Therapy for women, birthing people and New parents in Pasadena, CA.
EMDR and Trauma Focused Therapy
Trauma and PTSD Treatment | EMDR therapy |Pregnancy & Postpartum
Trauma Therapy
Are you living with the effects of unresolved trauma?
I treat Many kinds of trauma, Specializing in childhood/ attachment Trauma and Traumas that occur around Conception, pregnancy and childbirth.
Common experiences I work with in my practice include:
Early childhood abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, attachment trauma & complex PTSD
Sexual assault/Rape
Birth trauma
Fertility treatment/infertility
Pregnancy loss/miscarriage/termination
Death of an infant/stillbirth
NICU stays
Medical complications during pregnancy and childbirth
Past traumas that resurface during the perinatal period
Medical trauma
EMDR is available online for residents of California and in-person in my South Pasadena, CA office.
HOLLY EVANS (she/her) LMFT/PMH-C
ONLINE THERAPY IN CALIFORNIA
perinatal therapy
Are you struggling with issues related to fertility process, pregnancy or postpartum and ready for therapy support?
Building a family can bring unexpected twists and turns, and you may be facing challenges that you couldn’t have predicted.
I’m a Certified Perinatal Mental Healthcare Specialist, offering therapy that allows you to be open and honest about all of your feelings and experiences-no matter what they are.
Caring for your own emotional and psychological wellbeing is an essential part of having a baby & becoming a parent. It’s absolutely necessary. I’d love to talk to you about how I can help.
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Services
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) 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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I offer specialized therapy for women and birthing people who are struggling with mood, anxiety and the effects of trauma/PTSD during the perinatal period (from pre-conception, through pregnancy and postpartum); and grief and loss related to infertility, pregnancy and infant loss.
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Individual therapy is a time to focus on your emotional and psychological well-being. Common therapy themes include developing a deeper understanding of yourself and how you’re reacting to the events in your life, exploring your identity, healing the lingering effects of trauma, developing coping skills to better manage emotions, or grieving a loss. Whatever your therapy goals are, this time is for you to heal, grow and change in a positive way.
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Building a family and becoming parents can be really hard. I offer therapy to couples who are struggling to feel connected and supported during the perinatal period, from pre-conception through early parenthood.
Specializing In
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Therapy for Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Problems with depression and anxiety are common during pregnancy and postpartum. If your mood or anxiety is getting in the way of caring for yourself and your family, getting support can make all the difference.
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Trauma/PTSD
Unresolved trauma is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. The symptoms of trauma and PTSD interfere with your daily life and change how you feel about yourself and others. Trauma focused therapies, including EMDR and Ego State Therapy (or parts work) can help. I treat many kinds of trauma, and work with adults at all stages of life.
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Birth/Reproductive Trauma
Crisis or frightening experiences that occur around the time of pregnancy and childbirth can lead to debilitating symptoms, and make it difficult to function. You may be greiving a loss, struggling with infertility, have negative feelings about your baby's birth, or feel like your body has failed you. Having a history of trauma also increases the risk of PTSD during this time.
Let me know 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.
Holly A. Evans, LMFT/PMH-C
phone: 626-808-5463
Email: hollyaevansmft@gmail.com
Address:
1000 Fremont Ave., Suite 204
South Pasadena, CA 91030
To get started, fill out the form below or give me a call in my South Pasadena office at (626) 808-5463, and I’ll get back to you within one business day. Keep in mind that emails are not encrypted, and please try to limit personal details and information about yourself to protect your privacy.
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