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What is EMDR and How Can it Help with Trauma Healing?
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What is EMDR and How Can it Help with Trauma Healing?

What is EMDR and how can it help treat trauma and PTSD? This blog post, written by a Chula Vista therapist, reviews this how EMDR, which stands for “Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing” may help support you in processing through your past negative experiences. See how EMDR therapy in San Diego can benefit you!

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What Are the Best Treatment Options for Trauma & PTSD in San Diego?
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What Are the Best Treatment Options for Trauma & PTSD in San Diego?

Ever wondered what type of therapy is best for trauma? This blog post reviews the various options for the treatment of trauma in San Diego. While most people know about EMDR, which is a well-known and well-researched option for trauma, there are other options as well. Read on to learn more.

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Navigating the Landscape of Grief & Loss: A Beginner's Guide in Chula Vista
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Navigating the Landscape of Grief & Loss: A Beginner's Guide in Chula Vista

This post discusses grief and loss, the stages of grief, the cycle of grief and the 4 tasks of mourning. Written by Christy Garcia, LMFT (#113176). Christy is a San Diego-based therapist. She provides in-person therapy at her office in Eastlake, Chula Vista, as well as virtually for California residents.

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What is Trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD?
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What is Trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD?

How do you know if you’ve experienced a trauma? And if so, do you have PTSD? This blog post delves into the various types of trauma exposures one can experience across their life as well as discusses signs and symptoms of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Christy Garcia is a trauma therapist and provides EMDR therapy in San Diego. She offers in-person therapy in Eastlake, Chula Vista as well as virtually for those who reside in the state of California.

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What to Expect During Your First Therapy Appointment
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What to Expect During Your First Therapy Appointment

Have you been curious about what to expect during your first therapy appointment? Maybe you’re new to therapy and are nervous about what it will be like. This blog post reveals what it’s like to have your very first therapy session and what you can expect. Written by Christy Garcia, a Chula Vista therapist. Christy provides trauma therapy in San Diego and is trained in EMDR. She offers in-person therapy (at her office in Eastlake, Chula Vista) as well as online for California residents.

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Busting the Top 10 Myths About Going to Therapy in San Diego
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Busting the Top 10 Myths About Going to Therapy in San Diego

10 Myths vs. Facts about Therapy, written by Christy Garcia, Chula Vista therapist. Christy focuses on the treatment of trauma and PTSD and is trained in EMDR. She offers in-person therapy at her office in Eastlake, Chula Vista, as well as virtual therapy for California residents.

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