EMDR Therapy in California
We offer EMDR in person at our REdding office by a licensed clinicians and supervised associates. We proudly accept self-pay clients as well as Aetna, Health Net, L.A. Care, Magellan, UnitedHealthcare, Partnership, and Medi-Cal.
EMDR
Difficult experiences can leave lasting emotional imprints, sometimes affecting how we think, feel, and respond long after an event has passed. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps individuals process distressing memories and reduce the emotional impact they may continue to have on everyday life.
At Northern California Family Counseling & Wellness Center, EMDR therapy offers a structured, supportive approach to healing from trauma and other difficult life experiences. Using guided bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements, our trained clinicians help clients reprocess distressing memories and develop healthier, more adaptive beliefs about themselves and their experiences. Treatment is tailored to your individual needs, with an emphasis on emotional safety, personal readiness, and moving forward with greater confidence and resilience.
Areas of Focus
Trauma & PTSD • Childhood Trauma • Anxiety & Stress • Distressing Memories • Grief & Loss • Relationship Trauma • Negative Self-Beliefs • Emotional Triggers • Abuse & Neglect • Self-Esteem & Confidence • Healing from Difficult Life Experiences
Other modalities we offer via telehealth
EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, adapted for a virtual format.
Brainspotting — effective over video and often preferred by clients who want to work from a familiar space.
Somatic and polyvagal-informed work — body-based approaches to regulation.
Individual, couples, and family therapy — including sessions where participants join from separate locations.
Neurofeedback requires in-person equipment and is available only at our Redding office.
Where we're licensed
Our clinicians hold licenses or associate licenses in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Because licensure is state-specific, we'll match you with a therapist licensed in the state where you'll be physically located during sessions. If you're unsure, ask us — it's the first thing we check.
EMDR FAQs
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We take several different insurances (Aetna, Partnership, Medi-Cal, United Health, Optum)
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We offer EMDR at our Redding office.
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This can vary case by case. Please call our offices.
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We're not a crisis service. See below.
Crisis notice
If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. Our practice does not provide emergency or after-hours crisis services.