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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a proven treatment that helps people reduce or even eliminate the distress caused by traumatic memories. It is based on brain science for how memories are stored in the brain and body. Through EMDR, you can create new associations with traumatic memories to lessen the impact those memories have on your life.

During this treatment, you remain safe and in-charge as a licensed therapist guides you through recalling and re-associating your traumatic memories. Through eye movement or tapping, a therapist helps you lessen the emotional impact of stuck memories.

EMDR is primarily used to treat trauma and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), though some therapists may use it to treat conditions such as:

  • Fears and phobias
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Unhealthy relationship patterns
  • Panic attacks
  • Grief

Whether you are located in downtown La Mesa, the suburbs of La Mesa, other nearby places such as Chula Vista, National City, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of EMDR

EMDR is an evidence-based, proven therapy with several benefits, including:

  • Reduction in symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression
  • Cultivating a sense of resolution, or getting unstuck and moving on
  • Reducing fear
  • Processing events and feelings that have been hard to discuss

EMDR May Be the Right Fit For You

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is one of many types of therapy. Though EMDR is known to be effective for PTSD, it is starting to become more widely used for treating other mental health issues. It is best to talk to a licensed therapist to see if it could work for you.

If you aren’t sure what type of therapy is right for you, you can learn more about your options in our guide: What type of therapy is right for me?

Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced EMDR therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Heather Oster
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Recovering from trauma is a process. You can't just close a bad chapter in your life and pretend it didn't happen. From your first appointment, I will help you cope with that bad chapter and help you start writing a new, healthier one.


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Recovering from trauma is a process. You can't just close a bad chapter in your life and pretend it didn't happen. From your first appointment, I will help you cope with that bad chapter and help you start writing a new, healthier one.

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I offer my therapy services virtually so people who have experienced trauma don't have the additional burden of adjusting to a new setting while they start their path to recovery.

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  • Trauma
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Allison Rosenberg
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My mission is to help you improve your relationships with yourself and those that mean to the most to you. In addition, I work with you to understand your personal triggers and how to manage them.


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My mission is to help you improve your relationships with yourself and those that mean to the most to you. In addition, I work with you to understand your personal triggers and how to manage them.

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I draw on the models I am trained in to inform the foundation of my work and collaborate closely with my clients throughout the therapeutic process to make the most of our time together and find a style and perspective that speaks uniquely to you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body Image
  • Families
  • Motherhood
  • Trauma
  • Women
  • Young Adults
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Mike Chang
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Get to the root of the issue and identify what is keeping you stuck with your situation. We will identify the patterns that perpetuate your distress and anxieties, and work to discover solutions, insights, and strategies to bring genuine change.


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Get to the root of the issue and identify what is keeping you stuck with your situation. We will identify the patterns that perpetuate your distress and anxieties, and work to discover solutions, insights, and strategies to bring genuine change.

Something to know about my approach is:

I make strong connections with my clients through an authentic presence, openness, and well-developed listening skills. I am committed to create a safe and comfortable space for my clients to be able to find solutions to their problems.

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Codependency
  • Communication Skills
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Families
  • Relationships
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Leticia Chavez
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further develop an ability to examine patterns of thought and associated emotional and behavioral responses in an attempt to modify the presenting problem.


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further develop an ability to examine patterns of thought and associated emotional and behavioral responses in an attempt to modify the presenting problem.

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I employ a multi-theoretical approach to treatment, integrating various frameworks to conceptualize the client’s presenting problem and clinical needs.

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  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
  • Blended Families
  • Chronic Pain
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Disorders
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Kristen Anderson
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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.


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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.

Something to know about my approach is:

I often use more skills-based therapies as we begin work together to decrease the frequency and intensity of your symptoms. After you feel more stable, we use more insight-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies to create lasting change.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Combat Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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