Do I have to talk in detail about my trauma?

Not necessarily. EMDR does not always require you to describe every detail of your experience.

Is EMDR overwhelming or intense?

EMDR is paced carefully. Your therapist will help ensure you feel supported and regulated throughout the process.

How many sessions does EMDR take?

It varies depending on your experiences and goals. Some people notice changes in a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term work.

Is EMDR only for trauma?

While it is widely used for trauma, EMDR can also help with anxiety, stress, and other emotional challenges.

What happens before EMDR processing begins?

Before processing begins, your therapist will help you build grounding skills, coping tools, and emotional regulation strategies so the work feels paced and manageable.

Can EMDR therapy help with anxiety?

Yes. EMDR therapy can help individuals process experiences and triggers contributing to anxiety, panic responses, and emotional distress.

Is online EMDR therapy effective?

Yes. Many people find telehealth EMDR therapy highly effective and appreciate being able to participate from a familiar environment.

What if I feel nervous about starting EMDR?

That is completely normal. Therapy is paced carefully, and your therapist will guide the process based on your comfort level and readiness.

How quickly can I get started?

Appointments are often available within a few days depending on therapist availability and scheduling preferences.

EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Q: Do you accept insurance for EMDR therapy?

Yes. We accept many insurance plans depending on eligibility, including Medi-Cal, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna / Evernorth, Health Net, IEHP and more.

You may notice certain memories, emotions, or triggers feeling just as intense as when they first occurred. At times, it can feel like your mind understands what happened, but your body still reacts with anxiety, panic, emotional intensity, or a sense of being emotionally stuck.

Past experiences can continue affecting daily life, relationships, sleep, stress levels, emotional regulation, and your overall sense of safety or stability.

At Find Your Balance Center for Growth & Change, we provide EMDR therapy in California through secure online sessions designed to help individuals process distressing experiences, reduce emotional reactivity, and feel more grounded, supported, and emotionally steady over time.

EMDR is often used as part of trauma and PTSD therapy for clients experiencing distressing memories, triggers, anxiety, panic responses, or nervous system activation.

We provide online EMDR therapy across California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, Orange County, San Jose, Fresno, Long Beach, Pasadena, Encino, Lancaster, Bakersfield, Oakland, Santa Barbara, and surrounding California communities.

We accept many insurance plans depending on eligibility, including Medi-Cal, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, and more.

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What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR is a structured therapy that focuses on how memories are stored in the brain. When experiences are not fully processed, they can continue to affect how you think, feel, and respond in the present.

EMDR uses guided techniques, including bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements), to help your brain reprocess these memories. Over time, this can help:

Reduce the emotional intensity of past experiences

Shift how memories are stored and experienced

Decrease reactivity to triggers

Support a greater sense of stability and control

What EMDR Can Help With

Trauma or distressing past experiences

Anxiety or panic responses

Intrusive thoughts or memories

Emotional triggers that feel hard to manage

Feeling stuck in patterns connected to past events

Grief and loss

Stress-related emotional reactions

EMDR Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and Emotional Stress

Online EMDR Therapy Across California

Flexible scheduling is available, including evening appointments
Appointments are often available within a few days
Care is provided through secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions
We help match clients with therapists based on their needs and preferences
EMDR therapy is available for teens and adults depending on provider availability

Our goal is to make online EMDR therapy feel accessible, supportive, and manageable from the very beginning.

What to Expect in Your First EMDR Therapy Session

During your first appointment, your therapist may discuss:
Current emotional challenges or stressors
Anxiety, triggers, or distressing memories
Previous therapy experiences
Emotional reactions connected to past events
Coping strategies and emotional regulation
Goals for therapy and healing

There is no pressure to immediately begin trauma processing. The early stages of EMDR therapy often focus on building safety, grounding skills, emotional awareness, and trust within the therapeutic relationship.

Signs EMDR Therapy May Help

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EMDR therapy may be helpful if you:

Feel emotionally triggered by certain memories or situations
Experience anxiety, panic, or nervous system stress
Have intrusive thoughts or distressing memories
Feel stuck in emotional patterns connected to past experiences
Notice strong emotional or physical reactions without fully understanding why
Experience hypervigilance, shutdown, or emotional numbness
Struggle with unresolved trauma or stressful life events
Feel like your nervous system is constantly “on edge”

You do not need to have experienced a major traumatic event to benefit from EMDR therapy. Many people seek EMDR support for anxiety, emotional stress, relationship experiences, grief, childhood experiences, or chronic stress.