EMDR therapy can be helpful for children, teens, and adults.

EMDR Therapy

Empowering growth after trauma

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

About EMDR Therapy

EMDR is a psychotherapy technique that can alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) was developed by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. clinical psychologist in the late 1980s. The goal is to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories, reducing their lingering effects and allowing for healthier emotional responses.

Watch an introduction video about EMDR therapy

We help with

Here are some of the issues related to trauma and stress that we can help you to address with EMDR Therapy.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety

Anger, aggressive behaviors

Avoiding reminders of trauma

Difficulty regulating emotions

Fears and phobias

“Fight-flight” response

Intrusive memories and thoughts

Dissociation

Nightmares, night terrors

Panic attacks

Sense of no future

How we work

We believe that safety and trust in a therapeutic relationship is crucial for the therapy process.

We are trying to create a space where you and your child will feel heard, seen and understood as who you are.

Overall, EMDR therapy is a structured method that goes step-by-step. The actual therapy progression is unique for every person, and we are always attuned to the client’s process.

Three stages in EMDR therapy trauma work

Developing emotional self-regulation and overall stability.

1

Addressing protective patterns that are creating problems.

2

Integrating new, more helpful ways of coping into daily life.

3

Meet our therapist

experienced in EMDR

MA, LMFT

Svetlana practices EMDR therapy since 2015, and is a member of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

Svetlana Tikhonova.....

Certified EMDR Therapist

EMDR Parent-Child & Attachment Specialist

FAQ

About the EMDR Therapy

Is there research on how effective EMDR therapy?

EMDR therapy has been validated by over 20 randomized controlled clinical trials. The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare has accepted EMDR therapy as an evidence-based approach for children.

What is EMDR therapy for children like?

EMDR therapy is proven to be helpful for children, teens, and adults. Child EMDR therapy is always combined with play and creative activities, as this is a natural way for children to communicate, express themselves, and heal.

Additionally, parents might be involved in the child's EMDR sessions to ensure that parental support continues at home.

How long is the EMDR Therapy session?

EMDR Therapy sessions may be longer, to ensure there is enough time for trauma reprocessing. Usually, an EMDR session can last between 50 and 90 minutes.

How many EMDR sessions are needed to recover from trauma?

EMDR therapy is considered to be time-efficient and sometimes is called “rapid trauma reprocessing”. Often, trauma can be resolved in a short number of sessions in comparison with traditional talk therapy. We can’t predict how many sessions will be required to address your concerns.

Contacts

Our psychotherapy and counseling practice is conveniently located on the border of Los Altos and Mountain View in the San Francisco Bay Area, very close to Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Cupertino and San Jose.