EMDR Therapy · California

For the things that
still feel close

Some experiences do not stay in the past. They sit in the body, in the way you react, in the patterns you cannot quite explain. EMDR is one of the ways we work with what is underneath.

A brief intake, an honest conversation, and a match with the practitioner whose voice fits yours.

Private Pay
California Licensed
Virtual & In-Person
HIPAA-Compliant
A Place to Begin

When the past is still in the room

EMDR is for the things that did not stay where they happened. The memory that still floods. The reaction that feels bigger than the moment. The sense that you are responding to something you cannot quite name. EMDR is a way to help your nervous system finish a conversation it never got to finish.

We move at your pace. You do not have to relive what happened. You do not have to talk through every detail. The work is about helping your system settle, so the past can stop interrupting the present.

You do not need to be ready to talk about it. Just willing to begin. And to create real change so life feels like one that is yours.

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A small thing sets off a wave that does not match the moment. EMDR helps your nervous system understand the difference between then and now.
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The kind of memory that comes back with the same intensity it had the first time. We work to reduce that charge so the memory can settle into the past.
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The same kind of relationship. The same kind of job. The same kind of stuck. EMDR can help us find what is shaping those choices from below the surface.
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The chest tightening. The sleep that will not come. The ache that lands in the same place. EMDR pairs naturally with somatic awareness to help the body release what it has been carrying.
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EMDR works for one significant event and for the longer patterns of experiences that have shaped how you move through the world. We tailor the work to your story.
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How EMDR Helps

The work goes where talk alone cannot

EMDR is most useful for three kinds of moments. Each begins with the same belief: that what your nervous system is doing makes sense, even when it does not feel that way.

A Single Event

When one moment changed things

An accident, a loss, a medical experience, a moment that did not pass the way the calendar says it did.

  • Recent or long-ago events
  • Memories that still intrude
  • Reactions that feel disproportionate

A Longer Story

When the past keeps shaping the now

Patterns from childhood, family dynamics, or chapters of life that built up over time and continue to influence the present.

  • Early experiences
  • Relational patterns
  • Inherited family dynamics

What the Body Knows

When the body has been keeping score

The somatic signals that something is still being held. We listen to those signals as part of the work, not as something to override.

  • Chronic tension or fatigue
  • Sleep that does not come
  • The body’s wisdom
Our Approach

EMDR for what is underneath

EMDR helps your nervous system finish a conversation it never got to finish. We move at your pace, and we trust your system to know what it needs.

— What we believe

Why we work this way

EMDR is one of the most researched approaches for working with experiences that have not fully settled. It is not about reliving what happened. It is about helping your system process what it has been holding, so the past can stop interrupting the present.

We approach it with curiosity and respect for your full experience, the moments that shaped you and the ones still asking for your attention.

How sessions actually feel

This is a collaborative process. You stay in the driver’s seat. We never push past your window of tolerance, and you can pause or slow down at any time.

The goal is to help you feel more settled, more present, and more like yourself, without having to carry the past so closely.

What we bring to the work

Somatic

Working with the body

Trauma-Informed

Safety first

Evidence-Based

Grounded in research

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How It Works

EMDR therapy at your pace

EMDR sessions are held with the same depth and care as in-person work, in a format that lets your nervous system feel safe enough to do the work.

What sessions look like

Sessions are held through secure, HIPAA-compliant video. You can join from a space that feels comfortable and contained, which matters especially in the kind of work EMDR asks of you.

Many people find that being in their own environment helps their nervous system settle into the work. Sessions are 50 minutes each week. In-person sessions are also available when that is the better fit.

The Format

Weekly 50-minute sessions, held over private video. The early work is preparation. The deeper processing comes when you are ready.

This is a space for

The careful, paced work of helping the past settle.

  • Building resources and steadying the system
  • Identifying what is asking to be processed
  • Reprocessing memories that still feel close
  • Integrating what shifts, slowly and on your terms

Investment

Transparent pricing, no surprises

Pay as you go. Cancel or pause anytime.

Individual · 50-minute online $250/session
Individual · 50-minute in-person $265/session
Couples · 50-minute online $275/session
Couples · 50-minute in-person $290/session

Healing the Human Experience Therapy is a private pay practice and does not accept insurance. Payment is due at the time of service.

Through connection and thoughtful exploration, we make space for insight, healing, and meaningful change.

Getting Started

Three simple steps to your first session

No paperwork mountain. No long phone trees. Just a clear path from wondering to actually meeting.

Step One

Reach out

Send a short note through the form. Ask questions, share what's bringing you in, or simply say hello — no script needed.

Step Two

Brief intake

We'll send a short form to learn a bit about you before we meet. It helps us make the most of your first session together.

Step Three

Your first session

A conversation. A chance to share what's on your mind and feel out the fit. The work begins here.

Common Questions

Things worth knowing

A few of the questions that come up most often before the first session.

Healing the Human Experience Therapy is a private pay practice and does not accept insurance. Payment is due at the time of service. We can provide a superbill if you'd like to seek out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance provider.
Sessions are held over secure, HIPAA-compliant video. You'll receive a private link before each appointment and can join from your phone, tablet, or computer — from wherever feels most comfortable to you.
Most clients attend weekly 50-minute sessions to support consistency and depth in the work. The rhythm can be adjusted over time as your needs change — this is a collaboration, not a prescription.
It's completely okay to feel unsure. The first session is an opportunity to talk about what you're looking for, ask questions, and see whether the connection feels right. You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out.
You'll hear back within 1–2 business days to schedule a brief, free phone consultation. From there, we'll talk through what you're hoping to work on and match you with the practitioner whose approach fits best.
We work with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, relational patterns, and the experiences that shape who we're becoming. We don't currently work with families, children, or those in acute crisis — in those cases we're happy to offer referrals to practitioners better suited to your needs.

Still have questions? That's a perfectly good reason to start a conversation.

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