Trauma isn’t just your history. It lives in your body, in your reactions, in what gets stuck.
EMDR helps your brain and your system finish processing it, not live it anymore.
When we pair EMDR with somatic tools, we’re not just healing what happened.
We’re clearing the residue it left behind.
Because true healing means the body can finally release and the mind can understand it’s safe now.
Trauma isn’t just your history. It lives in your body, in your reactions, in what gets stuck.
EMDR helps your brain and your system finish processing it, not live it anymore.
When we pair EMDR with somatic tools, we’re not just healing what happened.
We’re clearing the residue it left behind.
Because true healing means the body can finally release and the mind can understand it’s safe now.
I use EMDR to finally get stored trauma out of your body so you can be free
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a researched, somatically aware therapy that helps your brain finish processing unresolved trauma.
Through bilateral stimulation, like tapping, tones, or eye movements, it supports your nervous system in releasing the past.
It’s not about erasing what happened. It’s about redefining how your system carries it.
What Is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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My EMDR Process
I follow a thoughtful, person-centered S.A.F.E APPROACH TO the standard 8-phase EMDR model
thIS IS EMDR THAT is always led and paced by your nervous system
I follow a person-centered S.A.F.E. approach the standard 8-phase EMDR model
This is EMDR that is always led and paced by your nervous system
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PHASE ONE
History + Planning:
We talk through what’s staying stuck, what’s harming your system, and where you want to be.
01. STEP ONE
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We move when you’re ready, not by the clock. This work is about empowerment, not overwhelm.
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PHASE two
Resourcing:
Calm-grounding tools come first, so when the session gets deep, you still feel safe.
03. STEP THREE
08. STEP eight
We move when you’re ready, not by the clock. This work is about empowerment, not overwhelm.
03. STEP THREE
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PHASE three
Assessment:
We identify the memory, emotion, and body impulse to work with so EMDR doesn’t surprise you.
08. STEP eight
We move when you’re ready, not by the clock. This work is about empowerment, not overwhelm.
03. STEP THREE
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PHASE four
Desensitization:
Using bilateral stimulation, we guide your system to process without re-traumatizing.
08. STEP eight
We move when you’re ready, not by the clock. This work is about empowerment, not overwhelm.
01. STEP ONE
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03. STEP THREE
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PHASE five
Installation:
We weave in healing beliefs like "I’m safe now" so they actually land.
02. STEP TWO
08. STEP eight
We move when you’re ready, not by the clock. This work is about empowerment, not overwhelm.
03. STEP THREE
02. STEP TWO
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PHASE six
Body Scan:
I check where your body still holds tension because trauma doesn’t live only in your mind.
08. STEP eight
We move when you’re ready, not by the clock. This work is about empowerment, not overwhelm.
03. STEP THREE
02. STEP TWO
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Turn the Page
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PHASE seven
Closure:
Every session ends with grounding, so you leave stable, not empty.
08. STEP eight
05. step five
07. STEP seven
06. STEp six
We move when you’re ready, not by the clock. This work is about empowerment, not overwhelm.
03. STEP THREE
02. STEP TWO
01. STEP ONE
Turn the Page
07. STEP seven
06. STEp six
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PHASE eight
Reevaluation:
We check in on what changed, if anything still holds a charge, and decide where to go next.
08. STEP eight
We move when you’re ready, not by the clock. This work is about empowerment, not overwhelm.
- Phobias and triggers no longer hijack their systems
- Their body feels safer with less disassociation and more presence
- Emotional surges are navigable, not paralyzing
- They respond to events from a place of clarity, not defense
- Life no longer feels like they are stuck in survival-mode
- Improved sleep and reduction in disturbing dreams
- No longer needing to avoid triggering places or events
- A new-found sense of self-trust
- Phobias and triggers no longer hijack their systems
- Their body feels safer and more present
- Emotional surges are manageable not paralyzing
- Life no longer feels like they are stuck in survival-mode
- Improved sleep and reduction in disturbing dreams
- No longer needing to avoid triggering places or events
- A new-found sense of self-trust and freedom
After EMDR With Me Clients Report
After EMDR With Me
Clients Report
scientifically backed
1. Source: EMDR Institute, Inc. Summary of Research (Shapiro, 2014); World Health Organization (2013) guidelines for the management of conditions related to stress and trauma.
