EMDR Childhood Trauma Therapist In Brea, California
SERVICES
Here at Growing Glimmers, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults, children, and teens. My EMDR services are thoughtfully integrated with parts work, interpersonal neurobiology, somatic approaches, and polyvagal theory to support deep, holistic healing. I specialize in working with women of color who have experienced childhood trauma, providing a safe, empowering space for healing, connection, and growth.
Areas Of Focus
anxiety and depression
trauma/post traumatic stress/complex trauma
grief and loss
self-esteem issues
behavioral problems at home or school
adjustment problems related to change
attachment issues with loved ones
difficulties related to adoption
interpersonal relationships
Child, Adolescent, Family Therapy
Dear caregiver, I will need your support in helping your child, especially since you are the most important person in their life.
Parental involvement is vital to the healing and effectiveness of a child’s therapy treatment. As social beings, we develop our understanding of who we are, who others are, and how safe the world is in our earliest relationship experiences. Having a caregiver’s presence in therapy can give a child the opportunity to sort out and make sense of the life events that may be contributing to their present day difficulties. Don’t worry, your kiddo will get their solo time in their sessions, however, parent(s) will be highly encouraged to join their child in at least some of their session time.
Please note, I only work with kiddos ages 8 and up.
Adult Individual Therapy
I love working with clients, particularly first and second generation women of color, who are motivated to break generational cycles of harm in their family. If you are the person who has been made to feel like you are “too sensitive/emotional,” “different,” or like the black sheep of your family for wanting to do things differently than you were raised to, I see you and am happy you are taking this important step in your healing journey.
If you are someone who is ready to release old patterns of thinking and behaving that are no longer serving you, then I may be the therapist for you. Through collaborative work, we will identify wounds that occurred in your life. We will work together to offer some comfort and safety to those hurt younger versions of you that may be showing up often and affecting your ability to live the life you not only desire but deserve. I will support you in your process of discovering, reconnecting to, and strengthening the person you were always meant to be.
Individual & Group EMDR Consultations
I completed EMDR basic training in 2017. It was before the pandemic, before the loud call for racial justice, and before the normalcy of meeting via Zoom. As I began looking for an Approved Consultant to receive my own consultation from, I quickly realized that there were not many EMDR therapists who specialized in attachment work with families or those who predominantly worked with people of color, let alone any BIPOC therapists offering such services even in diverse Southern California. Throughout my journey to become an AC, I knew I wanted to help fill that void. I am now an EMDR Approved Consultant who prioritizes supporting fellow BIPOC clinicians looking to support and uplift folks from marginalized communities.
A core value of Growing Glimmers Child, Family, Trauma Therapy is community care. My hope is that by providing culturally humble and affirming consultation services to fellow therapists, we are working together to create greater ripple effects of healing amongst the communities that are close to our hearts.
My fee for 1 hour of individual consultation is $130 and $50 for 1 hour of group.
Fees
My standard fee for a 50 minute session is $195.
90 minute sessions are available upon request and dependent clinician’s availability.
If I cannot accommodate your financial situation, I am more than happy to provide you with referrals.
Please note, I do not take insurance. However, I am considered an Out-of-Network provider that can provide you with a superbill for possible reimbursement by your insurance provider. Please contact your insurance provider to see if this option is available to you.