EMDR Therapists in 91024
Chiwon Zdanovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Are you struggling with debilitating thoughts that make you anxious or depressed? Or finding yourself in a difficult life transition or crisis? I love to help people going through challenges to feel better, learn to cope better, and know that they are not alone. I value guiding and empowering clients dive deep into their experiences to gain insights that target and heal problems at their root. I may use EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and a psychodynamic perspective (exploring the impact of your childhood and hidden aspects of yourself on current challenges), and will cater the therapy experience to your unique needs.
Are you struggling with debilitating thoughts that make you anxious or depressed? Or finding yourself in a difficult life transition or crisis? I love to help people going through challenges to feel better, learn to cope better, and know that they are not alone. I value guiding and empowering clients dive deep into their experiences to gain insights that target and heal problems at their root. I may use EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and a psychodynamic perspective (exploring the impact of your childhood and hidden aspects of yourself on current challenges), and will cater the therapy experience to your unique needs.
Jennifer Singler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
My specialty areas include couples therapy (PACT, EFT), attachment work, parenting, trauma ( EMDR, TFCBT), and existential issues.
Are you seeking to learn healthier ways to be in relationship than what you learned from your family? Do you need to make sense of your story & heal from trauma? Are you tired of stress driving you, compromising your best self? I enjoy partnering with adult children of emotionally immature parents, along with anyone seeking to develop more satisfying and meaningful relationships with others and/or with yourself. I have worked extensively with parents, children, & couples to create more secure relationships. By exploring your experiences in relationships, we can help you create new relationship possibilities, too.
My specialty areas include couples therapy (PACT, EFT), attachment work, parenting, trauma ( EMDR, TFCBT), and existential issues.
Are you seeking to learn healthier ways to be in relationship than what you learned from your family? Do you need to make sense of your story & heal from trauma? Are you tired of stress driving you, compromising your best self? I enjoy partnering with adult children of emotionally immature parents, along with anyone seeking to develop more satisfying and meaningful relationships with others and/or with yourself. I have worked extensively with parents, children, & couples to create more secure relationships. By exploring your experiences in relationships, we can help you create new relationship possibilities, too.
Kathy Scott has a warmth and vitality, which foster a sense of trust and safety, and she has an especially strong ability to connect with and understand her clients. Her training in EMDR and psychoanalytic therapy effectively support her work-- helping heal abuse and trauma of all kinds. Because of her own personal experience, she has compassion and a heart for women who are widowed and experiencing deep losses. As a result, Kathy works well with women in transition, divorce, parenting issues, single-parenting, step-parenting, blended families, "empty nest" difficulties, and parent-caregiver concerns.
Kathy Scott has a warmth and vitality, which foster a sense of trust and safety, and she has an especially strong ability to connect with and understand her clients. Her training in EMDR and psychoanalytic therapy effectively support her work-- helping heal abuse and trauma of all kinds. Because of her own personal experience, she has compassion and a heart for women who are widowed and experiencing deep losses. As a result, Kathy works well with women in transition, divorce, parenting issues, single-parenting, step-parenting, blended families, "empty nest" difficulties, and parent-caregiver concerns.
I am passionate about working with trauma survivors and use EMDR, DBT and IFS in my work with clients diagnosed with C-PTSD.
The circumstances that lead you to looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, and I'm here to partner with you through the pain and uncertainty. Whether it's a child or family member you're concerned about, family conflict, or your own mental health, I can help. I have provided compassionate care for more than twenty years to children and adolescents, families, and adults in both mental health and substance abuse treatment. I've worked in community-based agencies, residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs, mental health administration, and teaching at the graduate level.
I am passionate about working with trauma survivors and use EMDR, DBT and IFS in my work with clients diagnosed with C-PTSD.
The circumstances that lead you to looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, and I'm here to partner with you through the pain and uncertainty. Whether it's a child or family member you're concerned about, family conflict, or your own mental health, I can help. I have provided compassionate care for more than twenty years to children and adolescents, families, and adults in both mental health and substance abuse treatment. I've worked in community-based agencies, residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs, mental health administration, and teaching at the graduate level.
I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and have advanced training in maternal mental health, EMDR (trauma based therapy), couples therapy, and focused work with individuals dealing with chronic health issues.
I am invested in helping my clients find their strengths among the challenges they may face in life. I consider it a privilege to create and hold space for them to do the work which will allow them to live to their greatest potential. My experience working with individuals, couples and families in a multitude of settings helps me better understand the complexities and uniqueness of individuals. I partner with my clients to create meaningful change in their lives, so that they feel connected and thrive.
