Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA
Browse Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapists in Manhattan Beach, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
EMDR
Charlie Taylor
Therapist, MHA, LCSW
Therapy with me is a safe place where you are allowed to be imperfect and explore your human side. You can share your story, relax, cry, laugh, and grow into the person you want to be.
I know that you have the ability to thrive under the right circumstances and heal. So I focus on creating a compassionate environment for you to safely explore your thoughts and emotions. Once you experience unconditional positive regard, you’ll begin to outgrow the harsh inner critic and tap into your full potential.
Similar to tidying up your home, we’ll work on your mental space. I’ll help you examine the beliefs and stories you hold about yourself so you can let go of those narratives that no longer serve you. This new space will make room for new energy and a renewed focus to support your well-being.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Manhattan Beach, CA
Online in Manhattan Beach, CA
EMDR
Rachel Thomasian
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I support clients in deepening self-understanding, strengthening emotional well-being, and creating more fulfilling relationships. My work focuses on helping people move beyond limiting beliefs and patterns that no longer serve them, so they can build healthier habits, greater self-compassion, and a stronger sense of purpose.
I believe growth is possible at every stage of life. Whether someone is navigating a transition, healing from past experiences, or striving toward personal or relational goals, I’m honored to walk alongside them as they move toward lasting change and a life that feels more aligned and satisfying.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Manhattan Beach, CA
Online in Manhattan Beach, CA
EMDR
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
My background in hypnotherapy allows me to recognize and address complex issues thoughtfully, ensuring you get the support you need—whether that means exploring treatment options or developing coping strategies together.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, self-esteem issues, emotional pain, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or navigating life with ADD/ADHD or dyslexia, I’m dedicated to helping you establish clear, tangible goals. My personalized approach to psychotherapy is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to create the positive changes you desire.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Manhattan Beach, CA
Online in Manhattan Beach, CA
EMDR
Kim Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, ATR
Hi! Thank you for considering me to be your therapist! I really enjoy helping my clients meet their goals. I'm an experienced therapist who is kind, creative, non judgmental and resourceful. I'm an LPCC and an art therapist and I am trained in EMDR. Most of my clients are coming to me to work on feeling less anxious, shift negative thought patterns, tackle rumination, overcome depression or learn how to navigate symptoms of ADHD. I'm a fellow ADHDer and have extensive training in all things neurodivergence including RSD, PDA, burnout, executive functioning skills and common co-occuring medical issues.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Manhattan Beach, CA
Online in Manhattan Beach, CA
EMDR
Nancee Belshaw
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lonely, anxious, or dissatisfied with the direction of your life? You don't have to face these challenges alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can speak openly, better understand yourself, and discover new possibilities. I believe that meaningful change is possible at any age. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, emotional distress, or a major life transition, I would welcome the opportunity to help you move toward a more fulfilling life.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Manhattan Beach, CA
Online in Manhattan Beach, CA
EMDR
Tracey Kiernan
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
You may be finding that things that used to feel manageable no longer do. You’re overthinking more, feeling anxious or on edge, or noticing you’re either reacting quickly or shutting down altogether. You might feel disconnected from yourself, unsure why you feel “off,” or frustrated that you can’t seem to get back to how you used to be. In your relationship, you may be having the same conversations on repeat, feeling unheard, or struggling to stay connected despite your efforts. For many, this is happening alongside a major life shift—like perimenopause, burnout, or changes in identity—that’s hard to fully put into words but deeply felt.
I specialize in working with women and couples navigating high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship challenges, and life transitions, including perimenopause. These experiences can impact not only your sense of self, but also how you show up in your relationships, often leading to repeated conflict, emotional distance, or difficulty communicating in a way that actually feels productive.
My approach to therapy is both compassionate and focused. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, psychodynamic, Gestalt, somatic, and Gottman-informed couples therapy. We begin by helping you feel more grounded and regulated, so you’re not just talking about your experiences, but are able to work with them in a meaningful way. From there, we explore the underlying patterns driving what you’re experiencing and focus on creating lasting, practical change.
Therapy with me is collaborative, direct, and tailored to you. The goal is not just insight, but helping you feel more like yourself again—clearer, more connected, and better able to navigate your life and relationships.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Manhattan Beach, CA
Online in Manhattan Beach, CA
EMDR
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Manhattan Beach, CA
Online in Manhattan Beach, CA
EMDR
Zena Caputo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Many folks I work with reach out because they're tired of being held back by patterns that aren't serving them. Whether you've felt stuck in cycles of anxiety or self-criticism, by unhealthy use of substances or the legacy of past traumatic or distressing experiences, or feeling lost in midlife, moving through life differently is possible. I ground my work in a range of research-informed approaches, including EMDR, to help you improve your well being and connection with others, enhance your self-understanding, and be more present in important areas of life. Please note, I am based in the LA area though occasionally able to provide in-person therapy in the Bay Area, where I lived for 15 years.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Manhattan Beach, CA
Online in Manhattan Beach, CA
EMDR
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Many of the people who reach out to me have spent years holding everything together and often to themselves. They are thoughtful, capable, and deeply caring. Other people might depend on them. Externally, their lives often look successful while they are anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed, or wondering why they cannot seem to relax, even when life is going well.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, chronic pain and illness, addiction, and the long term effects of living in survival mode. My approach integrates EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and psychodynamic therapy to help address both the emotional and physical effects of trauma and chronic stress.
Therapy offers the opportunity to understand the patterns that developed for good reasons, while creating new experiences that allow those patterns to begin changing. I provide secure online therapy throughout California and in person in West Los Angeles.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Manhattan Beach, CA
Online in Manhattan Beach, CA
EMDR
Michelle King Rayfield
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I know that people come to therapy because they want something in their life to change. That's why I am very conscious of how we set goals and then create a road map to achieving them. I focus on relationships & couples counseling, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and I have held roles of Clinical Director and Therapist in a number of addiction treatment centers in Southern California. My educational background includes a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Southern California. I know it can be hard to navigate through our struggles all alone, which is why I find joy in helping others feel supported in finding happiness, success, and fulfillment in life.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Manhattan Beach, CA
Online in Manhattan Beach, CA
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA Statistics
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Trauma and PTSD (85%), and Depression (69%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 85% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Depression |
| 53% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 50% | Stress |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 49% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 27% | Christian |
| 26% | Asian |