EMDR Trauma Therapy in California & NEW YORK

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is an integrative approach to psychotherapy that has been extensively researched and proven effective for treating trauma. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR therapy is based on the idea that past emotionally charged experiences can impact present emotional and mental well-being.

EMDR therapy involves a structured eight-phase treatment approach:

1. History Taking and Treatment Planning: Understanding your background to tailor the therapy to your needs.

2. Preparation: Establishing trust and explaining the EMDR process.

3. Assessment: Identifying the traumatic memory and the negative beliefs associated with it.

4. Desensitization: Using bilateral stimulation such as eye movement or audio cues to process the trauma.

5. Installation: Strengthening positive beliefs.

6. Body Scan: Identifying and resolving somatic responses.

7. Closure: Returning to equilibrium after each session.

8. Reevaluation: Ensuring all traumatic memories are adequately processed.

EMDR therapy has been proven effective in treating a wide range of psychological issues, particularly those related to trauma. This includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, grief and loss, and various other types of trauma-related symptoms. Additionally, EMDR therapy has shown promise in addressing issues such as low self-esteem, performance anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties.

Yes, EMDR therapy can be effectively conducted online. As technology continues to improve, more therapists have adapted to online formats, adjusting techniques like eye movements, audio cues, or tapping for virtual sessions. We use a specific software that helps us create the bilateral stimulation that aids in eye movement. It’s user-friendly on computers, phones, or tablets. Your therapist will share more details about the process to easily begin eye movement when the time is right within your treatment sessions. 

EMDR Intensives take a different approach compared to traditional EMDR therapy. 

With an intensive, you spend extended time with your therapist, typically 1-3 days, giving you the chance to dive deeper into your healing journey.

Yes, some of our therapists offer in person appointments on select days out of our office in Pasadena, CA.

Online therapy replicates the experience of an office environment but from the comfort of your own home or office. You’ll receive a session reminder within 24 hours of our scheduled appointment, along with a secure unique link for our video session.  

We use a reliable system ensuring privacy protection and a secure and HIPAA-compliant platform. All service consents are electronically signed and stored in our HIPAA-compliant electronic health record.

Currently we are in-network with select insurance providers including Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross. If you’d like to use your insurance benefits, please contact us to confirm that we work with your specific plan. Should we be out of network with your insurance company, we’re happy to provide a monthly superbill that you can submit for reimbursement. We recommend calling your insurance provider before our first session to ensure your out-of-network services will be covered.

We are committed to decreasing the barriers to access for mental health services. We do reserve a limited amount of slots for clients who need a sliding scale fee. Please discuss this with us during our initial phone consultation to explore further options.

Individual and Couples therapy sessions are typically 45-53 minutes in length.

Yes, all of our therapists offer EMDR therapy services or are being trained in EMDR therapy. EMDR is a fantastic form of therapy with many benefits. If you have questions about how EMDR works, please send us a message.

Yes most of our therapists are Spanish speakers.

We accept credit cards, debit cards, HSA, and FSA cards through our secure online portal. Please reach out if you have questions about other payment options.

The time scheduled for your appointment is reserved exclusively for you. Therefore, if you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. According to our policy, cancellations or no-shows with less than 24 hours' notice will incur the full session fee.