Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Heal from the Past: Expert EMDR Therapy in Los Angeles
Do you feel like your past is still running your present? When painful experiences get "stuck" in the nervous system, they don't just stay in the past. They show up today as constant anxiety, intrusive memories, emotional overwhelm, or always feeling "on guard."
If you’re looking for a way to finally move forward, Innovative Group Psychotherapy offers specialized EMDR. Located in the heart of the valley, our Studio City office provides a safe, comfortable, and discreet atmosphere where you can feel grounded to begin your EMDR journey.
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a gold-standard, evidence-based trauma treatment. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR helps your brain and nervous system process distressing memories so they lose their painful charge.
Our clients often describe the shift as moving from feeling the trauma to simply remembering it—allowing them to live fully in the present.
How EMDR Therapy Works
EMDR therapy supports the brain’s natural healing process through bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or tones) while a person briefly focuses on a distressing memory and related thoughts or emotions. Over time, this process helps the brain reorganize how the memory is stored so it becomes less emotionally intense and less connected to present-day reactions. This isn't about re-living the pain; it’s about "digesting" it so those memories become less triggering and easier to manage.
Why Choose Innovative Group Psychotherapy?
At Innovative Group Psychotherapy (IGP), we don't just "do" EMDR; it is the fundamental lens through which we help you heal. Under the expert leadership of Dr. Brette Genzel-Derman, a Certified EMDR Therapist, our entire clinical team views mental health through a specialized trauma-informed perspective. We move beyond simply treating surface-level symptoms like anxiety or relationship reactivity. Instead, we focus on the root causes of distress, helping you or your child build a steadier, more resilient sense of self through modern, evidence-based protocols.
People often seek EMDR therapy when they notice:
• Anxiety or panic that feels disproportionate to the situation
• Emotional triggers connected to past experiences
• Persistent perfectionism, shame, or self-criticism
• Relationship patterns that repeat despite insight
• Lingering grief, loss, or distress after a major life event.
IGP’s Approach to EMDR Therapy
Our approach to EMDR therapy is carefully paced and tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a safe and effective path to trauma recovery.
Calming the Nervous System Through Mindfulness and Imagery
Many of our clients come to us with a nervous system that feels like it is stuck in "high alert." We address this by integrating mindfulness and guided visual imagery to help you physically and mentally reset. When the brain is overwhelmed by past trauma or current stress, it loses the ability to feel safe in the present moment. By practicing specific mindfulness techniques, we teach your nervous system how to "downshift" from a state of panic or hyper-vigilance into a state of calm. This biological reset is the essential first step that allows deeper psychological healing to take place.
Tapping Into Your Imagination to Transform Negative Thoughts
One of the most powerful aspects of the IGP approach is how we utilize your innate creativity and imagination to spark change. We believe that the same brain that can "imagine" a worst-case scenario also has the power to visualize healing and strength. Our clinicians guide you in tapping into your creative mind to shift "stuck" negative beliefs—like I am not safe or I am not enough—into empowering, positive narratives. By using your imagination as a therapeutic tool, we help you reshape how you view yourself and your future, making the transition from "surviving" to "thriving" feel like a natural, creative evolution.
Comprehensive Support for Lasting Resilience
Because all of our clinicians operate through an EMDR lens, every session is designed to strengthen your internal resources and promote long-term stability. Whether you are seeking help for a child navigating a difficult transition or an adult looking to break free from old patterns, IGP provides a safe, creative, and expert-led environment where your healing is our highest priority.
Feel free to contact us for a free 15-minute consultation.