Robyn Sevigny, LMFT
EMDR Therapy for Complex Trauma and PTSD
Healing from the Inside Out Online Therapy in California
Heal from Trauma Through Evidence-Based EMDR, Parts Work, and Comprehensive Nervous System Support
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You've built a successful life, but beneath the surface, you're exhausted from managing the hidden impacts of trauma. Perhaps you're a high-achieving professional who appears to have it all together while privately struggling with anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or intrusive memories from past traumatic experiences. You don't have to keep pushing through. You deserve support that meets you where you are and helps you grow into where you want to be.
I specialize in integrative therapy that combines EMDR with powerful healing modalities for adults ready to heal from complex PTSD and childhood trauma. Through my online practice serving clients in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, and throughout California, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can finally process traumatic memories, develop life-enhancing skills, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Understanding My Integrative Approach: EMDR at the Core
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy forms the foundation of my integrative approach. Recognized by the World Health Organization and American Psychiatric Association as an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR offers a powerful way to process trauma without extensive verbal processing.
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Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works with your brain's natural healing process to help you process traumatic memories. Through bilateral stimulation—typically eye movements—EMDR helps your brain reprocess stuck trauma memories, reducing their emotional intensity and the negative beliefs they created.
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But healing trauma requires more than just processing memories. That's why I combine EMDR with Parts Work to address the protective patterns that developed in response to trauma, skills building to manage daily challenges, emotion processing to safely release what's been buried, and nervous system support to restore balance and calm.
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During our integrative therapy sessions, we'll use the approach that best serves you in each moment—whether that's EMDR processing for specific memories, Parts Work to understand internal conflicts, or practical skills for managing triggers. This flexibility ensures you receive exactly what you need at each stage of your healing journey.
Who Benefits Most
I work with high-achieving adults who struggle with the lasting impacts of psychological trauma and are ready for comprehensive healing. My ideal clients are insightful, driven individuals who've often been the ones others rely on, yet internally battle with:
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Complex PTSD and Childhood Trauma
If you experienced ongoing childhood trauma, neglect, or attachment wounds, integrative therapy combining EMDR with Parts Work helps process these foundational experiences while supporting the protective parts of you that developed in response.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Whether from a single traumatic event or multiple trauma experiences, our comprehensive approach addresses PTSD symptoms including intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, emotional numbing, and avoidance, while building practical skills for long-term resilience.
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Anxiety, Burnout, and Depression Rooted in Trauma
Many mental health conditions stem from unresolved traumatic experiences and nervous system dysregulation. Integrative therapy targets root trauma memories while providing symptom reduction and nervous system support for sustainable relief.
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Healthcare and Medical Professionals
I particularly understand the unique challenges faced by healthcare workers who manage their own trauma while caring for others. This integrative approach offers efficient, comprehensive healing that addresses both professional burnout and personal trauma.
Why It’s Potent
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, I draw from several powerful modalities to support your healing. This integrative therapy approach means you receive comprehensive support tailored to your unique needs:
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EMDR Therapy: Helps you process trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain without having to relive every detail. It's a gentle yet effective way to reduce symptoms and restore balance. Through bilateral stimulation and the eight-phase treatment approach, we systematically address trauma memories and their impacts.
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Parts Work (IFS-Informed): We explore the different "parts" of you—like the inner critic, the perfectionist, or the protector—and help them work together instead of against each other. This builds self-compassion and emotional clarity, allowing all aspects of yourself to feel heard and valued.
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Narrative and Relational Therapy: Together, we examine the stories trauma wrote about your worth and capabilities, supporting you in authoring new chapters that reflect your true self. This helps separate who you are from what happened to you.
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Skills Building: You'll learn practical tools to manage stress, set boundaries, regulate emotions, and communicate more effectively. These aren't just coping strategies—they're life-enhancing skills that serve you long after therapy ends.
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Emotion Processing: Together, we'll create a safe space to feel, understand, and release emotions that have been buried or overwhelming. You'll learn how to stay grounded even when things feel intense, developing a new relationship with your emotional experience.
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Symptom Reduction & Nervous System Support: Whether you're dealing with anxiety, burnout, or trauma responses, we'll work to calm your nervous system and reduce distressing symptoms so you can feel more like yourself again.
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This isn't just about feeling "better." It's about building a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and emotionally secure. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom, reclaim your energy, and create relationships that nourish, not drain you.
The Integrative Therapy Process: What to Expect
Free 20-Minute Consultation
We begin with a complimentary consultation to discuss what brings you to therapy and ensure we're a good fit. This pressure-free conversation helps determine if my integrative approach—combining EMDR, Parts Work, skills building, and nervous system support—aligns with your healing goals.
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Comprehensive Assessment and Preparation
During initial sessions, I gather information about your traumatic experiences and current challenges without requiring detailed trauma narratives. We identify patterns, triggers, and treatment goals while building the therapeutic relationship essential for successful healing.
Before processing traumatic memories, I ensure you have robust coping strategies and practical skills. This preparation phase includes:
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Learning emotion regulation techniques
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Developing boundary-setting skills
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Building nervous system calming practices
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Creating resources for managing stress
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Establishing safety in the therapeutic relationship
This comprehensive preparation ensures you feel equipped and supported throughout your healing journey.
