EMDR Therapists in Mission, San Francisco, CA
Silvia MacAllister Voermanek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PCC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94114
I'm here to support your personal growth journey. With nearly 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life & executive coach, my approach empowers you to conquer mental health challenges and find your purpose. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, self-doubt, or life's challenges, I'm here to help you embrace change. Get ready to embark on this transformative journey, and together, we'll unlock your full potential!
I'm here to support your personal growth journey. With nearly 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life & executive coach, my approach empowers you to conquer mental health challenges and find your purpose. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, self-doubt, or life's challenges, I'm here to help you embrace change. Get ready to embark on this transformative journey, and together, we'll unlock your full potential!
Catherine Singstad, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
I bring a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches ( EMDR, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based) to my work, all designed to shift negative emotions, beliefs and patterns, and strengthen internal resources.
Most of my clients come in struggling with their closest relationships - with their partners, parents, kids, colleagues and/or friends. There is often a deep longing for more joy, authenticity, and freedom from painful symptoms like anxiety and depression. I help clients learn to understand and thoughtfully navigate their emotional world, as we work to unpack and rewire recurring symptoms and habits. Issues I commonly work with include unhealthy relationships, work/life balance, healing unresolved childhood wounds, couples issues, anxiety, depression, parenthood, trauma, low self-esteem, addiction, infertility, loss, and grief.
I bring a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches ( EMDR, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based) to my work, all designed to shift negative emotions, beliefs and patterns, and strengthen internal resources.
Most of my clients come in struggling with their closest relationships - with their partners, parents, kids, colleagues and/or friends. There is often a deep longing for more joy, authenticity, and freedom from painful symptoms like anxiety and depression. I help clients learn to understand and thoughtfully navigate their emotional world, as we work to unpack and rewire recurring symptoms and habits. Issues I commonly work with include unhealthy relationships, work/life balance, healing unresolved childhood wounds, couples issues, anxiety, depression, parenthood, trauma, low self-esteem, addiction, infertility, loss, and grief.
Annie Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
I'll utilize other techniques like motivational interviewing and feminist practice to support our EMDR work.
Hi there, I’m glad you’re here. I specialize in using EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help you heal from past trauma and build the life you want to live today. I work with people who have experienced events - both big and small- that continue to produce anxiety, guilt, shame, anger, or stress. EMDR is a structured therapy aimed at reducing disturbance of trauma memories and alleviating current symptoms. I've seen EMDR support clients in building strong relationships, reducing reactivity, and increasing their sense of peace. You can learn more about EMDR at www.emdria.org/about- emdr-therapy
I'll utilize other techniques like motivational interviewing and feminist practice to support our EMDR work.
Hi there, I’m glad you’re here. I specialize in using EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help you heal from past trauma and build the life you want to live today. I work with people who have experienced events - both big and small- that continue to produce anxiety, guilt, shame, anger, or stress. EMDR is a structured therapy aimed at reducing disturbance of trauma memories and alleviating current symptoms. I've seen EMDR support clients in building strong relationships, reducing reactivity, and increasing their sense of peace. You can learn more about EMDR at www.emdria.org/about- emdr-therapy
Solid Ground Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
I am fully trained in EMDR.
We naturally strive to make sense of the things that happen to us. With compassionate guidance and support, the effects of impactful events can be transformed. My approach is collaborative, warm and interactive. My mindfulness-based, psychodynamic practice provides a safe haven from which to explore and create meaning of the key events of your life so that you can arrive at a place of balance and contentment. Fully trained in EMDR, I have the skills to help you resolve traumatic events. I utilize sand tray and other creative means of expression to aid in the healing process. It can even be fun!
I am fully trained in EMDR.
We naturally strive to make sense of the things that happen to us. With compassionate guidance and support, the effects of impactful events can be transformed. My approach is collaborative, warm and interactive. My mindfulness-based, psychodynamic practice provides a safe haven from which to explore and create meaning of the key events of your life so that you can arrive at a place of balance and contentment. Fully trained in EMDR, I have the skills to help you resolve traumatic events. I utilize sand tray and other creative means of expression to aid in the healing process. It can even be fun!
Anna H McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
I have skill and training in trauma work (including EMDR), as well as life experience.
If you're doing mostly well, but have recently discovered that something is off, you might work well with me. I am passionate about carefully excavating til we find what's causing the disruption under the surface. If you have things that happened in your childhood or earlier adult life that you don't talk about, we might work well together. I am passionate about helping people who have experienced deep wounding from difficult experiences. I understand that healing is not linear, and that you might need a guide to find your way.
I have skill and training in trauma work (including EMDR), as well as life experience.
