Online Trauma Therapy and EMDR for Women and Birthing People
Therapy to support you through the ups and downs of fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum and early parenthood
You’re welcome here. I’m LGBTQ affirming and supportive of the many ways of creating your family.
Services available to anyone living in California.
If this is all much harder than you expected it to be...
You’re emotionally overwhelmed, feeling isolated and lonely, and just getting through some days in survival mode. How is everyone else making this “motherhood” thing look so easy?
There’s so much of what happens during fertility journey, pregnancy, and postpartum that isn’t talked about or acknowledged openly. Having a safe, supportive space to bring your experiences, thoughts and feelings (no matter what they are) can make all the difference.
You’re in the right place.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
A therapy backed by evidence-based research and found to be effective in treating trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety and fears at any stage of life, including pregnancy.
Perinatal Mental Health
Therapy for women, birthing people and couples who are struggling with the unique challenges of fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum and early parenthood.
Miscarriage
& Infant Loss
Including fertility journey, infertility diagnosis, miscarriage, birth trauma and medically complicated pregnancies, NICU experience, TFMR, stillbirth and infant loss.
Trauma Therapy
Birth and reproductive trauma, Complex PTSD (childhood physical, sexual emotional abuse and neglect), traumatic loss, and painful childhood experiences as well as single incident traumas (accidents, medical traumas, rape/assault).
EMDR Consultation for therapists
I offer EMDR consultation for therapists pursuing certification, and clinical consultation to therapists who provide trauma-focused perinatal mental health care and are looking to deepen their work with parents and birthing people through EMDR and other modalities.
Hi there, I’m Holly Evans.
SOUTH PASADENA THERAPIST
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), specializing in trauma recovery and perinatal mental health. I offer EMDR and trauma focused therapies to support people who’re struggling with depression, anxiety and the effects of trauma. I have additional training in fertility counseling and am a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
EMDR Certified/Consultant in Training
All session are conducted online and available to anyone located in California.
FAQs
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The first step is to schedule your introductory call (free consultation). We’ll meet on a video call or talk over the phone to determine if we’re a good fit. During your free consultation we’ll talk about:
What's happening right now that you need help with.
What concerns you most about how you’re feeling.
What kind of changes do want to make? Imagine what you want to notice after working together for 3 months, 6 months, a year.
My approach to therapy, and how I’d tailor therapy to you.
Any questions you may have- no question or concern is too small.
To begin the process, send me an email at hollyaevansmft@gmail.com
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I have an online therapy practice and only see clients virtually. I’m licensed in the state of California and can work with people who are living anywhere in the state.
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Yes! EMDR therapy can be effectively done online from the comfort of your home.
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No, I do not.
If you have a PPO, I can provide the paperwork necessary for you to submit a claim.
Ways we can work together
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EMDR is a highly researched therapy and has been found to be effective in treating trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety and fear at any stage of life, including pregnancy.
EMDR is the primary model of therapy I use in my practice because it's so effective (supported by research), provides relief for my clients (often more quickly than traditional talk therapy). Learn more
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Therapy for couples who are struggling with the unique challenges of pregnancy and postpartum: depression, anxiety during the perinatal period (from pre-conception, through pregnancy and postpartum); grief and loss related to infertility diagnosis, pregnancy and infant loss; trauma recovery and support during unexpected crises.
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I offer adjunctive therapy to collaborate with your mental health care team support your recovery. I treat many kinds of trauma including reproductive and birth trauma, traumatic loss, disturbing childhood experiences (emotional, physical and sexual abuse and neglect) as well as single incident traumas (accidents, medical traumas, rape/assault).
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Therapy for Women
In addition to therapy and support for parents and parents-to-be, I also help women with a wide range of issues at every stage of life including:
Childhood trauma (physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect)
Complex trauma and PTSD
Sexual assault/rape
Medical trauma
Single incident traumas (natural disasters, accidents)
Disturbing memories
Relationship difficulties
Anxiety and stress
Problems with mood and depression
Grief and loss
Work and life transitions
Caregiving
And more…
When you’re ready to talk…
Reaching out for help is a big step and I want to make the process as comfortable and easy to understand as possible. To get started, just call or email me to schedule your free consultation. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
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