I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and have advanced training in maternal mental health, EMDR (trauma based therapy), couples therapy, and focused work with individuals dealing with chronic health issues.
I am invested in helping my clients find their strengths among the challenges they may face in life. I consider it a privilege to create and hold space for them to do the work which will allow them to live to their greatest potential. My experience working with individuals, couples and families in a multitude of settings helps me better understand the complexities and uniqueness of individuals. I partner with my clients to create meaningful change in their lives, so that they feel connected and thrive.
Dr. Monica S Karbassioun
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Waitlist for new clients
Through an authentic, person-centered approach, I utilize interventions tailored to your specific needs, including evidence-based EMDR and Flash Technique therapies, CBT and mindfulness-based CBT, as well as insight-oriented therapies.
My aim is for you to feel safe in a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment so that you may find insight and personal growth and reach your goals while remaining true to your authentic self. My approach to health is holistic and humanistic, seeing the mind and body as one whole system. I work with you collaboratively, setting goals together, so that you may have a better understanding of your inner workings and experiences and effectively set and reach your goals.
Through an authentic, person-centered approach, I utilize interventions tailored to your specific needs, including evidence-based EMDR and Flash Technique therapies, CBT and mindfulness-based CBT, as well as insight-oriented therapies.
My aim is for you to feel safe in a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment so that you may find insight and personal growth and reach your goals while remaining true to your authentic self. My approach to health is holistic and humanistic, seeing the mind and body as one whole system. I work with you collaboratively, setting goals together, so that you may have a better understanding of your inner workings and experiences and effectively set and reach your goals.
Angela Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I'm trained to work with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, and have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR).
My work as a therapist is based out of my passion for people, my personal experience as a wife, mother, and person of color. I place a tremendous amount of value on the therapeutic relationship. Our work together is a collaborative partnership, where I hope to serve as a guide on your journey to fulfillment, or your path to healing. My goal is to provide a safe environment where clients are treated with respect and dignity. I’m passionate about working with communities of color, to raise awareness, and dispel myths and the stigma behind mental health services.
I'm trained to work with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, and have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR).
My work as a therapist is based out of my passion for people, my personal experience as a wife, mother, and person of color. I place a tremendous amount of value on the therapeutic relationship. Our work together is a collaborative partnership, where I hope to serve as a guide on your journey to fulfillment, or your path to healing. My goal is to provide a safe environment where clients are treated with respect and dignity. I’m passionate about working with communities of color, to raise awareness, and dispel myths and the stigma behind mental health services.
Aleta Klein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Today you are one step closer to where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. I provide insight oriented, caring and compassionate client focused therapy. I specialize in Christian Spiritual Development, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, EMDR, Grief, Relationship Issues, and Parenting Skills As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Today you are one step closer to where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. I provide insight oriented, caring and compassionate client focused therapy. I specialize in Christian Spiritual Development, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, EMDR, Grief, Relationship Issues, and Parenting Skills As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I’ve been trained in EMDR, IFS, and various theoretical orientations, but I believe every client deserves their own roadmap, and that not all tools work for every situation.
Sometimes it’s a lack of belief in ourselves, or our childhood wounds getting the better of us. Sometimes it’s the stories that we tell ourselves about who we are and what we deserve. More often than not, what holds us back is a fear of change, of the unknown, and of asking for help. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that genuine human connection, empathy, and a little bit of laughter have the potential to transform any situation. I work side-by-side with my clients to build trusting and collaborative relationships. Think of me as your team-mate, cheering you on, and guiding you to uncover what holds you back.
I’ve been trained in EMDR, IFS, and various theoretical orientations, but I believe every client deserves their own roadmap, and that not all tools work for every situation.
Sometimes it’s a lack of belief in ourselves, or our childhood wounds getting the better of us. Sometimes it’s the stories that we tell ourselves about who we are and what we deserve. More often than not, what holds us back is a fear of change, of the unknown, and of asking for help. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that genuine human connection, empathy, and a little bit of laughter have the potential to transform any situation. I work side-by-side with my clients to build trusting and collaborative relationships. Think of me as your team-mate, cheering you on, and guiding you to uncover what holds you back.
I am certified in EMDR, a therapy that is especially effective in treating all types of trauma.
Have you ever doubted yourself as a parent? Wife? Employee? Do you feel nothing you do is "good enough?" The challenges for women in today's "you CAN have it all" society leave many of us feeling inadequate and overwhelmed.
If you are feeling insecure or fearful about your relationships, you don't have to go through it alone. Let's talk about how I can help you find the light at the end of the tunnel.