If you're doing mostly well, but have recently discovered that something is off, you might work well with me. I am passionate about carefully excavating til we find what's causing the disruption under the surface. If you have things that happened in your childhood or earlier adult life that you don't talk about, we might work well together. I am passionate about helping people who have experienced deep wounding from difficult experiences. I understand that healing is not linear, and that you might need a guide to find your way.
Dan Scharlack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
My approach involves Existential Humanistic therapy, relational and attachment theory, The Work of Byron Katie, and EMDR for trauma relief.
What is it you most deeply want? I can help you find your natural strengths and let go of old beliefs and painful emotions that stand in the way of you loving the life you live. Through a mindful and compassionate inquiry into places where you feel stuck, I help you to extinguish negative patterns and to recognize and express your true gifts in the world. Many of my clients are artists and creative professionals. My specialties include helping you to have more fulfilling relationships, expand your creativity, overcome addictive patterns, develop your self-esteem, and experience greater personal growth.
My approach involves Existential Humanistic therapy, relational and attachment theory, The Work of Byron Katie, and EMDR for trauma relief.
What is it you most deeply want? I can help you find your natural strengths and let go of old beliefs and painful emotions that stand in the way of you loving the life you live. Through a mindful and compassionate inquiry into places where you feel stuck, I help you to extinguish negative patterns and to recognize and express your true gifts in the world. Many of my clients are artists and creative professionals. My specialties include helping you to have more fulfilling relationships, expand your creativity, overcome addictive patterns, develop your self-esteem, and experience greater personal growth.
Brenda Renee Cordova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
When distressing circumstances occur, they scramble the experiences and relationships we’ve worked hard for. I offer support to people in difficult and challenging life circumstances. Organizing those experiences, making sense of them, and the relationships surrounding them, whether it be relationships with others, or the relationship we have with ourselves. This work helps us better prepare for, and make healthier and more meaningful choices in life. Traumatic experiences further impact our relationship with others, ourselves and our life goals. I offer EMDR in order to reprocess traumatic events that may be impacting your life.
When distressing circumstances occur, they scramble the experiences and relationships we’ve worked hard for. I offer support to people in difficult and challenging life circumstances. Organizing those experiences, making sense of them, and the relationships surrounding them, whether it be relationships with others, or the relationship we have with ourselves. This work helps us better prepare for, and make healthier and more meaningful choices in life. Traumatic experiences further impact our relationship with others, ourselves and our life goals. I offer EMDR in order to reprocess traumatic events that may be impacting your life.
Janet Basalone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
As a Certified EMDR Therapist my primary specialization is trauma and stress, including both recent traumatic/stressful events and childhood trauma.
Embarking on your therapeutic journey is a collaborative endeavor. You are the expert on yourself, and I am here as your ally to support you along the way. I work extensively with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, LGBTQ+ concerns, and phase-of-life challenges. Together, we will craft a personalized approach that suits your unique needs. Not everyone wants to work on trauma, and that is okay. Our time together is for your needs, not my agenda.
As a Certified EMDR Therapist my primary specialization is trauma and stress, including both recent traumatic/stressful events and childhood trauma.
Embarking on your therapeutic journey is a collaborative endeavor. You are the expert on yourself, and I am here as your ally to support you along the way. I work extensively with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, LGBTQ+ concerns, and phase-of-life challenges. Together, we will craft a personalized approach that suits your unique needs. Not everyone wants to work on trauma, and that is okay. Our time together is for your needs, not my agenda.
Heather Lam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
I use many approaches, but EMDR is one of my favorite tools to transform stress and trauma into hope.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Do you have annoying thoughts or behaviors that feel out of control? Current or past events in your life could be affecting your well-being. You could be experiencing a crisis, having difficulty with family, a partner, or friend. If you're feeling sad, anxious, or not like yourself, it's time to reach out. You might need someone that can listen and guide you through your stress. I will teach you tools to sort through your thoughts, feelings, and find a healthy relationship with yourself. I will work with you to heal, cope, and potentially laugh through tough times.
I use many approaches, but EMDR is one of my favorite tools to transform stress and trauma into hope.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Do you have annoying thoughts or behaviors that feel out of control? Current or past events in your life could be affecting your well-being. You could be experiencing a crisis, having difficulty with family, a partner, or friend. If you're feeling sad, anxious, or not like yourself, it's time to reach out. You might need someone that can listen and guide you through your stress. I will teach you tools to sort through your thoughts, feelings, and find a healthy relationship with yourself. I will work with you to heal, cope, and potentially laugh through tough times.
Megan Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
I specialize in EMDR Trauma work.
