Trauma & PTSD EMDR Therapy Intensives in Santa Monica, CA
If you feel easily triggered, emotionally reactive, constantly on edge, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, trauma may still be living in your nervous system. Trauma and PTSD therapy isn’t about reliving the past… it’s about helping your system process what never had the chance to settle
Trauma & PTSD Therapy in Santa Monica, California
Trauma doesn’t only come from one catastrophic event. It can stem from childhood emotional neglect, inconsistent caregiving, attachment wounds, relational betrayal, abuse, medical trauma, sudden loss, or years of chronic stress. Even when life looks stable now, your nervous system may still be responding as if something isn’t safe. Trauma therapy isn’t about labeling you, it’s about helping your body and mind recognize that the danger has passed.
Trauma & PTSD Can Show Up Like This
Trauma doesn’t always look dramatic. It can look like:
• A shift in someone’s tone ruining your entire day
• Replaying conversations and assuming you did something wrong
• Feeling responsible for other people’s emotions
• Struggling to relax even when nothing is “wrong”
• Overachieving because slowing down feels unsafe
• Emotional flashbacks that feel intense but hard to explain
Many people minimize these experiences because they don’t fit a traditional definition of trauma. But trauma isn’t defined by what happened, it’s defined by how your system was impacted.
Types of Trauma I Work With
I specialize in trauma that is often invisible… the kind that develops over time and quietly shapes how you relate, react, and protect yourself.
• Complex PTSD (CPTSD)
• Childhood emotional neglect
• Attachment trauma and abandonment wounds
• Relational betrayal or infidelity trauma
• Trauma from chaotic, high-control, or unpredictable environments
• High-functioning trauma responses in ambitious women
• Anxiety and panic rooted in early survival patterns
How EMDR Therapy Intensives Help PTSD & Trauma
EMDR therapy intensives allow us to work in extended, structured sessions so your nervous system can fully process traumatic memories, attachment wounds, and unresolved emotional experiences. Rather than stretching trauma therapy over years, intensives create focused momentum while maintaining safety and pacing.
Benefits of Trauma-Focused EMDR Therapy Intensives
Clients working through trauma or PTSD often notice:
You stop obsessing over what you said and whether you ruined everything.
You stop obsessing over what you said and whether you ruined everything.
You can sit still without your mind racing.
You don’t automatically assume conflict means you’re about to be left.
You don’t live in a constant state of subtle panic.
My Approach to Trauma & PTSD Therapy
The way I work is relational and grounded.
I’m not sitting back analyzing you. I’m right there with you… listening carefully, noticing patterns, helping you make sense of what your body is doing when it gets activated.
A lot of trauma makes people feel alone. Misunderstood. Like they’re “too much” or “too sensitive.” You won’t feel that way here. You’ll feel seen, validated, and when something makes sense, I’ll tell you.
I’m direct when it’s helpful. Gentle when it needs to be. And I hold humor in the right moments because healing doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. I care deeply about this work. I’m especially drawn to people who learned early how to be strong, capable, and self-reliant and who are exhausted from carrying that alone.
When we do EMDR intensives, we’re not just talking about anxiety or trauma. We’re helping your nervous system finally process what it’s been holding. So you’re not thrown off for days after a conflict or constantly scanning people’s tone. You don’t have to do this alone anymore.
If something in you feels ready, even a little, I’d love to talk with you and see if this work is a good fit.
Ready to take the next steps?
If you’re interested in PTSD & Trauma therapy, and want to explore whether EMDR Therapy Intensives are the right fit, the next step is a brief consultation.
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FAQs about PTSD & Trauma Therapy Intensives
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EMDR therapy helps the brain and nervous system reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer carry the same emotional charge. Many clients experience fewer triggers and greater emotional steadiness.
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Complex PTSD often develops from prolonged relational trauma, emotional neglect, or unstable attachment rather than a single event. It can show up as emotional reactivity, shame, hypervigilance, or difficulty feeling safe in relationships.
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EMDR intensives allow focused, extended work that can accelerate progress compared to weekly sessions, while still maintaining structure and safety.
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EMDR therapy can help with many types of trauma, including single-event trauma, complex trauma, childhood emotional neglect, relational trauma, medical trauma, accidents, grief, and chronic stress. EMDR therapy works with how traumatic experiences are stored in the brain and nervous system, not just with the memory itself.
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Yes. EMDR is often effective for complex trauma and emotional neglect, especially when trauma developed over time rather than from a single event. EMDR helps the nervous system process long-standing emotional patterns so past experiences no longer shape present-day reactions as strongly.
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EMDR does not require detailed verbal retelling of traumatic experiences. Instead, it helps the brain reprocess emotional memories using bilateral stimulation, allowing trauma to be integrated without repeatedly reliving or recounting painful details. This makes EMDR especially helpful for people who feel overwhelmed by traditional talk therapy.
If you’re considering PTSD & Trauma therapy in California, you may have questions. Feel free to reach out.