EMDR Therapy in Los Angeles
As a trained EMDR therapist, I have found EMDR to be a powerful approach for healing painful and overwhelming experiences. I am also trained in Structural Dissociation Theory, the Flash Technique, and advanced EMDR protocols for addiction, dissociation, grief, OCD, and attachment.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro to help people recover from traumatic or distressing life events. EMDR works by processing memories and the emotions, sensations, and beliefs connected to them. Through a combination of focused attention and bilateral stimulation, the brain’s natural capacity to heal becomes more accessible.
EMDR therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for:
- Anxiety, worry, phobias
- Low self-esteem
- PTSD symptoms, including nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance, hypervigilance
- Addiction or compulsive behaviors
- Eating disorder symptoms
- Relational trauma, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse
- Performance anxiety
- Sleep problems
It can be especially helpful for individuals who understand their history yet still feel emotionally overwhelmed. EMDR supports integration of emotional, cognitive, and bodily experiences so people can live more fully in the present.