those in polyamorous/CNM relationships.
I am also trained in and frequently use EMDR and DBT.
I specialize in working at the intersection of queerness, neurodivergence, and trauma. I am passionate about working with those who belong to the LGBTQIA2S+ and neurodivergent communities, parents/those in the perinatal life stage, military/veterans, and those with complex trauma. I lead a queer- and neuro-affirming practice. Many of my clients are trans/non-binary, Autistic, ADHDers, trauma survivors, and/or living with OCD. I currently see adults, adolescents aged 13 and older, and families and partners, including those in polyamorous/CNM relationships.
I work with individuals navigating mood disorders—including anxiety, depression, grief, and stress—as well as trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma. I aim to create an empathic space while incorporating humor and flexibility to meet you where you are. My style is collaborative and adaptive; I tend to mirror your energy and needs, and will offer a direct push when it feels right. Therapy is about finding comfort and growth, and I’m here to support you through both.
I work with individuals navigating mood disorders—including anxiety, depression, grief, and stress—as well as trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma. I aim to create an empathic space while incorporating humor and flexibility to meet you where you are. My style is collaborative and adaptive; I tend to mirror your energy and needs, and will offer a direct push when it feels right. Therapy is about finding comfort and growth, and I’m here to support you through both.
I also love offering EMDR therapy to those that have hit a wall with traditional therapy.
Life can feel like a whirlwind of change, pressure, and uncertainty. Maybe you’re juggling classes, jobs, or relationships and feel like you’re barely keeping it together. Or perhaps you're questioning who you are, what you want, or how to move forward. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own, and it’s okay to ask for help. I specialize in working with college students and adults of all ages navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and finding their identity in a rapidly changing world.
I also love offering EMDR therapy to those that have hit a wall with traditional therapy.
Life can feel like a whirlwind of change, pressure, and uncertainty. Maybe you’re juggling classes, jobs, or relationships and feel like you’re barely keeping it together. Or perhaps you're questioning who you are, what you want, or how to move forward. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own, and it’s okay to ask for help. I specialize in working with college students and adults of all ages navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and finding their identity in a rapidly changing world.
I understand that seeking support can feel overwhelming, and that each journey is unique. I will provide a supportive and collaborative space where you can express yourself freely, strengthen emotional regulation, and recognize your inner strengths. Together, we will work to understand your unique story with empathy and move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you.
I understand that seeking support can feel overwhelming, and that each journey is unique. I will provide a supportive and collaborative space where you can express yourself freely, strengthen emotional regulation, and recognize your inner strengths. Together, we will work to understand your unique story with empathy and move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you.
To support this process, I incorporate EMDR and IFS techniques.
Hello! Are you looking to move forward, heal from the past, and fully engage in the present? Would you like to learn effective strategies tailored to your needs? Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself? Do you want to build confidence through authenticity, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate a sense of balance and connection?
To support this process, I incorporate EMDR and IFS techniques.
Hello! Are you looking to move forward, heal from the past, and fully engage in the present? Would you like to learn effective strategies tailored to your needs? Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself? Do you want to build confidence through authenticity, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate a sense of balance and connection?
EMDR Therapy for Women with Complex Trauma & Anxiety.
My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. Together, we may use:
EMDR to process distressing experiences that continue to affect you in the present,
IFS-informed therapy for a more compassionate relationship with the different parts of yourself,
Mindfulness and emotion regulation to feel more grounded and less out of control.
EMDR Therapy for Women with Complex Trauma & Anxiety.
My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. Together, we may use:
EMDR to process distressing experiences that continue to affect you in the present,
IFS-informed therapy for a more compassionate relationship with the different parts of yourself,
Mindfulness and emotion regulation to feel more grounded and less out of control.
I have been trained in EMDR, an effective treatment for trauma and grief, Internal Family Systems (IFS), a flexible approach which helps to resolve challenges from the past, ACT, which focuses on accepting thoughts and feelings rather than struggling with them, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people to evaluate distressing thoughts and change their behavior so life is more rewarding.
I also work with LGBTQ+ individuals and family members, including Gender Identity (exploration, transition questions, support) Sexual Orientation (questioning, internalized homophobia, discrimination), and work with parents of LGBTQ+ children.
I have been trained in EMDR, an effective treatment for trauma and grief, Internal Family Systems (IFS), a flexible approach which helps to resolve challenges from the past, ACT, which focuses on accepting thoughts and feelings rather than struggling with them, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people to evaluate distressing thoughts and change their behavior so life is more rewarding.
I also work with LGBTQ+ individuals and family members, including Gender Identity (exploration, transition questions, support) Sexual Orientation (questioning, internalized homophobia, discrimination), and work with parents of LGBTQ+ children.
