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EMDR, Chronic Depression, Anxiety, and Attachment Trauma Therapy for Millennials & Gen Z
You know that life doesn’t look or feel the way you wish it did.
Something needs to change, but you’re not exactly sure how or where to start…
Does this sound familiar?
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Do you feel misunderstood and alone, unsure of where to go next? Or perhaps you feel a lack of control over your life and boundaries with others?
Read more about: Inner Child Work
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Do you notice yourself repeating patterns of unhelpful behaviors that are holding you back from living in your authentic self? Do you feel an absence of emotional safety and a threat of looming instability?
Read more about: EMDR
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It’s exhausting feeling constantly overwhelmed and like nothing you do is ever good enough. Maybe the constant fear of judgment and the feeling of high-steaks are starting to weigh on you.
Read more about: How I work with these issues
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Is there no motivation to engage in daily life, and even the simplest tasks feel daunting? Is it like you’re not breathing in the joy of life nowadays?
Read more about: Why I get what that’s like.
Hi! I’m Leila, and I’m here to help.
I believe you deserve relief from pain and hope for healing.
I provide trauma and attachment-focused therapy using a compassionate, client-centered approach; specializing in EMDR, Inner-Child Work, and utilizing somatic and eclectic methods. My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling a transformed sense of inner peace and self-worth, a regaining of control over their lives and decisions, and the empowerment to awaken their full potential.
How I can help
I specialize in therapy for lasting change.
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You find yourself repeatedly reliving a distressing event, unable to move past it. This memory lingers in the present, triggering reactions as if it’s ongoing. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR utilizes bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye movements, to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact. EMDR helps your brain heal from trauma, similar to how it processes memories during REM sleep. This innovative therapy not only alleviates symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, but also promotes resilience and psychological well-being. Research has shown that EMDR is immensely effective at exposing issues deep-rooted in our nervous system that we are not necessarily consciously aware of. EMDR is a scientifically-supported method designed to help you release these trapped memories in less time than traditional talk therapy. Learn more.
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Living with attachment trauma looks like grappling with deep-seated fears of abandonment, crippling trust issues, and a constant sense of unworthiness. Intimacy is terrifying, leading to self-sabotage and pushing people away even when you crave connection. Everyday interactions can trigger anxiety, overthinking, and misinterpretation of benign actions as rejection. Authority figures' opinions are particularly distressing, driving perfectionism and a paralyzing fear of failure. Seeking help feels exposing and vulnerable, yet it's a necessary step toward healing and self-acceptance. Learn more.
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You find that momentum is hard to cultivate and even the simplest tasks feel daunting. A deep lack of joy and fulfillment casts a dark shadow over the thought that these feelings will ever change. You feel stuck and trapped by the grip of depression and you don't experience the array of colors that life once held. No matter how hard you try, the feeling of low self-worth shouts louder than anything else. Learn more.
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You've endured a deeply distressing experience that has left you overwhelmed. It has reserved a place in your head, constantly playing on loop. Fear, anxiety, and numbness lingers persistently from the experience, making it difficult to connect with others. Oftentimes, you’ll find yourself feeling physically & emotionally exhausted, detached from the current moment. Learn more.
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How it works
Life is stressful enough right now. Let me make this part as easy as possible.
Click this link to contact me for a free 15-minute, confidential phone consultation.
During our consultation call, I’m here to answer any questions you have about the therapy process (whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer!)
You’ll give me a brief overview of what you’re coming to therapy to work on, and what you’d like to experience and gain from the process.
I’ll give you a run down of my style and how I work, and we will decide if we’re a good fit. [Check out the page on My Approach and Areas of Focus to learn more about my style in therapy and issues I typically treat before we chat].
Lastly, we will discuss the nitty gritty! We will talk insurance/financials/paperwork and then get you set for your first appointment!
Let’s create a plan of action today and begin your transformation!