EMDR in California

Hi, I’m Lisa. I work with adults that feel stuck in cycles of emotional dysregulation. My approach focuses on stopping the exhausting cycle of overwhelm by creating safety, uncovering the deeper patterns that drive distress, and supporting meaningful change.

I work with adults and couples that struggle with overwhelm and difficulty regulating emotions. I weave EMDR with somatic approaches, Polyvagal techniques, and psychodynamic psychotherapy to build safety, interrupt old patterns, and create healthier ways of relating.

I am EMDR certified, EMDRIA approved EMDR consultant, and certified in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, sex therapy, and hold an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher credential (E-RYT 200).

So, enough about me. If you would like to see if we are a good fit or want to get started with virtual therapy, schedule a free 15 minute phone or video consultation. I look forward to meeting you.

Experience and Specializations

Credentials:

education:

  • B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso

  • M.Ed in School Counseling from Dallas Baptist University

  • Post graduate Educational Diagnostician certification (psycho-educational assessment) from Stephen F. Austin University

  • Psy.D in Psychology from California Southern University [Doctoral Candidate]

Modalities:

3 Reasons To Work with Lisa

Emotional Regulation

I am an expert in helping adults break free from cycles of emotional dysregulation, and I do not say that lightly. I have invested years in advanced training, countless hours in consultation, and worked with many clients navigating the exhaustion of overwhelm and emotional activation. As an EMDR certified therapist, EMDRIA-approved consultant, and certified in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, I integrate EMDR with somatic and Polyvagal approaches to stop old patterns at their root and support real change. If you are struggling with dysregulation, burnout, or the impact of trauma, and are seeking EMDR therapy in Los Angeles or trauma therapy in California, I can help.

Intimacy & Emotional Connection

I specialize in helping couples improve communication, rebuild intimacy, and work through sexual concerns such as desire discrepancy and loss of passion. I have completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, sex therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, which allows me to address both the immediate struggles couples face and the deeper relational dynamics that keep them disconnected. In our work together, you and your partner will learn how to break negative cycles, strengthen your emotional and physical bond, and create a relationship that feels safer, more intimate, and more fulfilling. If you are searching for couples therapy in Los Angeles or sex therapy in California, I can help.

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Ready to see if we’re the right fit?

About Therapy with Lisa

Who I Work With

Adults
Couples and all relationship types

Neurodivergent individuals

Members of the LGBTQ2IA+ Community

Complex and attachment trauma survivors

What I Do

Neurodiversity- Affirming Assessment for Autism, ADHD, and more
Complex trauma therapy Sex therapy for couples and all relationship types
Therapy for neurodivergent individuals

My Approaches

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Parts Work
Sex therapy
Somatic & nervous system work (Polyvagal)

  • Therapy in the comfort of your own home and favorite chair

  • No traffic- find a quiet and comfortable spot and log on

  • Time and money savings: You never have to pay for gas or wait in a waiting room

  • Ease of use: Online therapy is a matter of clicking a button and joining the session.

  • Virtual therapy is just as effective as in person therapy

  • Best of all- your pets can be in session. Meet Lisa’s cats.

About Virtual Therapy

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Is Virtual therapy effective

I am often asked, does virtual therapy work? Even though it’s been around for over three decades, research on its effectiveness didn’t really gain traction until recently. While my own experience as a therapist has shown me just how powerful virtual therapy can be, I also believe in the importance of research. The good news is that research backs this up, with a recent study finding that virtual therapy resulted in comparable symptom reduction to in person therapy, and these benefits also remained consistent at follow up visits (Lin et al., 2022).