Virtual Trauma Therapy and EMDR for Women and Birthing People in California
Therapy to support you through the unique challenges of fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum and early parenthood.
You’re welcome here. I’m LGBTQ affirming and supportive of the many ways of creating your family .
all sessions are held online and available to anyone living in California.If this is all much harder than you expected it to be...
You’re emotionally overwhelmed, feeling isolated by your experiences, and just getting through some days in survival mode. How is everyone else making this “motherhood” thing look so easy?
So much of what happens during fertility journey, pregnancy, and postpartum isn’t talked about or acknowledged openly. Having a safe, supportive space to bring your experiences, thoughts and feelings (no matter what they are) can make all the difference.
Using a combination of evidence-based therapy, practical self-care and a trauma focused approach, I help women and new moms overcome the effects of trauma to feel more grounded, confident and emotionally prepared for your journey into parenthood.
You deserve support. Tending to the ways you’re struggling or how you've been hurt is what allows you heal and move forward with more ease, confidence and self-compassion.
The reality of creating a family is that while there is love and joy along the way, there may also be unexpected problems, things that you could never have prepared for.
I provide specialized therapy for pregnancy, postpartum and parenting related issues.
Miscarriage and pregnancy loss
Traumatic childbirth
Infant loss and stillbirth
Fertility challenges
TFMR
NICU Experience
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Anxiety
Childhood trauma (physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect)
Complex trauma and PTSD
Parenting as a trauma survivor
Services
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
A therapy backed by evidence-based research and found to be effective in treating trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety and fears at any stage of life, including pregnancy.
Perinatal Mental Health
Therapy for women, birthing people and couples who are struggling with the unique challenges of fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum and early parenthood.
Miscarriage
& Infant Loss
Including fertility journey, infertility diagnosis, miscarriage, birth trauma and medically complicated pregnancies, NICU experience, TFMR, stillbirth and infant loss.
Reproductive Trauma Therapy
Birth and reproductive trauma, Complex PTSD (childhood physical, sexual emotional abuse and neglect), traumatic loss, and painful childhood experiences as well as single incident traumas (accidents, medical traumas, rape/assault).
Hi there, I’m Holly Evans.
Has your journey into parenthood been complicated and hard?
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), specializing in trauma recovery and perinatal mental health. I offer EMDR and trauma focused therapies to support people who’re struggling with depression, anxiety and the effects of trauma during the family building years. I have additional training in fertility counseling and reproductive trauma.
EMDR Certified/EMDRIA Approved Consultant
All sessions are conducted online and available to anyone located in California.
FAQs
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The first step is to schedule your introductory call (free consultation). We’ll meet on a video call or talk over the phone to determine if we’re a good fit. During your free consultation we’ll talk about:
What's happening right now that you need help with.
What concerns you most about how you’re feeling.
What kind of changes do want to make? Imagine what you want to notice after working together for 3 months, 6 months, a year.
My approach to therapy, and how I’d tailor therapy to you.
Any questions you may have- no question or concern is too small.
To begin the process, send me an email at hollyaevansmft@gmail.com
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I have an online therapy practice and only see clients virtually. I’m licensed in the state of California and can work with people who are living anywhere in the state.
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Yes! EMDR therapy can be effectively done online from the comfort of your home. To learn more about online EMDR therapy, click here.
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No, I do not.
If you have a PPO, I can provide the paperwork necessary for you to submit a claim.
Ways we can work together
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EMDR is a highly researched therapy and has been found to be effective in treating trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety and fear at any stage of life, including pregnancy.
EMDR is the primary model of therapy I use in my practice because it's so effective (supported by research), provides relief for my clients (often more quickly than traditional talk therapy). Learn more
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I offer adjunctive therapy to collaborate with your mental health care team support your recovery. I treat many kinds of trauma including reproductive and birth trauma, traumatic loss, disturbing childhood experiences (emotional, physical and sexual abuse and neglect) as well as single incident traumas (accidents, medical traumas, rape/assault).
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When you’re ready to talk…
Reaching out for help is a big step and I want to make the process as comfortable and easy to understand as possible. To get started, just call or email me to schedule your free consultation. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
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