EMDR & Brainspotting

Healing from Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, + Unresolved Childhood Attachment

Welcome! I’m Shayda

EMDR therapy for trauma healing in San Diego and California

I’m so glad you’re here. I know how vulnerable it can feel to open up to someone, especially when you've been carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or pain. I know because I’ve been there—not knowing where to start, scared of uncovering things that have been buried for so long, afraid of being judged, or just not ready to do the work… because it’s really hard. This kind of work isn’t meant to be done alone. Being human first and creating a safe, supportive space is my priority. I also bring in a holistic, trauma-informed approach that integrates the brain, mind, and body, always rooted in curiosity and compassion.

While sharing your story with someone who truly listens is powerful and important, deep healing also involves reconnecting with your body. Our nervous system is always giving us valuable information, and our bodies hold incredible wisdom that has helped us survive painful experiences. By tuning into this inner intelligence and listening to our body’s story, we can heal, grow, and transform in meaningful ways.

With 10 years experience, I specialize in working with adults, particularly women and survivors of sexual assault, abusive relationships, and childhood trauma. As a feminist and culturally sensitive therapist, I understand how societal pressures, culture, identity, family expectations, and systems of oppression impact and shape our experiences—often in ways that are deeply rooted in historical and intergenerational trauma. Whether you’re struggling with PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, or relationship challenges, you deserve a space where you feel truly seen, valued, and understood.

Healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself, because you are not broken—it’s about reclaiming your power and reconnecting with your most authentic self. I believe that all human beings hold an innate capacity for wholeness, growth, and resilience. With trust and safety as our foundation, we’ll move at your pace, guiding you toward the life you envision and deserve.

“I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.”

—Hafez, 14th century Persian Poet

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