EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD in San Diego

What Is EMDR and How Does It Work?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy specifically designed to help people recover from trauma, PTSD, and distressing life events. It uses guided eye movements or rhythmic stimulation to help the brain “unstick” from painful memories. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require deep verbal processing of the trauma—it helps the brain reprocess emotional pain so it can be stored more healthily, reducing the emotional intensity of those experiences over time.

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What EMDR Can Help Treat

EMDR is widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating PTSD, but it also helps with a range of emotional and behavioral issues tied to unresolved trauma. At Golden Coast Rehab, our licensed clinicians use EMDR to support healing across multiple areas.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma
  
• Anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks
  
• Grief, emotional abuse, and self-esteem issues

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Why Choose EMDR at Golden Coast Rehab

We offer EMDR therapy as part of a holistic, outpatient treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. Whether you’ve experienced recent trauma or are carrying pain from the past, EMDR can help you shift from survival mode to a place of peace and self-trust. At Golden Coast Rehab in San Diego, EMDR is delivered by trauma-informed clinicians in a supportive, safe environment—so healing happens at your pace.