I offer a warm, collaborative approach intended to foster personal growth and self understanding for individuals and couples. I specialize in helping clients navigate through relationship challenges addictions, self esteem issues ,Premarital and Divorce challenges. Using psychodynamic , holistic and present moment therapeutic approaches , my work is intended to help clients cultivate their own inner healing and enabling them to make meaningful and lasting change. Honoring every individual and couple as unique, I bring an engaged and compassionate presence to our work together.
I specialize in EMDR Trauma work.
I offer a warm, collaborative approach intended to foster personal growth and self understanding for individuals and couples. I specialize in helping clients navigate through relationship challenges addictions, self esteem issues ,Premarital and Divorce challenges. Using psychodynamic , holistic and present moment therapeutic approaches , my work is intended to help clients cultivate their own inner healing and enabling them to make meaningful and lasting change. Honoring every individual and couple as unique, I bring an engaged and compassionate presence to our work together.
Melissa Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Art Therapist. I help clients create healthier patterns in life and improve relationships. Services available for adults, couples, families and children.
My areas of emphasis include abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, parenting support, self-esteem, and personal growth. I am also trained in EMDR.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Art Therapist. I help clients create healthier patterns in life and improve relationships. Services available for adults, couples, families and children.
My areas of emphasis include abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, parenting support, self-esteem, and personal growth. I am also trained in EMDR.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am also certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). My theoretical orientation is attachment focused, and I frequently employ the use of EMDR. I work with folks of all ages. EMDR is a psychotherapy technique that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. Using the protocols and procedures learned in EMDR, clinicians help clients activate their natural healing processes.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am also certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). My theoretical orientation is attachment focused, and I frequently employ the use of EMDR. I work with folks of all ages. EMDR is a psychotherapy technique that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. Using the protocols and procedures learned in EMDR, clinicians help clients activate their natural healing processes.
Jay M Seiff-Haron
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
Stress wearing you down? I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an empirically validated model for helping couples and families to turn conflicts into opportunities for connection. I also employ both EMDR and IFS (Internal Family Systems) with individuals, have worked extensively with cultural differences at home and professionally, and am a custody evaluator. I specialize in working with interracial, interfaith or LGBT families, as well as parenting and services for children ages 1-7. My practice is poly-friendly and has a social justice orientation.
Stress wearing you down? I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an empirically validated model for helping couples and families to turn conflicts into opportunities for connection. I also employ both EMDR and IFS (Internal Family Systems) with individuals, have worked extensively with cultural differences at home and professionally, and am a custody evaluator. I specialize in working with interracial, interfaith or LGBT families, as well as parenting and services for children ages 1-7. My practice is poly-friendly and has a social justice orientation.
Ivette M Huerta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated? Has it been difficult for you to make a decision or struggling in a relationship? I am a licensed bilingual Marriage and Family therapist who specializes working with adults, teens and children 0-6 years old. My belief is creating a safe space for a client and taking time for self-care. My specialty is trauma informed care in early intervention, attachment, depression and anxiety using EMDR, CBT and whole care holistic. I'm relationship driven, proactive, and filled with compassion. I have been working with the adults, parents, families, and children for over 20 years.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated? Has it been difficult for you to make a decision or struggling in a relationship? I am a licensed bilingual Marriage and Family therapist who specializes working with adults, teens and children 0-6 years old. My belief is creating a safe space for a client and taking time for self-care. My specialty is trauma informed care in early intervention, attachment, depression and anxiety using EMDR, CBT and whole care holistic. I'm relationship driven, proactive, and filled with compassion. I have been working with the adults, parents, families, and children for over 20 years.
Thomas Faupl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
I am a San Francisco Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Certified EMDR Therapist offering video sessions to help you to navigate your life in turbulent times. I'm experienced in working with a diverse population of clients from varying socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities and sexual orientations. I'm honored to help you heal from stress, anxiety and overwhelm, and I have found Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR very powerful in facilitating your unfolding toward vibrancy, healing and well being.
I am a San Francisco Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Certified EMDR Therapist offering video sessions to help you to navigate your life in turbulent times. I'm experienced in working with a diverse population of clients from varying socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities and sexual orientations. I'm honored to help you heal from stress, anxiety and overwhelm, and I have found Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR very powerful in facilitating your unfolding toward vibrancy, healing and well being.
Brie Pierquet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
I am trained in EMDR and CBT.
The average person will experience 3-5 traumatic events in their life. The average first responder will experience 188 in their career. We live in a society that has normalized “suck it up” as a coping strategy and that doesn’t work. Are you a first responder (law enforcement , fire, EMS, dispatch)? Is the job itself and/or organizational stress feeling heavier than it once did? Are you noticing changes in yourself that you don’t understand or need help with? Post-traumatic stress injuries are extremely common in first responders and they are treatable. Let’s talk.