Do you feel anxious, confused or overwhelmed? Or do you have important decisions to make? Do you desire to feel a strong purpose in your life? I can help you gain clarity and live a fulfilling life within your current situation and onward to your goals. Life will start to feel right again, as it should. My specialty is to find and offer what gets you results and empowers you.
Do you feel anxious, confused or overwhelmed? Or do you have important decisions to make? Do you desire to feel a strong purpose in your life? I can help you gain clarity and live a fulfilling life within your current situation and onward to your goals. Life will start to feel right again, as it should. My specialty is to find and offer what gets you results and empowers you.
Positive Psychology Inc. is a team of compassionate, social justice–oriented QTBIPOC psychologists dedicated to supporting your happiness and sense of fulfillment.
Our work is strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming, while honoring each clinician’s unique perspective and providing individualized, client-centered care.
We focus on liberation and the expansion of your overall well-being—not just symptom reduction.
We maintain equity-based sliding scale and insurance options for those historically marginalized.
You deserve to feel better—and to be supported in ways that truly fit you!
Positive Psychology Inc. is a team of compassionate, social justice–oriented QTBIPOC psychologists dedicated to supporting your happiness and sense of fulfillment.
Our work is strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming, while honoring each clinician’s unique perspective and providing individualized, client-centered care.
We focus on liberation and the expansion of your overall well-being—not just symptom reduction.
We maintain equity-based sliding scale and insurance options for those historically marginalized.
You deserve to feel better—and to be supported in ways that truly fit you!
I have extensive experience working with people who have had experienced truama and have been trained in EMDR.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years and have a wealth of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have been trained in psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and dilaectial behavior therapy. I believe that people have the innate ability to improve their lives when given focused therapeutic attention. My goal as a therapist is to help people develop skills to manage whatever life may bring them. I use emperically based treatment methods, a belief in the strength of the human spirit and a sense of humor to work with clients.
I have extensive experience working with people who have had experienced truama and have been trained in EMDR.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years and have a wealth of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have been trained in psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and dilaectial behavior therapy. I believe that people have the innate ability to improve their lives when given focused therapeutic attention. My goal as a therapist is to help people develop skills to manage whatever life may bring them. I use emperically based treatment methods, a belief in the strength of the human spirit and a sense of humor to work with clients.
Offering Attachment-Focused EMDR and IFS for anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, or attachment injuries.
My background is a little unusual. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade in the healing arts — massage, acupressure, and bodywork — and I hold degrees in philosophy and visual art. That foundation shapes everything I do. I believe the body holds what the mind can't always articulate, and I bring that understanding into every session.
Offering Attachment-Focused EMDR and IFS for anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, or attachment injuries.
My background is a little unusual. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade in the healing arts — massage, acupressure, and bodywork — and I hold degrees in philosophy and visual art. That foundation shapes everything I do. I believe the body holds what the mind can't always articulate, and I bring that understanding into every session.
I also employ theory of IFS, EMDR, SEP and Narrative.
Experiences with difficult relationships often result in anxiety, depression, PTSD and difficulty finding day to day joy. I work with adults in a way that facilitates change rather than simply offering tools. I am a 57 year old man who became a therapist later in life. I am here to help. Therapy with me is honest, supportive, encouraging and said to be powerful. I take delight in dismantling shame. Please read my endorsements from other therapists who have worked with me. My training encourages me to help you revitalize your emotions, find safety in connection and experience joy and curiosity with others.
I also employ theory of IFS, EMDR, SEP and Narrative.
Experiences with difficult relationships often result in anxiety, depression, PTSD and difficulty finding day to day joy. I work with adults in a way that facilitates change rather than simply offering tools. I am a 57 year old man who became a therapist later in life. I am here to help. Therapy with me is honest, supportive, encouraging and said to be powerful. I take delight in dismantling shame. Please read my endorsements from other therapists who have worked with me. My training encourages me to help you revitalize your emotions, find safety in connection and experience joy and curiosity with others.
We use trauma-informed, experiential, attachment-focused, DBT, RO-DBT, EFT, ERP, EMDR, and somatic approaches.
Our ideal client is someone doing their best while carrying anxiety, ADHD, trauma, identity stress, or relationship challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsupported in traditional systems and are looking for care that actually fits their lived experience. They want relief, stability, and a therapeutic space where they feel safe, affirmed, and not judged. Their goals include building emotional regulation, improving relationships, healing past pain, and feeling more grounded, confident, and connected.
We use trauma-informed, experiential, attachment-focused, DBT, RO-DBT, EFT, ERP, EMDR, and somatic approaches.
