Trauma Therapist Chula Vista

EMDR Therapy in San Diego

EMDR Therapy in San Diego

Christy Garcia, a caucasian, female Christian therapist with blonde curly hair and blue smiling eyes. She is a compassionate trauma Chula Vista therapist. She is standing outside her Eastlake office where she provides in-person and online therapy.

A compassionate trauma & EMDR therapist in Eastlake, Chula Vista

You feel struck because you’ve been struggling to move on from that traumatic event (or events) that you experienced so long ago. Your trauma is invisible to the world, but deeply felt from within. While your scars might not be obvious to others, they’re real and they matter! Your pain is valid and it’s important to acknowledge the battles you’ve fought.

Trauma can turn your life into a never-ending storm. Everyday you may feel like you battle against overwhelming emotions, from anxiety to anger, to sadness and confusion. It’s normal to feel this way in response to traumatic experiences; you’re not alone in your struggle.

Trauma often makes us feel isolated, as if no one can truly understand what we’re going through. It’s like being trapped in a room with no windows, unable to see the world outside. However, I want you to know that there’s hope.  By reaching out for support, you’ve taken a courageous step toward your healing. 

“One day he told me that he’d spent his adulthood trying to let go of his past, and he remarked how ironic it was that he had to get closer to it in order to let it go.”

― Bessel A. van der Kolk,The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Empowering Trauma Recovery with EMDR

Hi, I’m Christy. I help individuals heal from painful memories so you can find peace and restoration in your life.

Traumatic events can leave you suffering from the following issues:

  • Emotional turbulence

  • Isolation and loneliness

  • Invisible scars

  • Feeling misunderstood by others

It’s frustrating when people don’t understand the impact of trauma. They may say well-intentioned but hurtful things such as “you’re still not over that?” or “don’t you think it’s time to put it in the past and just move on with your life?” Or, my least favorite of all… “time heals all wounds.” Unfortunately it’s not that simple, and in your therapy, I aim to provide a safe space for you to heal and not feel dismissed, invalidated or rushed in your healing process.

I offer a gentle approach to help you overcome your past so you can be transformed along the way. In your therapy you’ll receive the following from me:

  • Empathy and Validation

  • Understanding

  • Guidance as well as challenging your current patterns

  • Coping skills and tools to manage your distress

  • Helpful resources to make sense of the aftermath of your trauma

I aim to make your therapy a space of refuge and calm from the storms of your life. I take a collaborative approach to your treatment and highly value your feedback throughout the process. I’m not going just give you cookie-cutter answers or tell you what you need to do to feel better at every session. I believe that YOU have more answers inside than you may realize, thus, I’m going to challenge you at times to look within to find the answers while offering you the support, guidance, skills and tools you’ll need to heal and recover. Of course, I’ll also offer my wisdom and expertise along the journey!

Christy Garcia, a caucasian, female Christian therapist with blonde curly hair and blue smiling eyes. She is a compassionate Chula Vista therapist. is trauma-informed and trained in EMDR for trauma & PTSD. She provides in-person and online therapy.

EMDR Therapy in San Diego & Chula Vista

Healing with EMDR Therapy

I’m trained in EMDR. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a powerful therapeutic approach specifically designed to address trauma and its lingering effects. This evidence-based therapy assists clients in reprocessing traumatic experiences, reducing the emotional charge attached to memories, and fostering adaptive coping mechanisms. Through a structured and supportive process, EMDR empowers individuals to navigate their trauma with resilience, paving the way for profound healing and a renewed sense of well-being.

I offer therapy services to California residents in-person at my office in Eastlake, Chula Vista, or online through my telehealth platform. You may choose the option that works best for you. My office is conveniently located near the Target and Kohl's shopping centers for easy accessibility.

Ready to heal from your trauma? I’d love to talk to you!

Find hope and healing after trauma. Schedule your consultation today and experience the healing benefits of EMDR therapy in San Diego. Start your journey towards healing and reclaiming your life.