I am trained in EMDR and CBT.
The average person will experience 3-5 traumatic events in their life. The average first responder will experience 188 in their career. We live in a society that has normalized “suck it up” as a coping strategy and that doesn’t work. Are you a first responder (law enforcement , fire, EMS, dispatch)? Is the job itself and/or organizational stress feeling heavier than it once did? Are you noticing changes in yourself that you don’t understand or need help with? Post-traumatic stress injuries are extremely common in first responders and they are treatable. Let’s talk.
Katie Plumb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
I use Brainspotting (BSP), a deeply healing modality, as well as EMDR.
Have you experienced stressors so severe that you cannot seem to move on? You may try to put it out of your mind and avoid triggering things, but you continue to feel stuck reliving those painful and frightening memories. Feeling controlled by your past can make it feel like you are destined to suffer. I have wonderful news though—recovery is possible. Having worked extensively with trauma and Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD), I can say with certainty that there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is nothing more rewarding to me than walking alongside clients as they emerge from the grips of their past.
I use Brainspotting (BSP), a deeply healing modality, as well as EMDR.
Have you experienced stressors so severe that you cannot seem to move on? You may try to put it out of your mind and avoid triggering things, but you continue to feel stuck reliving those painful and frightening memories. Feeling controlled by your past can make it feel like you are destined to suffer. I have wonderful news though—recovery is possible. Having worked extensively with trauma and Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD), I can say with certainty that there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is nothing more rewarding to me than walking alongside clients as they emerge from the grips of their past.
Helen Glaze
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110
I have advanced training in EMDR and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Hello! As a humanistic therapist, I focus on the overlap between emotional issues that arise in the therapy room, life outside of therapy, and your family of origin. I specialize in working with high conflict couples and individuals as they cope with challenges to identity, self, and relationship. I work with clients ranging from 15 and up on grief, infertility, infidelity, depression, anxiety, OCD, moral/religious identity, sexual abuse, sexual and gender identity, and chronic mental illness. I strive to be direct, but always kind. See helenglazetherapy.com for more about me and additional resources. Instagram is hglazetherapy.
I have advanced training in EMDR and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Hello! As a humanistic therapist, I focus on the overlap between emotional issues that arise in the therapy room, life outside of therapy, and your family of origin. I specialize in working with high conflict couples and individuals as they cope with challenges to identity, self, and relationship. I work with clients ranging from 15 and up on grief, infertility, infidelity, depression, anxiety, OCD, moral/religious identity, sexual abuse, sexual and gender identity, and chronic mental illness. I strive to be direct, but always kind. See helenglazetherapy.com for more about me and additional resources. Instagram is hglazetherapy.
Beth Apfelbaum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Body-mind practices such as EMDR and guided meditation help you unfold.
I like to start by making a warm and heartfelt connection with you, supporting and accepting you just as you are. From there, we work to transform difficult struggles into opportunities for greater self-love and richer understanding. Our process is collaborative, with you being at choice every step of the way. I use a blend of innovative approaches that have helped many hundreds of individuals and couples manifest, grow, and savor the relationships and sexuality they desire. In a relaxed, open, and deeply aware state, we discover our truths by gently dissolving shame-filled stories of the mind.
Body-mind practices such as EMDR and guided meditation help you unfold.
I like to start by making a warm and heartfelt connection with you, supporting and accepting you just as you are. From there, we work to transform difficult struggles into opportunities for greater self-love and richer understanding. Our process is collaborative, with you being at choice every step of the way. I use a blend of innovative approaches that have helped many hundreds of individuals and couples manifest, grow, and savor the relationships and sexuality they desire. In a relaxed, open, and deeply aware state, we discover our truths by gently dissolving shame-filled stories of the mind.
Becky Wu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mission, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
I aim to help clients live the life they truly envision for themselves, integrating practices from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR), Ego State/Internal Family Systems, and Solution-Focused modalities.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and families in public agency and community-based settings. I am passionate about supporting clients through life difficulties and transitions. I offer a BIPOC and LGBTQ+ safe place. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, systems-based, humanistic perspective: focusing on strengths and self-compassion. My therapy style is collaborative and relational.
I aim to help clients live the life they truly envision for themselves, integrating practices from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR), Ego State/Internal Family Systems, and Solution-Focused modalities.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and families in public agency and community-based settings. I am passionate about supporting clients through life difficulties and transitions. I offer a BIPOC and LGBTQ+ safe place. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, systems-based, humanistic perspective: focusing on strengths and self-compassion. My therapy style is collaborative and relational.
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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.