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What happened doesn’t have to run your life.

EMDR, CPT and trauma-informed therapy for single events, complex trauma and everything in between.

What it can sound like

“I keep reliving it, even though it was years ago.”

“I’m always on guard, waiting for something bad to happen.”

“I feel numb, like I’m watching my life from the outside.”

“I blame myself for what happened.”

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What’s going on

Trauma lives in the body, not just the memory.

Trauma isn’t only about what happened. It’s about how it stays with you: in your body, your relationships, and the way you see yourself and the world. It can come from one event, or from experiences that happened again and again, often in childhood or in relationships.

Your reactions made sense. They helped you survive. Therapy helps your mind and body learn that the danger is over.

Common signs
  • Flashbacks, nightmares or intrusive memories
  • Feeling on edge or easily startled
  • Avoiding people, places or reminders
  • Feeling numb, detached or unsafe
  • Shame or self-blame that won’t lift
  • Trauma alongside anxiety, depression or an eating disorder
If this sounds like you

Here’s how we can help.

You set the pace. You don’t have to tell every detail to heal.

01Safety firstWe build stability and coping skills before going deeper, so you feel more in control, not less.
02EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps your brain reprocess memories so they lose their charge. It works well over video.
03Cognitive Processing TherapyCPT helps untangle beliefs like “it was my fault” or “I can’t trust anyone.”
04IFS and body-based toolsInternal Family Systems and somatic skills for the parts of you that are still protecting you.
05Trauma and eating disorders togetherWhen both are present, we treat them together, including in our IOP.
What can change

What people often notice

Fewer flashbacksSleeping betterFeeling safe in your bodyLess self-blameCloser relationshipsFeeling present again

You don’t have to carry it alone.

Tell us a little about what’s going on. We’ll match you with a specialist in exactly this, verify your insurance for free, and most people have a first session the same week.

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Common questions

Do I have to talk about everything that happened?

No. Many trauma approaches, including EMDR, don’t require retelling every detail.

Does EMDR work online?

Yes. EMDR can be done effectively by video, and our clinicians are trained to do it safely.

What if I’m in crisis?

We are not a crisis service. If you’re in danger, call or text 988 or call 911.

What therapies do you use for trauma?

Proven trauma therapies, including EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), chosen to fit you.

Is online therapy as helpful as in-person therapy?

For most people, yes. Research shows video therapy works about as well as in-person therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and many other concerns. You also skip the drive, which makes it easier to keep going.

Do you take my insurance?

Our clinicians are in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, Carelon, Health Net, Molina, Medi-Cal, Medicare and more, and we accept Kaiser referrals. We check your benefits for free before you start.

How soon can I start?

Most new clients can have a first session within about a week. Call or text (805) 678-9182, or use “Find my match.”

Who can you see?

Anyone located in California at the time of the session. We work with kids, teens, adults, couples and families.