Online EMDR in California

EMDR Therapy

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured, evidence-based therapy that can help the brain process experiences that are connected with emotional distress, reactivity, or behavioral patterns.

While EMDR is very effective for processing traumatic experiences, it is also a tool that can be used to address patterns such as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, chronic self-doubt, and heightened reactivity. You do not need to have a single defining trauma for EMDR to be helpful.

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How EMDR Can Help Parents

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Parents often seek EMDR when they notice that their reactions feel bigger than the moment in front of them. You may logically understand your child’s behavior, yet still feel flooded, activated, or emotionally overwhelmed in ways that are hard to control.

EMDR can help by:

• Reducing emotional reactivity in parenting moments

• Processing past experiences that get triggered by your child’s emotions or behavior

• Increasing emotional regulation and nervous system flexibility

• Supporting a greater sense of calm, clarity, and confidence as a parent

When parents feel less activated internally, it becomes easier to respond intentionally rather than reactively.

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EMDR With Individual Parenting Focus or as a Standalone Service

 

EMDR can be incorporated into individual therapy with a parenting focus, where we integrate insight, skill-building, and trauma processing together. For some clients, EMDR is woven into ongoing therapy to support deeper emotional work alongside practical parenting support.

Other clients seek EMDR as a more focused, standalone approach. In these cases, we concentrate specifically on identified targets and patterns using the EMDR framework.

Together, we decide which approach best fits your needs, goals, and current capacity.

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EMDR for Children and Adolescents

 

I have additional training in providing EMDR with children and adolescents. When parents are seeking EMDR specifically for their child or teen, treatment is tailored to be developmentally appropriate and supportive.

EMDR with younger clients often involves:

• Adjusting the structure of sessions

• Using age-appropriate language and tools

• Supporting emotional regulation alongside processing

• Collaborating closely with parents or caregivers as needed

This approach can be helpful for children and teens experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behavioral challenges, or distress related to past experiences.

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How Online EMDR Works

 

EMDR is offered online in a secure and supportive format. During sessions, I send you a secure link that opens a window with a guided visual that moves back and forth across the screen. Following the dot with your eyes provides bilateral stimulation, which helps the brain process information more adaptively.Some people find visual stimulation helpful, while others prefer tactile or auditory options, which we explore together before beginning reprocessing. 

Before beginning EMDR, we spend time ensuring you feel prepared and grounded. This includes building emotional regulation skills, identifying supports, and making sure the pace feels safe and manageable.

Online EMDR has been shown to be effective and allows you to engage in this work from the comfort of your own space.

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A Collaborative, Individualized Process

 

EMDR is not rushed and not forced. Sessions are guided by your readiness, your nervous system, and your goals. Whether we are addressing parenting reactivity, anxiety, or past experiences, the work is collaborative and tailored to you or your child.

If you are curious about whether EMDR is a good fit, we can talk through your concerns and determine the most supportive next step.