This news clip is a wonderful example of how EMDR Therapy can help someone heal from a history of trauma, abuse or PTSD. 
People are often unaware of how early life experiences can have an impact on our current functioning. War, physical and sexual assaults are what people commonly see as traumatic events. Other life experiences: living with a verbally critical or perfectionistic parent, a caregiver with mental health issues or substance abuse issues, instability and bullying, etc., may also be traumatizing and result in challenges with anxiety, fear, depression and more.
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Basic Training - Ft Jackson, SC
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As a US Army and Air National Guard veteran, it's my passion to work confidentially with active military, veterans and first responders. I have intimate knowledge of and experience with the challenges and benefits of service. I pride myself on providing support tailored specifically to my fellow service members in and around Orange County, California. 
You are a hero in others' eyes... but you aren't sure who you are in your own eyes anymore. You realize that you have moved on from the past, but sometimes the past is present because the memories have not been stored in the brain correctly.
​Your experiences do change you - but it doesn't have to get in the way of you living a healthy, happy life now that you are home. Talking about what happened isn't the answer. I can help target the experiences that are getting in the way now that you are home and use cutting edge techniques that require minimal talking to help you sleep better, be happier and improve your relationships. 
EMDR Therapy can make the difference!
You have served your country, and as active duty or a veteran, you experienced traumatic events that have left you with anxiety, PTSD, anger and panic attacks. It feels like hell. As a veteran myself and a trauma specialist, I utilize research-based tools like EMDR to help. My clients walk away no longer stuck in recurring painful memories and flashbacks, they feel more at peace and able to walk out into the world with confidence. If you are ready to feel better and stop the cycle of anger, panic and emotional ups and downs that can follow traumatic events, contact me for a free 15 minute consultation to develop a plan specific to you so you can live the life you deserve.
I work confidentially with active duty military in and around Camp Pendleton, veterans and first responders in surrounding areas including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Fallbrook. I'm just a short drive north off the 5 freeway at Lake Forest in Laguna Hills. 

    You may contact me by telephone at (949) 672-8870 or with this contact form for a FREE 15 minute phone consultation to see if working together would be a good fit. Please leave a phone number where I may contact you. I look forward to assisting you in living the life you want.