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Active Processing and Integration
Our integrative approach flexibly combines multiple modalities based on your needs:
EMDR Processing: Using the eight-phase EMDR protocol, we systematically address traumatic memories through:
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History-taking to understand your unique story
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Preparation with stabilization techniques and skills building
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Assessment of specific trauma memories and negative beliefs
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Desensitization using bilateral stimulation to reduce distress
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Installation of positive beliefs to replace negative thoughts
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Body scan to address physical sensations
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Closure ensuring you feel grounded after each session
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Reevaluation to track progress and adjust treatment
Parts Work Integration: We identify and work with different parts of you that hold trauma or protective responses, helping them collaborate rather than conflict.
Emotion Processing: Creating space to safely feel and release buried emotions while learning to stay grounded during intensity.
Nervous System Regulation: Incorporating somatic techniques to calm your nervous system and reduce trauma responses in real-time.
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This comprehensive approach ensures we're not just processing memories but building a foundation for lasting emotional security and wellbeing.
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Integration and Transformation
As we continue our integrative therapy work, you'll likely notice:
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Decreased emotional reactivity to triggers
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Improved emotional regulation and stress management
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Practical skills for boundaries and communication
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A calmer, more regulated nervous system
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Stronger sense of self-worth and inner wisdom
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Increased capacity for joy and presence
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Relief from anxiety, burnout, and trauma responses
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Relationships that nourish rather than drain you
This comprehensive approach ensures you're not just processing trauma but building a toolkit for lasting emotional security and fulfillment.
Why Choose My Integrative Online Practice
Comprehensive Healing Beyond Single Modalities
I don't just offer EMDR therapy—I provide an integrative approach that addresses trauma from multiple angles. By combining EMDR with Parts Work, skills building, emotion processing, and nervous system support, you receive comprehensive care that addresses both symptoms and root causes.
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Specialized Expertise in Complex Trauma
I focus specifically on treating PTSD and complex trauma in high-achieving adults. This specialization means I deeply understand the unique ways trauma manifests in driven, successful individuals who've used achievement to cope with underlying pain.
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Convenience and Privacy of Online Therapy
My online integrative therapy practice serves clients throughout California, allowing you to engage in deep healing work from the comfort and privacy of your chosen space. For many clients, this removes barriers to vulnerability that might exist in traditional settings.
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A Genuine Healing Relationship
I offer more than techniques—I provide a therapeutic relationship where you don't have to perform or prove your worth. This is especially important for those who've spent their lives over-functioning to survive. In our work together, you'll find compassionate support that meets you at the intersection of professional expertise and genuine human connection.
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Practical Skills for Lasting Change
Beyond processing trauma, you'll develop practical tools for managing stress, setting boundaries, regulating emotions, and communicating effectively. These life-enhancing skills ensure that the benefits of therapy extend far beyond our sessions.
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Evidence-Based, Efficient Treatment
While respecting each person's unique timeline, research shows EMDR can achieve significant results efficiently—with studies indicating 77-90% of single-trauma survivors no longer meeting PTSD criteria after 3-6 EMDR sessions. By combining EMDR with complementary modalities, we create sustainable change that addresses both immediate symptoms and long-term wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is integrative therapy different from EMDR alone? While EMDR powerfully processes traumatic memories, integrative therapy combines it with Parts Work, skills building, emotion processing, and nervous system support. This comprehensive approach ensures you're not just processing trauma but developing practical tools and self-understanding for lasting change.
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How long does integrative trauma treatment take? The length of therapy varies based on your unique history and goals. Some clients experience significant relief in 6-12 sessions, while complex PTSD may require longer-term work. The integrative approach often creates more sustainable change by addressing multiple aspects of healing simultaneously.
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Is this approach effective for childhood trauma? Yes, the combination of EMDR and Parts Work is particularly effective for developmental trauma. We can process pre-verbal memories while also working with the protective parts that developed in response to childhood experiences.
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What if I can't do eye movements? EMDR therapy can use various forms of bilateral stimulation including tapping or audio tones. Additionally, our integrative approach includes many other healing modalities beyond EMDR, ensuring you receive comprehensive support regardless of which techniques work best for you.
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Will I have to relive my trauma? No. EMDR doesn't require detailed verbal processing or prolonged exposure to traumatic content. Our integrative approach is gentle—you remain in control of how much you share while your brain and nervous system do the healing work.
Begin Your Journey to an Aligned, Fulfilling Life
If you're tired of just pushing through and ready for genuine transformation, my integrative therapy approach can help you process traumatic memories, develop essential life skills, and reclaim your authentic self. You deserve support that addresses not just your symptoms but helps you build a life that feels emotionally secure and deeply fulfilling.
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Through my specialized integrative practice, I offer high-achieving adults a comprehensive path beyond survival mode to authentic living. Whether you're dealing with complex PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, burnout, or the accumulated impact of multiple traumatic experiences, this holistic approach can help you find freedom from the past while building skills for a thriving future.
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Your story matters. Your healing matters. And the aligned, fulfilling life you seek is possible through integrative therapy that addresses all aspects of your experience.
Ready to explore how integrative therapy combining EMDR, Parts Work, and practical skills building can help you heal and thrive? I invite you to reach out for your free 20-minute consultation. Together, we'll discuss your needs and determine if my comprehensive approach is right for you.
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Contact me today to schedule your consultation and begin your journey from surviving to thriving. You don't have to keep pushing through alone—you deserve support that meets you where you are and helps you grow into where you want to be.