Research shows that EMDR can lead to a
60–90% reduction in trauma-related symptoms, often in significantly fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy.¹
symptom reduction
60-90%
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I'm Jessie (she/her/hers), an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor.
I use EMDR because I’ve seen firsthand how it helps people move beyond trauma in ways that talking alone can’t.
Trauma doesn’t just live in memories, it shows up in the body, in your nervous system, and in the way you relate to yourself and others.
EMDR gives us a way to process what’s stuck so it no longer hijacks your life.
My approach is steady, relational, and paced to your nervous system. We go deep, but we don’t rush. Safety always comes first.
Doing EMDR with me, you will have an experienced practitioner who is engaged, supportive, and deeply in your corner.
I bring lightness when it helps, compassion when it’s needed, and clear structure so you always know where we’re headed.
EMDR is powerful, and with the right therapist, it can give you the freedom to finally feel safe, calm, and more connected to yourself.
I'm Jessie (she/her/hers), an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor.
I use EMDR because I’ve seen firsthand how it helps people move beyond trauma in ways that talking alone can’t.
Trauma doesn’t just live in memories, it shows up in the body, in your nervous system, and in the way you relate to yourself and others.
EMDR gives us a way to process what’s stuck so it no longer hijacks your life.
My approach is steady, relational, and paced to your nervous system. We go deep, but we don’t rush. Safety always comes first.
EMDR is powerful, and with the right therapist, it can give you the freedom to finally feel safe, calm, and more connected to yourself.
Jessie Withers MA, AMFT#155028, APCC# 19353
Supervised by Sarah Iaccarino, LMFT #128686
Jessie Withers, MA
Meet The emdr therapist behind the work
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles
- EMDRIA-Approved EMDR S.A.F.E. Training Specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing for Trauma Resolution
- IFSCA -Level 1 Stepping Stones -Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- IFSCA -Level 2 Stepping Deeper -Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- The Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy
- ICEEFT- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship
- Somatic Experiencing International Foundations Training
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Education, Credentials, and Trainings
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Jessie Withers MA,
AMFT#155028, APCC# 19353
Supervised by Sarah Iaccarino, LMFT #128686
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles
- IFSCA -Level 1 Stepping Stones -Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- IFSCA -Level 2 Stepping Deeper -Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- ICEEFT- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship
- EMDRIA-Approved EMDR S.A.F.E. Training for Trauma Resolution
- Somatic Experiencing International Foundations
- The Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Education, Credentials, and Trainings
- Alex T., Palo Alto CA
I can actually sleep through the night now and I'm not nearly as triggered. To say that Jessie's EMDR has changed my whole life would be an understatement.
I can actually sleep through the night now and I'm not nearly as triggered. I feel like I'm IN my body, not floating outside it now.
To say that Jessie's EMDR has changed my whole life would be an understatement.
What Clients Say About EMDR Therapy with jessie
“EMDR with Jessie has been a game-changer”
Answers to Your Questions
frequently asked
Yes. Telehealth has been scientifically proven to be just as clinically effective as in-person therapy, especially for trauma work like EMDR and IFS.
Many clients find virtual sessions more comfortable and accessible, no commute, no office anxiety, just a calm space to focus on your healing.
No, I take an integrative approach to therapy, which means we’ll likely blend EMDR with other methods like IFS and somatics (unless you prefer to focus solely on EMDR). This allows the work to stay flexible, responsive, and attuned to what you need.
Therapy shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all approach, and I love tailoring our work together to you. If you have preferences, feel free to share them during the free 30-minute consultation.
You don’t have to know that yet, that’s what the consult is for. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or hurt and need a space for yourself, individual therapy may be a good starting point.
If you’re struggling in your relationship and want to work on repair with your partner, we can talk about whether couples therapy makes sense. And if you’re feeling continually triggered by past traumas, fears and phobias and want to go deeper, we can explore if EMDR is the right fit.
Whichever path we take, we’ll figure it out together.
