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Online EMDR Therapy in California

Heal from trauma, PTSD, and panic without reliving every detail. Evidence-based EMDR with a warm, direct therapist, from the privacy of home.

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LMFT · CA License #120452 ● 10+ Years of Clinical Experience ● EMDRIA-Approved Training ● Out-of-Network PPO & HSA Accepted

DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

You know it’s over. Your body doesn’t.

Trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect. Sometimes it’s one moment that split your life into before and after. Sometimes it’s years of feeling unseen, unsafe, or never good enough. Either way, you might…

Feel your body brace before your mind even knows why.

Scan every room and every conversation for what could go wrong.

Avoid people, places, or memories to keep the feelings away. 

Get pulled back by a sound, a smell, or a tone of voice.

Carry beliefs like “I’m not safe” or “I’m not enough,” even when you know better.

Feel worn out from being strong for so long.

Understanding why you react this way isn’t the same as feeling free of it. That’s where EMDR comes in.

HOW EMDR WORKS

Resolve stuck trauma in brain and body

When distressing events happen, they can get stuck in the nervous system in an unprocessed state. That’s why an old memory can still feel like it’s happening now.


Talk therapy helps you understand the past. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain and body actually resolve it. Using guided bilateral stimulation, we help your nervous system desensitize distressing memories so the past stops dictating your present reactions.


The memory doesn’t disappear. It just stops hurting the way it used to.

Sunlight filtering through tree branches

You don’t have to tell me every detail for this work to help. You only have to be willing to notice what comes up. We’ll take it from there, together.

WHAT TO EXPECT

What online EMDR actually looks like

EMDR adapts well to secure video. You won’t be thrown into your hardest memories on day one. Here’s how the work unfolds.

Step 1: Get to know your history and goals
Step 2: Build grounding and calming skills first
Step 3: Reprocess memories with bilateral stimulation
Step 4: Close each session grounded and integrate progress

All you need: a private space, a stable internet connection, and headphones if you’d like to use audio tones.

AREAS OF FOCUS

What EMDR can help with

Single-event trauma

Relational & childhood wounds

Relational & childhood wounds

Accidents, sudden medical distress, unexpected loss, or an acute shock that still replays.

Relational & childhood wounds

Relational & childhood wounds

Relational & childhood wounds

Emotional neglect, chronic invalidation, and attachment distress that still shape how you relate to others.

Panic & hypervigilance

Relational & childhood wounds

Panic & hypervigilance

Sudden adrenaline surges, fight-or-flight reactions, and chronic tension your body can’t seem to release.

Core negative beliefs

Also struggling with OCD?

Panic & hypervigilance

Persistent feelings of being unsafe, unworthy, or never good enough, no matter what you accomplish.

Compulsive urges (DeTUR)

Also struggling with OCD?

Also struggling with OCD?

DeTUR targets urges rather than memories, easing impulsive behaviors and shame-driven cycles that feel hard to interrupt.

Also struggling with OCD?

Also struggling with OCD?

Also struggling with OCD?

Intrusive thoughts and compulsions often respond best to ERP, and the two approaches can work together.


Explore ERP for OCD →

YOUR EMDR THERAPIST

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Hi, I’m Janessa.

I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over ten years of clinical experience, EMDRIA-approved EMDR training, and specialized training in the DeTUR protocol. My sessions are warm, direct, and collaborative. You’ll always know what we’re doing and why, and we’ll move at a pace that feels safe for you.

 

More about me →

Clear costs. No surprises.

PRIVATE PAY

PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)

PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)

$185

per 50-minute individual session


Cards, HSA, and FSA accepted.

PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)

PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)

PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)

Most PPOs reimburse a portion once your deductible is met. Mentaya files your claims automatically, so there’s no paperwork on your end.

CHECK YOUR OUT-OF-NETWORK BENEFITS

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Questions about online EMDR

Many clients find online EMDR effective, and some feel more at ease processing difficult memories in a space where they already feel safe. We’ll talk about whether it’s a good fit for you during your free consultation.

No. You don’t need to describe every detail out loud. You briefly hold a memory in mind while your brain does the processing, and you can pause at any time

You can follow a moving visual cue on your screen, tap gently on your own shoulders or knees, or listen to alternating tones through headphones. We’ll find what feels most comfortable for you.

It depends on what we’re working on. A single distressing event may resolve more quickly than long-standing relational or childhood wounds. We’ll check in on your progress regularly so you always know where you stand.

Yes. As long as you’re physically located in California during each session, we can work together from wherever you are in the state.

I’m an out-of-network provider. Many PPO plans, including Anthem, Aetna, Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, reimburse a portion of session fees once your deductible is met. I partner with Mentaya so you never have to file superbills or paperwork yourself.  We can check your benefits before we start.

Your past shaped you. It doesn’t have to keep running the show.

Start with a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation. Ask your questions, share what you’re hoping to change, and see if EMDR feels like the right fit.

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Janessa Jimenez, LMFT | CA LICENSE #120452 | California Telehealth | (925) 222-5207


Crisis Disclaimer: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 or go to the nearest emergency room. 

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