EMDR Therapy in Hermosa Beach for Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress
Beach Cities Psychotherapy
Serving the South Bay Communities of Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, Palos Verdes and surrounding Beach Cities.
We will get in the trenches with you and help you get to the root. We are not nodding-head therapists.
EMDR Reprocesses Trauma in a way that Traditional Talk Therapy can’t
EMDR Therapy and Trauma Services
Break free from trauma with EMDR therapy in Hermosa Beach and the South Bay.
Trauma impacts us in ways we don’t always recognize—heightened stress and anxiety, sleep disturbances, flashbacks, negative self-beliefs, and depression. You may intellectually know you’re safe or worthy, yet something deeper keeps pulling you back.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offers a path forward. This evidence-based treatment reprocesses trauma in ways traditional talk therapy can’t, helping your brain heal naturally without requiring you to relive painful experiences in detail.
Schedule a consultation today – therapists accepting new clients
Why EMDR Works When Other Approaches Haven’t
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR targets the root of trauma stored in your nervous system. Through bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements or handheld tappers), EMDR helps your brain reprocess disturbing memories so they no longer hold the same emotional charge.
At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, our trauma-informed therapists offer both weekly EMDR sessions and intensive formats for faster, deeper healing.
Is EMDR Therapy Right for You?
EMDR may be the right fit if you’re experiencing:
- Stuck in patterns you can’t break — repeating the same relationship dynamics, self-sabotaging behaviors, or emotional reactions despite your best efforts to change
- Trauma impacting your present — past experiences bleeding into today through flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, or a persistent sense that you’re not safe or good enough
- Anxiety and overwhelm that won’t quit — chronic stress, fear, or emotional reactions that feel disproportionate to your current circumstances
- Talk therapy hasn’t worked — you’ve processed your story, you understand it intellectually, but the emotional weight remains
If any of this resonates, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
What EMDR Can Treat
EMDR is highly effective for a wide range of concerns rooted in trauma:
- PTSD and complex trauma
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression
- Relationship struggles
- Negative self-beliefs (“I’m not good enough,” “I don’t deserve love”)
- Childhood wounds and intergenerational trauma
- Phobias and fears
Trauma Therapy for the South Bay Community
If you’re searching for an EMDR therapist near me, Beach Cities Psychotherapy serves the South Bay communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Palos Verdes. Our practice is rooted in this community, and we understand the unique pressures and pace of life here.
Whether you’re dealing with recent trauma or patterns that stretch back generations, our therapists provide a safe, direct, and compassionate space to heal. We specialize in EMDR therapy in Hermosa Beach and offer trauma therapy throughout the South Bay—both in-person and through intensive formats for those ready to accelerate their healing.
Schedule a consultation today – therapists accepting new clients
We’re Not Nodding-Head Therapists
At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, we get in the trenches with you. We ask the hard questions. We help you get to the root—not just talk in circles about the same issues week after week.
Healing trauma takes courage. We’re here to meet that courage with skill, honesty, and genuine care.
Take the First Step
You’ve carried this long enough. EMDR offers a way to process what happened without being retraumatized—and to finally move forward.
Schedule a consultation today – therapists accepting new clients
If you can identify with the following experiences, EMDR therapy may be right for you.
Feeling overwhelmed in the present by intrusive thoughts like "I'm not good enough," "I'm not safe," or "I don't deserve love" even when intellectually, you know it's not true.
Suffering from intense anxiety or fear that sabotages the present.
Experiencing flashbacks or nightmares that bring traumatic events vividly back to life. Haunted by memories of past trauma that intrude into daily life, causing distress and disruption.
Struggling with a sense of detachment or numbness, finding it hard to connect emotionally with others.
Experiencing physical symptoms, like increased heart rate or sweating, when recalling traumatic events.
Feeling overwhelmed by emotional reactions that seem excessive or inappropriate to the current situation.
Why Beach Cities Psychotherapy?
Are you looking for a therapist who lights pretty candles, smiles and nods while you talk about the same problems week after week?
If you are, that’s not us.
At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, we ask the challenging questions and get in the trenches with you. Sometimes trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or identity issues get in our way. You may feel empty, broken or even worthless when other people may think you have it all.
We help you make the shifts you need to live the life you want and feel able to appreciate it. Our goal at Beach Cities Psychotherapy is to cultivate change and healing by asking you the hard questions, addressing the areas where you are stuck, and confronting pain with treatment and healing.