Our ideal client is someone doing their best while carrying anxiety, ADHD, trauma, identity stress, or relationship challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsupported in traditional systems and are looking for care that actually fits their lived experience. They want relief, stability, and a therapeutic space where they feel safe, affirmed, and not judged. Their goals include building emotional regulation, improving relationships, healing past pain, and feeling more grounded, confident, and connected.
After experiencing a traumatic or stressful event, you may find that you feel different: perhaps you move between feeling overwhelmed by fear, shame, anger, or sadness, to numbing out; maybe your world has gotten smaller as you avoid doing things you used to love; or you may have noticed your thoughts about yourself, the world, and other people start to change such that control, trust, and safety have become difficult themes for you. Additionally, maybe you notice your sleep has worsened, making everything harder. Trauma and stress take a toll on all aspects of your life, but you don't have to battle it alone.
After experiencing a traumatic or stressful event, you may find that you feel different: perhaps you move between feeling overwhelmed by fear, shame, anger, or sadness, to numbing out; maybe your world has gotten smaller as you avoid doing things you used to love; or you may have noticed your thoughts about yourself, the world, and other people start to change such that control, trust, and safety have become difficult themes for you. Additionally, maybe you notice your sleep has worsened, making everything harder. Trauma and stress take a toll on all aspects of your life, but you don't have to battle it alone.
I also utilize EMDR to dive deeper into experiences that are hard to put to words.
I believe that the greatest gift I can offer as a therapist is to hold a safe space for clients to explore any and all of their feelings, beliefs, and ideas without judgement. I am passionate about connecting with clients through an integrative and holistic approach that equally values their thoughts, emotions, spirituality, bodies, cultures, identities, and diverse experiences. In addressing these various parts of individuals I aspire to help them validate and explore their experiences as opportunities for growth and healing.
I also utilize EMDR to dive deeper into experiences that are hard to put to words.
I believe that the greatest gift I can offer as a therapist is to hold a safe space for clients to explore any and all of their feelings, beliefs, and ideas without judgement. I am passionate about connecting with clients through an integrative and holistic approach that equally values their thoughts, emotions, spirituality, bodies, cultures, identities, and diverse experiences. In addressing these various parts of individuals I aspire to help them validate and explore their experiences as opportunities for growth and healing.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, tailoring the mix to what each client needs.
Depression, anxiety, and substance use often show up together, each one making the others harder to carry. I'm Lara Beeson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's in Counseling from Hope International University. Before this career, I worked in physical therapy with patients recovering from serious pain and loss of function, and that work showed me how closely physical healing and mental health are connected. I work with adults 18 and older, and I bring that same whole person view to therapy now.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, tailoring the mix to what each client needs.
Depression, anxiety, and substance use often show up together, each one making the others harder to carry. I'm Lara Beeson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's in Counseling from Hope International University. Before this career, I worked in physical therapy with patients recovering from serious pain and loss of function, and that work showed me how closely physical healing and mental health are connected. I work with adults 18 and older, and I bring that same whole person view to therapy now.
Drawing on modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), and mindfulness-based approaches, I tailor our work to suit your unique needs and goals.
Navigating trauma, complex relationships, or the weight of depression and anxiety can feel overwhelming and isolating. These challenges may manifest as deep emotional wounds, feelings of disconnect, or an unshakable sense of worry. I aim to create a safe, collaborative environment where you can explore these experiences, process your emotions, and work toward meaningful change.
Drawing on modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), and mindfulness-based approaches, I tailor our work to suit your unique needs and goals.
Navigating trauma, complex relationships, or the weight of depression and anxiety can feel overwhelming and isolating. These challenges may manifest as deep emotional wounds, feelings of disconnect, or an unshakable sense of worry. I aim to create a safe, collaborative environment where you can explore these experiences, process your emotions, and work toward meaningful change.
I use - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR and have 5 years of DBT skills training experience.
I care...Let me help. We will create a safe, non-judgmental space from which to begin the process of healing. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who have challenges in substance abuse, anxiety, depression, borderline personality issues and relationship problems. I also enjoy working with the LGBT community, specifically with Transgender people and their families. My rich life experience (fancy language for I'm older) allows me to truly align with partners and families that have members who are transgender and to be an ally with transgender individuals as they transition.
I use - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR and have 5 years of DBT skills training experience.
I care...Let me help. We will create a safe, non-judgmental space from which to begin the process of healing. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who have challenges in substance abuse, anxiety, depression, borderline personality issues and relationship problems. I also enjoy working with the LGBT community, specifically with Transgender people and their families. My rich life experience (fancy language for I'm older) allows me to truly align with partners and families that have members who are transgender and to be an ally with transgender individuals as they transition.
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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.