EMDR Therapy
for trauma, depression, anxiety, & attachment issues in walnut creek & los angeles, California
Through EMDR therapy in Walnut Creek, & Los Angeles CA, we can help you free yourself from being pulled into the past by painful events.
Evenings and Weekend Appointments Available Online and In-Person
Many clients choose Flourish Mindset after trying traditional talk therapy to understand how past experiences impact the way they are showing up in their relationships. Oftentimes traditional talk therapy doesn’t provide results as quickly as clients would hope to feel better.
One of the most efficient ways to heal from painful previous experiences and build fulfilling relationships is through EMDR therapy. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is a type of structured and brief individual therapy that is proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences.
EMDR does not require extensive talking about trauma, instead bilateral stimulation through light, sound, eye movement, or tapping is used to help people resolve unprocessed traumatic memories stored in the brain. EMDR helps the body reactivate its natural process of moving toward resolution after a fight/flight/freeze response.
Start EMDR therapy today if:
you are having emotional reactions that seem disproportionate to the situation, are being harsh with loved ones, have difficulty forgiving, or feel disconnected and unfulfilled.
Embark on your journey to a more present and peaceful experience with our EMDRIA (HAP) and Parnell Institute-trained EMDR therapist.
EMDR Therapy Will Help you:
Self-soothe
Manage triggers
Reduce PTSD symptoms
Heal unhealthy thought patterns
Build resilience
Develop healthy relationship patterns
Improve communication
Move past blocking beliefs
Choose your responses rather than reacting
Are your emotions and reactions holding you hostage?
Do you struggle to understand why you react the way you do to everyday situations?
Has your partner or family expressed concern or confusion about your reactions and ways of expressing yourself?
How does EMDR Therapy help heal trauma?
Our research-backed EMDR therapy offers the opportunity to get relief quickly by helping you change the way you relate to disturbing past experiences. EMDR helps your brain to properly process and store memories that have been interfered with by traumatic or disturbing events. It taps into the brain and body’s natural healing process and helps you have a new way of relating to the difficult event. Many people experience feeling less burdened and better able to live in the present moment after EMDR Therapy. Read our blog about EMDR Therapy here to learn more.
Common Reasons People Choose EMDR Therapy
You have tried traditional talk therapy without results
You feel exhausted by living in a state of tension and worry all-day
You can’t stop thinking about the disturbing event
You are experiencing low libido
Feel irritable
Experience Anxiety
Crying often
Difficulty sleeping
Trauma flashbacks
Feel afraid to get close to people
Feelings of numbness
Feel Disconnected from your body
Feel like your life is passing you by
Don’t enjoy the activities you once did
Avoid reminders of the upsetting event
Feeling stuck
The Flourish Mindset Approach to EMDR Therapy
Flourish Mindset EMDR therapist, Hanna Stensby, has been practicing EMDR therapy since 2018. She completed her training through the Humanitarian Aid Program an EMDRIA-approved and affiliated organization. Since her initial training she has gone on to further training through the Parnell Institute with Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Developmental Deficits & Adults Abused as Children.
How do we work together in EMDR therapy?
As a trauma-informed therapist, Hanna understands that beginning therapy to address painful past experiences can be nerve-wracking. This is why she moves at the pace of trust. Meaning, she will work with you to establish a treatment plan that works for you, working together in collaboration to explore what you feel comfortable with when you feel comfortable with it. She will use her expertise in trauma-informed care and knowledge of the mind-body connection to teach you tools to help self-regulate as well as techniques to help you harness your internal ability to cope and establish safety.
What is online EMDR?
Remote EMDR therapy is an effective method of treating trauma, anxiety, and depression. It offers you the ability to be in a comfortable space, with privacy. For many people, the thought of getting dressed, driving to an office, finding parking, and waiting in a waiting room all before you even start your session is exhausting. Remote EMDR saves you time and energy and allows you to create an environment you feel at ease in so you are truly able to engage in EMDR and experience its benefits fully.
Online EMDR Therapy vs. In-Person
The main difference between online EMDR and in-person is the way the bilateral stimulation is delivered. When in person, the therapist will use either their hand, a light bar, or hand-held tapping devices. During remote EMDR therapy, the client will either self-tap, use online software that allows for eye movements, or auditory tones provided by the therapist.
What to expect in an EMDR session?
You will begin the process with a history-taking session and introduction to the EMDR process. Your therapist will explain how EMDR works, and ask you questions about your background and history to determine the focus of your treatment. You will then have a preparation session in which you strengthen existing grounding and self-regulation skills, and learn new tools for maintaining a sense of peace within yourself.
What to Expect During Your Reprocessing Session
During your reprocessing session, you will be asked to identify a specific memory to work on. Your therapist will then ask you to identify an image, emotion, body sensation, and negative thought associated with the experience. You will engage in sets of bilateral stimulation ( eye movements, tapping of the knees, holding tactile hand buzzers, or auditory tones). After each set, your therapist will ask you to share what you noticed and direct your focus for the next set accordingly. You are always able to stop at any point.
Goals for EMDR Therapy
The goal is to be rooted in the present moment, knowing you are safe, while accessing the disturbing memory so you are not pulled back into a traumatic re-experiencing, but instead able to experience the painful event with new insight into the adaptive resources you now possess. This distinguishes between the past and the present, something that often gets mixed up when we experience trauma. EMDR reduces the feeling of being back in that moment, so you can feel free to move forward.
EMDR therapists
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Freyja Lentz
ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
Freyja is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist supervised by Hanna Stensby. She specializes in helping her clients heal from trauma, toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse and supports parents in navigating the ups and downs of parenting a teen. Freyja uses Attachment-focused therapy, Somatic experiencing, IFS Informed Parts Work, and EMDR therapy.
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Taylor Harris
THERAPIST
Taylor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She specializes in trauma and complex post-traumatic stress, LGBTQIA+ affirming support, recovery from toxic and/or abusive relationships, and relational wounds. Taylor uses EMDR Therapy, DBT, Parts Work, and Integrative approaches to help her clients overcome trauma.
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ventana garen
ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
Ventana is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor Supervised by Hanna Stensby. She specializes in helping women identifying folx heal from trauma, find their confidence and connect to their sexuality. She uses a trauma informed approach including EMDR Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, IFS informed Parts Work, and Mindfulness. ion goes here
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Hanna Stensby
FOUNDER & THERAPIST
Hanna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Founder of Flourish Mindset. She specializes in complex trauma and helps people heal from past traumatic experiences that may be impacting their functioning in life and relationships using EMDR therapy and a holistic trauma informed approach.
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EMDR Therapy is a proven treatment modality for trauma. It's an effective alternative to utilize when traditional Talk Therapy has not resolved your trauma. At Flourish Mindset our skilled team of therapists understands that each person’s journey to healing is unique and may require unique treatment options. If you are haunted by past trauma you have not been able to overcome follow the simple steps below to get started on the road to healing!
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