EMDR Therapy in Pasadena, CA for Trauma, PTSD & Anxiety

You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck In The Past

Maybe it’s a memory that won’t fade. A voice in your head that tells you it was your fault. A tightness in your chest that shows up out of nowhere, even when things seem “fine.” If certain memories, fears, or emotional patterns keep resurfacing, even when you thought you had moved on, you’re not alone. Many people who seek EMDR therapy are struggling with unresolved trauma, anxiety, or painful experiences from the past that still affect their daily lives.

You might feel:

  • Overwhelmed by shame, guilt, or self-blame

  • Like you’ve tried talk therapy… but it didn’t touch what’s really going on inside

  • Have flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts

  • Avoid certain people, places, or feelings

  • Struggle with panic, chronic anxiety, or feeling “on alert” all the time

  • Carry pain from childhood experiences, abuse, or neglect

  • Feel numb or disconnected from your body or emotions

  • Want relief that goes beyond coping, and into healing

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You're doing your best to move forward, but the past keeps pulling you back.

You’re not broken. Your nervous system is trying to protect you, but it’s stuck in survival mode.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process and heal from distressing experiences, without needing to relive them in detail.

    It works by using bilateral stimulation (gentle eye movements, tapping, or sounds) to help the brain “unstick” traumatic memories.

    • We start with safety. You’ll never be rushed. We build tools together to regulate your nervous system and create a sense of stability.

    • Then we target what's stuck. With care and collaboration, we identify memories, beliefs, or body sensations that still feel unresolved.

    • EMDR helps your brain reprocess. Through gentle bilateral stimulation, we guide your brain to process these memories so they no longer hold the same emotional weight.

    • You leave with new wiring. Clients often feel lighter, more empowered, and more free not just in their minds, but in their bodies and relationships.

  • The length of EMDR therapy varies. Some clients experience significant relief in just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term work, especially if there’s complex trauma or multiple life transitions involved. We’ll go at a pace that feels safe and respectful of your nervous system.

  • Yes. EMDR can be adapted to support people facing grief, infertility, IVF trauma, perinatal loss, postpartum anxiety, and more. It helps process the emotional impact of these experiences, so they don’t remain stuck in the body or interfere with daily life.

  • Not necessarily. One of the strengths of EMDR is that you don’t need to describe every detail of your experience out loud for it to be effective. You’ll be gently guided and supported throughout the process, with full control over what you share.

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After EMDR therapy, many people describe feeling...

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More grounded and less emotionally reactive

Greater trust in themselves and their choices

Decreased anxiety and fewer triggers in daily life

Increased self worth and reduced shame.

Like you can finally move forward instead of just coping

More connected to your body – with reduced tension or anxiety

More present in your everyday life

More open to connection and intimacy in your relationships

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An Attachment-Focused Approach to EMDR


I use an attachment-focused approach to EMDR, which means we explore not only the traumatic memories but also how early relationships have shaped your emotional patterns and beliefs. A key part of this work involves building internal resources, such as creating supportive “resourcing figures” within your imagination, that help you feel safe and grounded throughout the process. This foundation allows us to gently reprocess difficult memories using bilateral stimulation, helping your brain integrate these experiences in a way that reduces distress and strengthens your sense of safety and connection. This approach is especially helpful for those healing from postpartum trauma, infertility challenges, and developmental wounds.

Get Support from and EMDR Therapist Today

If you're ready to explore a different kind of healing, one that goes beneath the surface and works with your whole system, I’m here to support you