EMDR THERAPIST IN NEWPORT COAST & CALIFORNIA
Experience freedom and relief.
I’m Paige, a Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDRIA-trained EMDR therapist helping adults in Newport Coast, Crystal Cove, Corona del Mar, and across California process trauma and addiction by secure telehealth anywhere in California.
You're tired of carrying something that keeps showing up in your body, your relationships, or your thoughts. Long after the moment that caused it has passed.
If you've tried to talk your way through it and keep circling back to the same pain, it doesn't mean you're doing something wrong.
Some experiences get stored in a way that talking alone can't fully reach. You deserve care that meets you where the pain actually lives. As an EMDR therapist in California I can help you process what's stuck and heal, not just manage it.
What is EMDR Therapy?
As an EMDR therapist in California, my work goes deeper than the technique. I’m here to help you process and heal where you feel stuck.
In EMDR sessions, we work with:
Identifying the root memories keeping you stuck today.
How your body and mind react to past memories.
The thoughts and beliefs you have about yourself from those experiences.
The patterns you have as a result of past experiences.
You do not have to share and relieve every moment. EMDR allows you to process and heal at a pace that works for you.
Why Talk Approaches Don’t Always Work
Traditional talk therapy can take months or years to pierce through and create change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an advanced, evidence-based treatment designed to rapidly process emotional blocks, help you feel more clear and rounded, and restore authentic control over your life.
My private practice provides specialized EMDR therapy tailored specifically to the unique needs of California residents.
You’ll learn to:
Feel More Grounded in Your Body: Rewire how your body feels.
Reduce the Emotional Intensity: Think about the event without being overwhelmed.
Heal the Memory Itself: Reprocess the root cause of your symptoms.
Feel Safe Again: Feel more calm in your body and throughout your life.
How An EMDR Therapist is Different
Many people who come to me have already tried other therapies and still feel stuck, or they're looking for an EMDR therapist in California who treats the root of what happened, not just the symptoms. My approach combines EMDRIA-certified EMDR with trauma-informed, compassion-based care.
Here are some of my guiding principles with EMDR work:
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We move at the speed your nervous system can handle. Nothing happens without your understanding and agreement. You're always in control of what we work on and when.
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EMDR doesn't require a full verbal account of what happened. You stay present-focused while briefly recalling the memory, which makes it less verbally intensive than traditional talk therapy.
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Hypervigilance, shutdown, and reactivity aren't flaws. They're how your nervous system adapted to protect you. We work with those responses, not against them.
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There's no judgment here for how you've coped or how long it's taken to seek support. Healing happens faster in a space free of self-criticism.
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EMDR follows a protocol developed by Francine Shapiro that is evidence-based and researched to treat trauma.
How EMDR Therapy Can Help
Recognize triggers before they take over.
Respond to reminders of the past with calm instead of panic.
Feel less controlled by memories you didn't choose to carry.
Reconnect with your body and your sense of safety.
Experience genuine relief and not just management of symptoms.
Healing doesn't require reliving everything in detail. It requires the right process, and steady, compassionate care.
Who is EMDR Therapy for?
EMDR therapy in California can help if you:
Feel stuck reacting to reminders of a past event.
Carry anxiety, panic, or hypervigilance you can't fully explain.
Have tried talk therapy and still feel the same charge around certain memories.
Are managing PTSD, a single-incident trauma, or childhood trauma.
Want a structured, evidence-based approach rather than an open-ended process.
You don't need a formal PTSD diagnosis to benefit. You just need to be ready to process what's been stuck.
What You’ll Gain From Working With An EMDR Therapist
Working with an EMDR Therapist in California You’ll Notice:
A memory that no longer hijacks your nervous system.
More calm and stability in daily life.
Clarity about what's been driving your reactions.
Fewer triggers, or triggers that no longer take over.
Healthier relationships with less reactivity and more presence.
A stronger sense of safety, calm, and self-trust.
You'll start to feel like yourself again, without the past running the show.
What to Expect in EMDR Therapy
Therapy is collaborative and conversational. You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to show up as yourself.
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This video call is where I can hear more about what you're looking for and share how I work so we can see if we're a good fit.
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Before we ever process a memory, we make sure you feel steady, resourced, and in control. This is where trust gets built and your nervous system learns it's safe to slow down.
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Through guided bilateral stimulation, your brain and body will be able to process your experience in a way that reduces overwhelm. The memory loses its charge and finds its place in your past instead of your present.
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This is where the shift becomes real. Old patterns quiet down, new beliefs take root, and you start moving through life with more ease and less bracing for impact.
Group Support
I also offer a group for individuals struggling with addiction. You can learn more about joining here.
FAQs
Have questions about EMDR therapy? Check out these frequently asked questions. If you don’t see your question here, click here to get in touch.
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EMDR can be helpful if past experiences are still affecting how you feel, think, or respond today. It may be a good fit for people experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship triggers, intrusive memories, or persistent feelings of fear, shame, guilt, or self-blame.
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EMDR helps you process difficult experiences so they feel less emotionally charged and no longer have the same hold on you. I will guide you through the process at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
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The length of EMDR therapy varies depending on your goals and experiences. Some people notice meaningful changes in a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support.
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Yes, I provide online EMDR therapy across all of California.
It is possible to feel lighter, clearer, and less burdened by the past.
We’ll start with a free consultation to see if EMDR feels right for you. I offer online EMDR therapy to clients all across California.