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Find Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapists & Counselors in Mission Viejo, CA.

 

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 Mission Viejo, the suburbs of Mission Viejo, other nearby places such as Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, 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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Maddie Miyoshi
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You are enough. There are no bounds to what we can work on together. I encourage transparency and vulnerability so we can forge new patterns of trust and relating to others.


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You are enough. There are no bounds to what we can work on together. I encourage transparency and vulnerability so we can forge new patterns of trust and relating to others.

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I believe the root of most issues lies in our attachment with early caregivers to form our core beliefs. We will unearth patterns and work toward reframing and revising what affects how we show up in our present relationships and lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Families
  • Intergenerational Trauma
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Benedict Choi
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We will explore attachment injuries from the past that impact present relational functioning. We will notice the emotions you're experiencing and the meaning you make about them. We will identify blocks and traumas that keep you stuck.


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We will explore attachment injuries from the past that impact present relational functioning. We will notice the emotions you're experiencing and the meaning you make about them. We will identify blocks and traumas that keep you stuck.

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My clients express that they gain additional insight about themselves as they becoming curious about one's own reactions and responses comes to the forefront. People feel safe, validated and seen.

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  • Attachment Issues
  • Couples
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Sandra Crawford
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Explore the way that your symptoms are currently impacting your life so that we can develop new/more effective ways to cope. Additionally, we will work to identify and address the underlying causes.


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Explore the way that your symptoms are currently impacting your life so that we can develop new/more effective ways to cope. Additionally, we will work to identify and address the underlying causes.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe therapy is a cooperative process. I will give you information along the way to assist you in making informed choices in treatment. My primary modality is the use of EMDR to address the impact of past events on our current lives.

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  • Depression
  • Grief
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Ming Loong Teo
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We will work toward helping you recognize your humanity and the things that are amazing about you. We will focus on your goals in therapy, and we will get you where it is you want to go in life.


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We will work toward helping you recognize your humanity and the things that are amazing about you. We will focus on your goals in therapy, and we will get you where it is you want to go in life.

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My approach to therapy involves psychoeducation and empowerment. I want my clients to understand what is happening in their brain, their body, and in their world. Once we eliminate shame and stigma, I empower my clients to live their best lives.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Combat Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
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  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Neurodivergence
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Trauma
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  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Annie Sankey
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We discuss you and your experiences. Therapy is about you and what has happened to you in your in your life. You set the goals of what you want to get out of this work. I do my best to bring in the clinical support to best meet those goals.


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We discuss you and your experiences. Therapy is about you and what has happened to you in your in your life. You set the goals of what you want to get out of this work. I do my best to bring in the clinical support to best meet those goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am trained in EMDR and am a Certified Clinician Trauma Professional but I work as an integrative therapist to ensure that you feel deeply understood and supported in a uniquely tailored journey towards reaching their therapeutic goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Complex Trauma
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Issues
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  • Sexual Trauma
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