We are direct, hands-on and we value humor above candles. Our therapists are not scared of your pain, your fear, your struggles. We will delve beneath the surface when you are ready.
We value your mental health, your time and your resources too much to talk about the same problems in the same ways that you always have. Often people come to Beach Cities Psychotherapy when they feel like other therapists have skimmed the surface and they need more.
We want to help you heal and find the clarity you need in your life.
Why Beach Cities Psychotherapy?
Are you looking for a therapist who lights pretty candles, smiles and nods while you talk about the same problems week after week?
If you are, that’s not us.
At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, we ask the challenging questions and get in the trenches with you. Sometimes trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or identity issues get in our way.
You may feel empty, broken or even worthless when other people may think you have it all. We help you make the shifts you need to live the life you want and feel able to appreciate it.
Our goal at Beach Cities Psychotherapy is to cultivate change and healing by asking you the hard questions, addressing the areas where you are stuck, and confronting pain with treatment and healing.
We are direct, hands-on and we value humor above candles. Our therapists are not scared of your pain, your fear, your struggles.
We will delve beneath the surface when you are ready.
We value your mental health, your time and your resources too much to talk about the same problems in the same ways that you always have.
Often people come to Beach Cities Psychotherapy when they feel like other therapists have skimmed the surface and they need more.
We want to help you heal and find the clarity you need in your life.
Meet Your Therapists:
Eva Teitelbaum, AMFT
Eva Teitelbaum is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy through a compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered lens. She believes healing begins with being truly seen and understood, and she meets each client exactly where they are on their journey.
Eva is EMDR-trained and draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s unique needs.
Read her full bio here.
Julia Callas, AMFT
For teens who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or big emotions—and for couples who want to build a strong foundation before marriage—Julia Callas is steady, warm, and practical. Julia helps clients feel understood while also offering clear tools and structure to create real change.
Julia is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Hope International University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach.
Julia sees clients in-person in our offices and also offers telehealth across California. She is working under the supervision of Whitney Boole, LMFT #93107.
Read her full bio here.
Shannon Meena, ACSW
For people struggling with ruminating thoughts or who feel trapped by their anxiety, Shannon Meena is a lifeline. Shannon’s CBT skill set gives her the ability to offer tools to transform anxiety and her empathic approach and ability to connect to clients is her superpower.
Shannon creates a safe space where clients can explore their feelings, learn effective communication skills, and strengthen their self-esteem.
In addition to working with anxiety and life transitions, Shannon is also experienced working with depression and has training TF-CBT to help teens and pre-teens with issues relating to trauma. She works with adults and also has a unique ability to connect with pre-teens and teenagers.
Read her full bio here.
We Offer Walk and Talk Therapy
Our location offers us a unique opportunity to bring clients to the beach in Hermosa for sessions by the ocean when clients request it. Walking during therapy creates an alternating rhythm of our steps on the pavement and stimulates alternating sides of our brain which facilitates processing. Fresh air and nature are also helpful to healing. Moving when we feel stuck can also help us to move through life’s obstacles and create a tangible, very real momentum that is both literal and metaphorical.
While our therapists also work with clients in the office, Walk & Talk sessions are beneficial for clients who don’t want to sit on a sofa for an hour. It’s okay to alternate between Walk and Talk sessions and in-office sessions. Our therapists understand that not every day feels like a good day for a walk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which payment methods are accepted?
Payments can be made with cash, check, credit card, or Zelle. We also accept CareCredit.
What is the cost of psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy fees vary depending on which therapist you select to work with as well as which service you are seeking. Feel free to contact us to discuss the exact fee.
Are psychotherapy fees covered by health insurance?
We are not in-network with any insurance companies. If you have a PPO plan or a plan with out-of-network benefits, your insurance company may reimburse you for services. This means that you will be responsible to pay for our services up-front and then we provide you with forms to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
You can check your specific mental health benefits with your health insurance and ask the following questions:
- Do I have benefits for outpatient psychotherapy services with an out-of-network provider?
- Do I have a deductible and has it been met? If my deductible has not been met, what deductible needs to be met for insurance to reimburse?
- What will insurance reimburse after that deductible has been met and what do I need to do or provide in order to get reimbursed?
- How many psychotherapy sessions will be covered per year?
We Make Getting Started Easy
Step 1. Reach Out
Step 2. Schedule Your First Session
Step 3. Feel Like You Again
