Trauma & EMDR
You don’t need a dramatic story to belong here
- EMDRIA member
- Intensives case by case
- Office available for EMDR
- Free 15-minute consultation
While I describe myself as a trauma therapist, many of my clients don’t present with explicit trauma. Some clients simply feel anxious or inadequate much of the time despite appearing to function very well and being highly accomplished.
Ashley Hanna-Morgan, LCSW, PMH-CCalifornia LCSW #66494 Nevada LCSW #7719-CClient Notices
Emotional Energy Centers of the Body
In EMDR sessions, Ashley sometimes uses a worksheet that maps twelve areas of the body to emotional themes. Choose an area, see the themes it places there, and follow them to related pages on this site. A way to explore, not a diagnosis; EMDR itself happens in session.
Birth and reproductive trauma
For many people, the trauma is tied to pregnancy, birth, medical procedures, fertility treatment, or loss. You may replay what happened, feel on edge around medical settings, or carry anger or grief that others expect you to be “over.” Birth and reproductive trauma are a central focus of this work.
Supporting approaches
Alongside EMDR, Ashley may draw on Internal Family Systems-informed work. For some people, a longer intensive format may be an option, offered case by case (as a format, not a promise of faster results).
Where therapy is available
Virtual across California and Nevada; in San Diego, in-person options include a Pacific Beach office and walk-and-talk sessions. Details are on the availability page.
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Perinatal mental health
support across fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, and the transitions in between.
Postpartum depression & anxiety
for the depression, anxiety, anger, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelm that can follow a baby.
Ashley has written about this too. Read her articles on trauma and EMDR.