EMDR Therapy los angeles
available online and in person in West LA
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy at the convenience of your place on a HIPAA-compliant platform delivered by trained/certified professionals
WALTZ Trauma Care and Therapy uses an online tool at bilateralstimulation.io
Wait, is online emdr as effective as in-person?
Hello Angelenos,
Yes, it is!
Our EMDR Certified Therapist has been using an online tool to deliver the bilateral stimulation since the pandemic.
Some prefer this tool because the visual bilateral stimulation is delivered consistently with fewer distractions from the environment—It is just your computer screen!
What matters the most is the therapist’s relationship with you and the preparation to guide you through and find the most effective approach for you in EMDR Therapy. You may end up not using the visual but finding it more helpful to tap! (yes, you are tapping on cue).
EMDR Therapy in West Los Angeles
You have memories that you can’t let go.
These memories are painful, lonely, scary, and shameful.
They make you feel small, worthless, frozen, and embarrassed.
You are feeling sick in your stomach, tight in your chest, numb in your legs, or lightheaded.
You’ve had it enough, looked up Trauma Therapy, and found EMDR Therapy
You live with these beliefs about yourself
“I’m unlovable”
“I’m dirty”
“I’m unworthy”
“I’m incompetent”
“I’m broken”
Trauma has many faces. It’s your anxiety and depression.
Let me help!
Three Pillars in EMDR Therapy
Meet your Los Angeles EMDR Therapists
I’m Holly!
I am a trained EMDR therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I meet with clients via telehealth and in person at the West LA location.
I use somatic techniques based on Somatic Experiencing therapy and guide you through EMDR therapy to address the deeply rooted trauma in your present-day stressors.
I’m Ashley.
I see clients online only across California.
I use imagery exercises based on Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy and a parts-based approach to help you increase compassion and empathy toward yourself. This is a beautiful process to deepen EMDR therapy further.
I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and an EMDRIA Consultant in Training. I am trained in R-TEP and offer 4-5 sessions to treat acute trauma.
So, How can I help you through EMDR Therapy?
We start by figuring out what is bothering you in your daily life
Notice which memories bring up the same feelings, sensations, and thoughts
Carefully pay attention to all aspects of the memories to untangle the pain and find relief
Work on any leftover triggers in the present and help you gain confidence
Tackle any worries of what ifs and possible situations in the future
Elements of EMDR Therapy
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Resourcing
Experience the relief of stress through the imagery and somatic work together in the session and learn to practice and manage the overwhelming symptoms in-between the sessions
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Desensitization
Reduce the level of distress associated with the memories, including images, emotions, and body sensations
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Self Care
Plan to take care of yourself after each session, whether you need extra sleep, hydration, walking in nature, deep breathing, and social support
After EMDR Therapy with me, you will…
Feel much less bothered by the memories
No longer feel the need to focus on those memories
Become more empathetic toward self
Be more relaxed in your body, easy to breathe
“Okay, I want to try it. But, I’m afraid EMDR therapy sessions will be too much for me.”
Facing the trauma and targeting the memories are intimidating. We start looking at those memories only after practicing some useful tools and techniques. You will first experience what it is like to attend to your body, use imagery or imagination, and be creative. Also, “pushing it through” is NOT encouraged. We work with what we can manage in each session. You have to tell me during the session if it becomes too overwhelming. Yes, the level of distress or the intensity of emotions can briefly increase at certain moments during the exercise. And usually it is brief and quickly follows with relief. Emotions get expressed and released. New perspectives and insights follow.
EMDR Therapy is not suggested when you are having active, serious dissociative experiences. It is also difficult when you block out the memories completely for very reasonable protection from risks and harm. In this case, I may step back and connect with you more through a relational approach before you are ready to dive in. It is based on my clinical judgment. A treatment plan is different for everyone. Each is individualized and tailored to the specific needs of the person. You can still start therapy with me. It is just that EMDR therapy can wait for later or does not have to be a part of your treatment plan.
If you are feeling unstable, maybe you need a higher level of care before starting therapy with me. There are some awesome DBT clinics, IOP/PHP programs, as well as the groundwork that will be helpful for you. I'm happy to connect when you are ready.
So, Wondering About What to Prepare for EMDR Therapy When It Is Online?
You simply need a computer (better than a phone) or a tablet so I can see you over a video for the best outcomes. You also need a stable internet connection so we are not interrupted! You do want a quiet space with privacy so you can feel comfortable and safe during our session. Please grab a box of tissues! The tears are for grieving, remembering what was missed and what you needed, and becoming self-compassionate. I look forward to meeting you!
Experience Effective Virtual EMDR Therapy in the Comfort of Your Home
Ready to embark on your healing journey? Schedule an online EMDR therapy session in California. Take the first step towards transformation and well-being today.
Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR Therapy Los Angeles
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Yes! It can be done virtually. It was with the start of the pandemic when the mode of psychotherapy had to change for all so that people could continue to receive services they needed and stay safe. Our EMDR Therapist uses an online tool to deliver the visual bilateral stimulation. It increases the effectiveness and the consistency because we can easily adjust the stimulation for you. If visual is too distracting, your EMDR therapist will ask you to tap your body for the stimulation. It may not make much sense here, but you will quickly learn how it works!
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Yes! Even if EMDR therapy is delivered online, you are still meeting with a trained or certified professional who is there to guide you through the process. EMDR Therapy is evidence-based, which means it has been heavily researched and scientifically proven through a standardized procedure, just like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
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No. It is strongly advised not to try EMDR by yourself or through a website where it claims that you can do it step-by-step. Not only it is going to be ineffective, but it may cause a higher level of distress. A trained, at least, professional who has completed the Basic Training through EMDR International Association can help you with an ongoing assessment and monitoring of your symptoms, responses, and outcomes.