I am certified in EMDR, a therapy that is especially effective in treating all types of trauma.
Have you ever doubted yourself as a parent? Wife? Employee? Do you feel nothing you do is "good enough?" The challenges for women in today's "you CAN have it all" society leave many of us feeling inadequate and overwhelmed.
If you are feeling insecure or fearful about your relationships, you don't have to go through it alone. Let's talk about how I can help you find the light at the end of the tunnel.
In recent years I have become EMDR trained which produces excellent results for individuals struggling with trauma and anxiety.
The focus of my work in Marriage and Family Therapy has been to help individuals and families gain greater control over their lives, acquire freedom from areas of trauma and maintain healthy relationships with God and loved ones.
In recent years I have become EMDR trained which produces excellent results for individuals struggling with trauma and anxiety.
The focus of my work in Marriage and Family Therapy has been to help individuals and families gain greater control over their lives, acquire freedom from areas of trauma and maintain healthy relationships with God and loved ones.
Kendra Valdez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I use several evidenced based practices, such as EMDR, TF-CBT, PCIT, the Nurtured Heart Approach, Gottman methods, etc.
Therapy is a delicate art and a science. Finding the right therapist is important. The connection by an understanding, intuitive professional, someone with wisdom and effectiveness, who also respects the time and the cost of your investment is valuable. I use an attachment-focused orientation, and tools from EMDR, Ego State Theory, CBT, 12-step recovery model, and other modalities. I have enjoyed a rich 25-year career as a trauma informed specialist. I have supervised and directed programs in public and non-profit sectors. Adoption is my specialty, as well as work with teens, young adults and families.
I use several evidenced based practices, such as EMDR, TF-CBT, PCIT, the Nurtured Heart Approach, Gottman methods, etc.
Therapy is a delicate art and a science. Finding the right therapist is important. The connection by an understanding, intuitive professional, someone with wisdom and effectiveness, who also respects the time and the cost of your investment is valuable. I use an attachment-focused orientation, and tools from EMDR, Ego State Theory, CBT, 12-step recovery model, and other modalities. I have enjoyed a rich 25-year career as a trauma informed specialist. I have supervised and directed programs in public and non-profit sectors. Adoption is my specialty, as well as work with teens, young adults and families.
Shelia Sutton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, CDWF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Using EMDR while tracking your somatic sensations, we explore your life's journey and what is happening in your life today.
Does this describe you: "I'm running on empty and living a frazzled life. I feel like I'm in survival mode." The process of exploring your inner life (the unresolved traumas, as well as the resiliency that has helped you survive) creates opportunities for you to heal. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). As Viktor Frankl wrote, "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." We can rewire our brains and reprocess our past traumas using EMDR. I am currently providing EMDR via Zoom. Yes, this is possible, and it works.
Using EMDR while tracking your somatic sensations, we explore your life's journey and what is happening in your life today.
Does this describe you: "I'm running on empty and living a frazzled life. I feel like I'm in survival mode." The process of exploring your inner life (the unresolved traumas, as well as the resiliency that has helped you survive) creates opportunities for you to heal. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). As Viktor Frankl wrote, "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." We can rewire our brains and reprocess our past traumas using EMDR. I am currently providing EMDR via Zoom. Yes, this is possible, and it works.
Theresa Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting.
Searching for a therapist is a vulnerable decision. Often, we don’t know what causes feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, & disconnection from our lives & our loved ones. My therapeutic style is grounded in process-based Gestalt therapy, with a focus on creating an emotionally safe environment to decrease internal shame & explore life concerns/struggles. My specialties include trauma, PTSD, & abuse (i.e., emotional, parental, religious, narcissistic, toxic relationships/marriages, high-control environments & betrayal). I work with attachment injuries, perfectionism, codependency, self-esteem, identity exploration & boundary setting.
I am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting.
Searching for a therapist is a vulnerable decision. Often, we don’t know what causes feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, & disconnection from our lives & our loved ones. My therapeutic style is grounded in process-based Gestalt therapy, with a focus on creating an emotionally safe environment to decrease internal shame & explore life concerns/struggles. My specialties include trauma, PTSD, & abuse (i.e., emotional, parental, religious, narcissistic, toxic relationships/marriages, high-control environments & betrayal). I work with attachment injuries, perfectionism, codependency, self-esteem, identity exploration & boundary setting.
Cyla Fisk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I am perinatal mental health certified, Attachment Focused EMDR trained, and use somatic practices and parts work.
