Support for the Hard Parts of Becoming a Parent
Virtual Trauma Therapy and EMDR for Women and Birthing People in California
Specializing in the unique challenges of fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum and early parenthood.
all sessions are held online and available to anyone living in California.If this is all much harder than you expected it to be...
So much of what happens during fertility journey, pregnancy, and postpartum isn’t talked about or acknowledged openly. Becoming a parent can give you so much love, hope, and enjoyment. It can also bring heartbreak, anxiety, experiences you never saw coming. And it often stirs up parts of your own difficult childhood that you thought you’d successfully “gotten over”.
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 and become emotionally prepared for fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum and early parenthood.
Whatever you’re bringing here, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together we’ll find a way to ease the weight of what you’re carrying so that you can move forward feeling more peace, more confidence, and more like yourself again.
All sessions are virtual and available to anyone living in California. LGBTQ+ and supportive of the many ways families are created.
Life Can Feel Different Than It Does Right Now
Maybe not all at once. But little by little, small shifts can become bigger changes and give you the relief you’re looking for.
Scary thoughts that keep you up at night stop demanding so much of your attention. You’re able to manage being around certain people or in certain situations without bracing yourself. You feel more present (and less triggered) during everyday parenting moments. You stop telling yourself, “There’s something wrong with me” and start noticing “I can handle this”.
And that voice telling you that you’re not good enough gets a little quieter.
Therapy that meets you where you are.
Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy before, and it helped you understand yourself, supported you through a difficult time, and gave you some good coping skills. But some part of you still feels stuck. And even though you logically understand that the trauma is in the past, the anxiety, panic, fear and self-blame show up anyway.
That’s where our work begins.
I'm Holly, a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in reproductive trauma, EMDR therapy, and helping women and new moms heal from experiences that continue to impact daily life.
We’ll start by getting to know each other and understanding what’s bringing you here. No pressure, just a conversation with someone who understands how complicated healing can be.
Along the way, you’ll learn practical tools to help you feel more grounded and supported in your day-to-day. And when you’re ready, we’ll gently help your body and mind process the experiences that still feel stuck-so that they no longer take up so much space in your present.
Miscarriage and pregnancy loss
Birth Trauma
Infant loss and stillbirth
Fertility challenges and Reproductive Trauma
Postpartum Anxiety or Depression
Childhood trauma (physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect)
Feeling disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or your life
Panic attacks or overwhelming worry
Childhood experiences resurfacing now that you’re raising your own children.
If Any of These Sound Familiar, You’re in the Right Place…
Or maybe you simply feel exhausted from carrying so much.
That’s reason enough, too.
EMDR Therapy for Deeper Healing
Sometimes talking about what happened isn’t enough.
Disturbing experiences can cause memories, fears, and strong emotional and physical reactions long after the experience is over- keeping you feeling stuck, caught in the past.
Maybe it’s a voice inside of you telling you that it was your fault, that you’re weak or not good enough. Your chest tightens and your heart races in a seemingly ordinary moment. Or an unwanted memory plays on repeat, leaving you feeling like it’s happening right now.
EMDR therapy helps your mind and body process disturbing experiences in a deeper way, allowing distressing memories to lessen their emotional charge and take away their power to overwhelm you.
The memory stays a memory, something that happened in the past. It doesn’t get to take over your life anymore.
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.
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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