eMDR therapy

LKG Psychotherapy & Coaching offers EMDR therapy in Los Angeles and via secure telehealth throughout California, Texas, and Connecticut. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals process distressing memories, complex trauma, and experiences that may continue to affect their present-day thoughts, emotions, and relationships.

Difficult or overwhelming experiences can sometimes remain “stuck” in the nervous system. Even long after an event has passed, memories may still carry a strong emotional charge, showing up as anxiety, shame, intrusive thoughts, or a persistent sense of being on edge.

EMDR helps the brain gradually process these experiences so they no longer feel as emotionally overwhelming.

An Attachment-Based Approach to EMDR

In out practice, EMDR is often integrated with an attachment-based and relational approach to therapy. This means that the work does not focus only on single traumatic events, but also on the relational experiences that shape how we see ourselves and others.

Early experiences with caregivers, relationships, or chronic stress can leave lasting emotional patterns - including feelings of not being good enough, difficulty trusting others, or a persistent sense of anxiety or disconnection.

Attachment-based EMDR helps gently process these experiences while strengthening internal resources including self-compassion, emotional regulation, and a greater sense of safety in relationships.

what emdr can help with

EMDR therapy may be helpful for individuals navigating experiences such as:

  • Trauma or distressing life events

  • Anxiety, panic, or a persistent sense of being on edge

  • Intrusive memories, images, or emotional triggers

  • Shame, self-criticism, or negative beliefs about oneself

  • Medical trauma or difficult healthcare experiences

  • Stressful or overwhelming life transitions

Through the EMDR process, therapy can help gently reduce the emotional intensity and physical distress connected to difficult memories, while shifting deeply held beliefs such as “I failed,” “I am not good enough,” or “I’m not safe.” Over time, many people experience a greater sense of steadiness, self-trust, and emotional freedom.

EMDR can also support healing when earlier experiences continue to shape patterns in relationships, self-worth, or emotional regulation.

A Collaborative and Attuned Process

EMDR therapy is always paced carefully and collaboratively. Treatment begins with building stability and developing resources for emotional regulation before moving into deeper processing work.

The goal is not to push through difficult memories, but to create enough safety and support so that healing can unfold gradually and sustainably.