Teen & Adolescent Therapy in Costa Mesa, CA

Virtual Therapy Available Throughout California

Trauma can affect how we feel, think, and move through the world — sometimes long after an experience has passed. Guided Minds offers trauma-informed therapy and EMDR therapy in Costa Mesa, California, with virtual sessions available throughout California.

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You Might Be Looking for Trauma Support If…

~ certain memories still feel emotionally intense

~ your body reacts strongly even when you know you’re safe

~ you feel stuck despite understanding what happened

~ it feels difficult to fully relax or feel present

~ talking about the past hasn’t fully helped

If this feels like you, let’s explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

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What Trauma Can Look Like…

trauma isn’t how “big” an experience was — it’s about how that experiences impacted you

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HOW TRAUMA CAN SHOW UP:

~ feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or difficulty relaxing

~ difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in (safe) relationships

~ emotional numbness or complete shutdowns

~ strong reactions that feel out of proportion to the situation

~ intrusive thoughts, thoughts of self-harm, intense negative view of self

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories in a way that feels safer and less overwhelming.

Rather than focusing only on talking through events, EMDR supports the nervous system in reprocessing experiences that may feel “stuck”, allowing them to lose their emotional intensity over time.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

don’t want to share your experiences out loud?

ready to move through the event(s) that have taking up too much space in your mind?

been in talk therapy before and still feel like you’re “stuck” or not in control of your reactions?

Trauma focused therapy and EMDR therapy may be helpful for:

~ teens/ adolescents who’ve experienced a traumatic event or have a want to engage in therapy but have a difficult time sharing aloud

~ individuals impacted by relational or developmental trauma

~ neurodivergent individuals seeking trauma-informed care

~ people navigating depression, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm

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Who This May Be For…