Adjunct EMDR Therapist in San Jose, CA

Adjunct EMDR Therapy

Expert EMDR Therapy That Can Be Integrated With Your Ongoing Therapy

Adjunct EMDR Therapy is for clients who are already working with a primary therapist and want to use EMDR therapy with me as a focused addition to their healing.

As a highly expert and extremely experienced EMDRIA Certified therapist, I can provide focused EMDR that complements your primary therapy. In Adjunct EMDR there is no expectation for you to end your work with your therapist.I will happily collaborate with your primary therapist to address any questions or concerns you or they have about how we will work together.

In Adjunct EMDR Therapy, we will focus on using EMDR to address specific distressing memories, behavioral patterns, or nervous system responses. This arrangement allows you to benefit from my specialized EMDR expertise without having to change therapists completely. My role is to provide specialized EMDR intervention. I have 25 years of experience providing Adjunct EMDR Therapy. I’m comfortable and confident in my ability to manage the situation.

What Is Adjunct EMDR Therapy?

In Adjunct EMDR Therapy, EMDR Therapy sessions are used to address specific distressing memories, patterns, or nervous system responses that may be limiting progress in your current therapy. My approach is targeted and collaborative, with clear boundaries and agreement on the scope and goals of the EMDR sessions.

When to Consider Adjunct EMDR

Adjunct EMDR Therapy can be a great addition when:

Your therapist recommends EMDR
Anxiety, panic, or reactivity persists despite sufficient insight and knowledge of positive coping skills
Certain memories or negative experiences continue to trigger strong emotional or physical reactions
You are making progress in therapy but feel stuck addressing specific traumas
You want to try EMDR but don’t want to stop working with your non-EMDR therapist
You want to respect your primary therapeutic relationship and add a highly effective tool for specific goals

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How To Get Started

How the Process Works

Adjunct EMDR Therapy is structured, collaborative, and intentional:

A consultation with me addresses goals, fit, and scope of EMDR work
With your consent, I consult as needed with your primary therapist
Our EMDR sessions focus on clearly identified targets and goals

The goal is meaningful progress without disrupting your ongoing therapy.

Why An Experienced EMDR Therapist Matters

Using EMDR as an Adjunct Therapy requires strong assessment skills and the ability to work within a defined scope in collaboration with another therapy provider. With decades of experience, I have the expertise and judgment to:

Identify what our EMDR Therapy can address most effectively
Work in positive collaboration with your therapist
Pace the work so it integrates smoothly with your primary therapy

My level of experience allows out Adjunct EMDR to be both effective and respectful of your primary therapy treatment.

Begin Adjunct EMDR Therapy

If you are interested in Adjunct EMDR Therapy, I invite you to schedule a consultation to determine whether this approach is appropriate for your goals and current treatment.

Schedule a consultation to explore Adjunct EMDR Therapy.

What Clients Often Notice

Clients frequently report:

Reduced emotional intensity tied to specific memories
Improved regulation and resilience
Greater ease applying insights gained in primary therapy
Renewed momentum in their overall treatment

Adjunct EMDR often helps therapy move forward more smoothly and efficiently.