I’m passionate about helping women transform their lives. Supporting them on their path to growth and healing. Being a woman in today’s modern world is hard. There’s pressure to have a healthy relationship, successful career, to be a good parent, and to be physically and emotionally healthy. High expectations of us take a toll on our minds and our bodies. Many women I work with talk about losing themselves and feeling frustratingly stuck. You want to feel grounded and confident. You need time to look inward and heal. You’re ready to develop a pathway forward, one where you feel hopeful and in control. You're in the right place.
I am perinatal mental health certified, Attachment Focused EMDR trained, and use somatic practices and parts work.
I’m passionate about helping women transform their lives. Supporting them on their path to growth and healing. Being a woman in today’s modern world is hard. There’s pressure to have a healthy relationship, successful career, to be a good parent, and to be physically and emotionally healthy. High expectations of us take a toll on our minds and our bodies. Many women I work with talk about losing themselves and feeling frustratingly stuck. You want to feel grounded and confident. You need time to look inward and heal. You’re ready to develop a pathway forward, one where you feel hopeful and in control. You're in the right place.
The only thing constant is change – Heraclitus of Ephesos (c.500 BCE) Change can be hard. It can also be a period of excitement and rebirth. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has dedicated my professional career to help individuals of all ages, to improve their lives in the face of challenges. Challenges, adverse live events, can be the result of stress and emotional problems due to mental health issues, physical illness, trauma, family circumstances, transitions in employment, and education and social stressors.
The only thing constant is change – Heraclitus of Ephesos (c.500 BCE) Change can be hard. It can also be a period of excitement and rebirth. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has dedicated my professional career to help individuals of all ages, to improve their lives in the face of challenges. Challenges, adverse live events, can be the result of stress and emotional problems due to mental health issues, physical illness, trauma, family circumstances, transitions in employment, and education and social stressors.
Passionate about Strategic Empowerment I have over 30 years of experience in helping others navigate their way to creating better choices and personal success. My unique approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution have enabled many to overcome perceived limitations, becoming secure in their strengths. I provide compassion and expertise and have a long track record of leadership involvement in business and counseling. My overarching purpose is to see others empowered mentally and emotionally, and prepared with tools that promote successful career and personal development.
Passionate about Strategic Empowerment I have over 30 years of experience in helping others navigate their way to creating better choices and personal success. My unique approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution have enabled many to overcome perceived limitations, becoming secure in their strengths. I provide compassion and expertise and have a long track record of leadership involvement in business and counseling. My overarching purpose is to see others empowered mentally and emotionally, and prepared with tools that promote successful career and personal development.
I provide therapeutic interventions with both children and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, and issues of loss, and grief. I am also trained to assess and treat both children and adults with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. In addition, I am able to administer and interpret cognitive and psychological assessment instruments.
I provide therapeutic interventions with both children and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, and issues of loss, and grief. I am also trained to assess and treat both children and adults with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. In addition, I am able to administer and interpret cognitive and psychological assessment instruments.
Kelsey Sima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Waitlist for new clients
Often when faced with pain we seek out quick fixes to give us relief only to have the pain return. I want to help you find lasting relief by understanding where your pain is originating. I help people make sense of unexplainable anxiety, depression, and unwanted behaviors to create the life and relationships they want. I am passionate about helping people become more emotionally, relationally, and spiritually whole through the nurturing environment that is therapy.
Often when faced with pain we seek out quick fixes to give us relief only to have the pain return. I want to help you find lasting relief by understanding where your pain is originating. I help people make sense of unexplainable anxiety, depression, and unwanted behaviors to create the life and relationships they want. I am passionate about helping people become more emotionally, relationally, and spiritually whole through the nurturing environment that is therapy.
Stephanie Harimoto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I help women and queer folks who are ready to heal the pain of past experiences and come home to themselves. Through trauma-informed and compassionate care, let's work together to help you reestablish your sense of self, reconnect with your intuition, and deepen your relationship to others. Individuals who have experienced religious harm, disappointment in faith communities, or are leaving high control groups are particularly drawn to my work. It's important to honor the grief and feelings of isolation that can come with reconsidering beliefs that were once so important to you.
I help women and queer folks who are ready to heal the pain of past experiences and come home to themselves. Through trauma-informed and compassionate care, let's work together to help you reestablish your sense of self, reconnect with your intuition, and deepen your relationship to others. Individuals who have experienced religious harm, disappointment in faith communities, or are leaving high control groups are particularly drawn to my work. It's important to honor the grief and feelings of isolation that can come with reconsidering beliefs that were once so important to you.
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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.