Anxiety, Trauma, and EMDR Therapy for Adults in California
You’re tired of always pushing through. You know something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start.
Therapy is a space where you can slow down, release some of the pressure, and begin making room for what you need. Together, we can work through anxiety, self-doubt, and experiences from the past that still affect you today.
Virtual sessions throughout California and in-person sessions in Santa Barbara
Does any of this feel familiar?
You have been managing for a long time, but lately, what you have been carrying is becoming harder to ignore.
Anxiety that never fully turns off
You may feel tense, restless, or caught in overthinking even when nothing is obviously wrong. Perhaps anxiety has been with you for so long that you barely notice it until it begins affecting your health, relationships, or ability to enjoy your life.
The past keeps showing up in the present
Old experiences may be resurfacing through memories, emotional reactions, relationship patterns, or the ways you see yourself. You might understand where these patterns began but still feel unsure how to change them.
Self-doubt is keeping you stuck
A setback may leave you questioning your abilities or feeling like everyone else is moving forward without you. Fear of failing, disappointing others, or making the wrong choice can make it difficult to trust yourself and take the next step.
Relationships and boundaries feel complicated
You may want healthier relationships while continuing to feel pulled into familiar roles, family dynamics, or patterns of putting your needs aside. Setting boundaries can bring guilt, anxiety, or fear of losing important connections.
Therapy services
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EMDR Intensives
You may have a specific experience or pattern you are ready to work through, but a standard therapy hour can feel too short. EMDR intensives offer a longer, focused space to prepare, process, and close without feeling rushed. Together, we’ll decide whether this format fits your needs.
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FND-Informed Therapy
FND can affect far more than your physical well-being. You may be coping with uncertainty, changes in what you can do, or the exhausting experience of not feeling understood. FND-informed therapy offers support for the emotional impact of FND while recognizing that your symptoms are real.
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Individual Therapy for Adults
You may be navigating anxiety, self-doubt, difficult relationships, or experiences from the past that still affect you today. Therapy gives us room to understand what has been keeping you stuck and work toward meaningful change. I primarily use EMDR alongside mindfulness and practical CBT skills.
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Hi, I’m Alessandra.
I work with adults who are used to being dependable and pushing through, even when they feel anxious, exhausted, or unsure of themselves. You may understand some of the reasons you feel this way but still find yourself caught in the same reactions, relationship patterns, or self-doubt.
You don’t need to come to therapy knowing exactly where to begin or how to explain everything. We can slow things down and make sense of what has been affecting you together. I’ll ask questions, offer observations, and help you notice connections. I won’t expect you to follow a rigid formula. You can also tell me when something does not fit or is not helping.
My style is warm, collaborative, and flexible. Sessions can include meaningful, deeper work as well as humor and space to talk about what has been difficult lately. I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 11 years of experience, including additional training in FND-informed psychotherapy.
