INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FOR TRAUMA WITH EMDR

Healing what feels stuck so you can move forward with clarity and self-trust

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Do any of these scenarios sound like you?

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You’ve heard about EMDR and want to learn more about how it can support you. Maybe loud noises, certain smells, certain people or places send you into panic mode, and you want to get to the root of these current triggers and heal from the bottom up (holistically working with your body, nervous system and mind). You’ve tried traditional talk therapy and feel like you need something more to work through your trauma. If you’re stuck in patterns and overwhelmed with anxiety with your body reacting before your mind can catch up OR make sense of it all. You need space to feel safe in the room with your therapist while also working through and reprocessing past traumatic experiences, so you can show up more fully in the present moment without being triggered.

You’re not alone and you can get support.

Trauma Therapy
using EMDR

What’s Included:

  • Individual trauma-focused therapy for adults and adolescents.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to process past trauma.

  • Somatic approaches and mindfulness for nervous system regulation.

  • Support for PTSD, birth trauma, childhood trauma, or other distressing experiences.

  • Guidance to build resilience, reclaim safety, and integrate healing.

Timeline and Process:

  • Weekly 50–90 minute sessions depending on trauma work needs.

  • Initial consultation to assess trauma history and create a treatment plan.

  • EMDR preparation and safe, paced processing.

  • Ongoing integration and coping strategies to support long-term healing.

Payment Details:

  • $0 Initial 15 minute phone consultation

  • $200 Initial Diagnostic session

  • $185–$220 per session (based on length).

  • Accepting major insurance plans (confirm coverage).

  • Private pay and sliding scale options available.

  • Flexible scheduling.

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The research shows…

EMDR is supported by 35+ randomized controlled trials

Showing strong effectiveness in reducing PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms.

Moderate to strong reductions in trauma symptoms after EMDR

Research shows EMDR produces moderate to strong reductions in trauma symptoms, often comparable to trauma-focused CBT.

One of the most cost-effective trauma treatments

MDR has been found to be one of the most cost-effective trauma treatments, often requiring fewer sessions than other therapies.

EMDR reduces PTSD, anxiety, and depression

Meta-analyses show EMDR significantly reduces PTSD, anxiety, depression, and overall distress across diverse populations.

Studies suggest 84–90% of individuals with single-incident trauma no longer meet criteria for PTSD after EMDR treatment

What is EMDR?

EMDR is a structured psychotherapy, often referred to simply as EMDR therapy, designed to treat trauma and PTSD by using bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements, tapping, or tones) to help the brain process and reduce the emotional charge of distressing memories (Source: Cleveland Clinic) 

EMDR & Trauma Facts Demystified

There’s a myth that EMDR only is needed for big traumatic experiences (Big T Traumas) but it can be applied for a variety of experiences. Trauma doesn’t always look like what people expect. It can live quietly in the body, show up in relationships, or shape the way you see yourself and the world. EMDR therapy offers a powerful, evidence-based way to process what hasn’t fully healed—so it no longer holds the same emotional charge.

What contributes to trauma and why EMDR can be helpful

  • Trauma isn’t just what happened—it’s how the nervous system stored the experience, often leaving memories “unprocessed” and emotionally charged

  • Experiences like childhood attachment wounds, medical events, relationship betrayals, or chronic stress can all shape trauma responses

  • The brain can get “stuck” in survival mode, leading to anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional overwhelm, or shutdown

  • EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess these memories, allowing them to feel more like something that happened in the past—not something you’re still living

  • Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR targets the body, nervous system, and memory networks, not just thoughts

So how can EMDR therapy help with your trauma?

  • Reduce emotional intensity around painful memories so they no longer feel overwhelming

  • Shift negative beliefs (like “I’m not safe” or “I’m not enough”) into more adaptive, grounded beliefs

  • Calm the nervous system, helping you feel more regulated, present, and in control

  • Improve relationships by changing reactive patterns rooted in past experiences

  • Create lasting change, not just coping—so you can move through life with more ease, confidence, and connection

Have we met yet?

I’m Megan

Licensed Therapist | Toddler Mom | Water-woman

I earned my undergraduate degree at UC San Diego and my Masters (MSW) from San Diego State University, where I honed my passion for supporting people through life’s ups and downs. I’m trained in EMDR, trauma-focused work with families and children, and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and I support clients by blending top-down (from the mind) and bottom-up (from the body) somatic approaches to help nervous systems feel more settled and grounded.

I specialize inwomen’s mental health, especially maternal mental health, after seeing a gap in support for moms navigating postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, and the chaos of early parenting. Over the years, I’ve worked with women, mothers, teens, children, and families—helping them find balance, insight, and a little more peace in the messy, beautiful moments of life.

I started SeaworthyTherapy to create a space where healing feels human, relatable, and hopeful —where YOU feel seen, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s waves. My goal is to help clients build resilience, reconnect with themselves, and findmoreflow in their lives.

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What Others Are Saying

  • She helps clients align in mind, body and spirit

    “Megan helps her clients align in mind, body, and spirit creating wholeness and peace within. She supports and encourages her clients toward growth and lasting change!”

    — S.W.

  • Megan is down-to-earth and approachable

    “Megan is a down-to-earth and approachable therapist! She brings a high level of authenticity to her personable connections with others, and immediately provides a sense of calm when talking to her. I highly recommend working with Megan!”

    — S.M.

  • Warm and compassionate

    “Megan is a truly exceptional therapist who combines deep knowledge with a warm, compassionate approach. Her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space allows clients to feel truly seen and heard. Highly recommend, Megan!”

    — H.C.

  • She encourages personal exploration

    “Megan creates a welcoming space that encourages personal exploration and growth. Her supportive approach helps clients build confidence as they navigate life's challenges!”

    — F.V.

  • She helps clients feel genuinely heard and supported

    “Megan is an incredibly caring and insightful therapist who brings a thoughtful and personalized approach to each session. She creates an atmosphere of trust and openness, allowing clients to feel genuinely heard and supported.”

    — A.M.

  • Megan is a blend of fun, directness and compassion

    “Megan is a wonderful blend of fun, directness, and compassion. She brings warmth and wisdom to each session, helping clients feel both challenged and supported. Her approach is refreshingly honest, making every step of growth feel achievable.”

    — J.W.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We are in network with major providers in CA: United Healthcare, Optum and Aetna.

  • I accept private pay clients and have set fees per session

    • $0 Initial 15 minute consultation call

    • $200 Initial diagnostic session

    • $185 per session

    • Sliding scale available for special circumstances

    • OON (out of network) benefits support - If we do not take your insurance and you have a PPO. We can provide a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement.

  • You can reach me anytime via our contact page or email. I aim to respond within 24-48 hrs. I will set up a time to talk with you for a consult to make sure we are a great fit. The next steps after the call is to set up your client portal, set up insurance or payment (whatever structure fits you), and finalize scheduling sessions. You will receive client access to your portal for all necessary documents before we formally begin. Then we jump in to treatment, first with an initial diagnostic and intake session, where we set goals, identify your areas of need and develop a specialized treatment plan.

  • Therapy looks different for everyone. It can be brief. Or it can be an ongoing supportive lifeline as you walk through the different phases of life and motherhood.