Transform Your Life with EMDR Therapy – Heal, Grow, Thrive

You seek healing from trauma. You wish to alleviate depression and reduce anxiety. I can help.

I specialize in healing and transformation through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy in greater Los Angeles.

Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, trauma, or stress, our expert therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based care to help you reclaim your peace of mind and move forward with confidence.

Tailored to your unique needs, my approach empowers you to heal past wounds, break free from emotional barriers, and thrive in every aspect of life. Discover how EMDR therapy can be the first step toward a brighter, more balanced future.

Michelle Nosrati, LCSW

Healing and growth are always possible, and I am committed to helping you create lasting change in your life and assist you in being your authentic self.

Our emotional pain can become all-consuming and take over our daily lives. When the pain becomes so great that it hinders relationships and daily functioning, it is a signal that it’s time to get help. With the support of meaningful therapy and a safe place to share thoughts and challenges, the healing process can begin.

One of the remarkable aspects of EMDR is its ability to address issues that might seem logically understood but remain unresolved on an emotional or day-to-day level. Some people find that despite their understanding of certain experiences or situations in talk therapy, they continue to struggle with the emotional impact in their daily lives. EMDR assists in processing these unresolved emotions and experiences on a deeper level, often leading to more significant and lasting changes.

Sometimes you just need someone on the outside to help you see clearly, and other times, you just need the support of someone who genuinely cares. 

We all struggle, and we all get stuck from time to time. There’s no need to face it alone. Contact me for a free consultation to see if I might be a good fit for what you need right now. 

Questions are always welcomed. Feel free to call me at (310) 564-4645.

Decrease anxiety

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Healthier thought patterns

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Shift blocking beliefs

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Improve relationships

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Healthier communication

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Regulate feeling and emotions

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Shift the narrative about yourself

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Improve self talk

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Decrease PTSD symptoms

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Increase self-esteem

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Decrease anxiety • Healthier thought patterns • Shift blocking beliefs • Improve relationships • Healthier communication • Regulate feeling and emotions • Shift the narrative about yourself • Improve self talk • Decrease PTSD symptoms • Increase self-esteem •

My Approach

  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

    MDR is a widely researched and respected form of therapy to treat trauma. It works by activating parts of the brain that aren’t activated by just talking alone. For those who have tried talk therapy and not seen any results, EMDR might be a good option for you. People often seek EMDR after traumas like car accidents and assaults; however, it can also be helpful for less obvious traumas like grief, breakups, regret, a lack of self-esteem, or prolonged negativity from a partner or family member. EMDR allows us to clean out memories that get stuck in our brains.

  • Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (FT-CBT)

    This modality of therapy is similar to cognitive behavior therapy, except it combines behavioral techniques with trauma-specific strategies to concentrate on understanding and coping with traumatic experiences in children, teens, and families. This process aids in developing new coping skills, learning about how our minds process trauma, and also working to heal relationships in the family and re-frame narratives.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    CBT works to change patterns of thinking that do not serve our greater good. In the process of bringing awareness to our thoughts, it changes patterns of behaviors and feelings that cause us hardship. By changing the thoughts we have, we in turn change behaviors, beliefs, and ways of approaching challenges. It often involves homework, learning new skills, and collaborating with a therapist to address specific issues. It's widely used for various mental health concerns and tends to be more structured and time-limited compared to other therapies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why People Try EMDR Therapy

Sometimes, traditional talk therapy doesn’t feel like the right fit. EMDR can help if you’re dealing with:

  • Feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward

  • Overthinking or racing thoughts that won’t let up

  • Crying more often than usual

  • Flashbacks or vivid memories of something painful

  • Avoiding people, places, or things that remind you of a bad experience

  • Struggling to connect with friends or family

  • Anxiety, sadness, or feeling down

  • Trouble sleeping or staying asleep

  • Being overly hard on yourself or feeling like you’re not good enough

If you’d rather not talk about every detail of your trauma, EMDR offers a way to heal and take steps toward feeling more like yourself again.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

I specialize in helping individuals overcome trauma, anxiety, and other life challenges through evidence-based EMDR therapy. Our approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, empowering you to heal, grow, and reclaim your sense of balance and well-being.

  • Emotional or psychological distress is caused by extremely distressing events or experiences that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

  • Exposure to multiple or prolonged traumatic events, often beginning in childhood and continuing over time, can involve chronic and repeated experiences of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, or living in unstable or unsafe environments.

  • A pattern of abusive behavior within a relationship where one partner seeks to control or dominate the other through physical or emotional means.

  • Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in activities affect a person's thoughts, emotions, and daily functioning.

  • Anxiety is a common mental health condition characterized by feelings of unease, worry, and fear. It's a natural response to stress, but when these feelings become overwhelming or persistent, they can significantly impact daily life.

  • Children raised by individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder or Borderline Personality Disordered might struggle with emotional well-being, self-esteem, and forming healthy relationships due to the dynamics within the family.

  • Attachment wounds refer to emotional injuries or disruptions in the development of healthy and secure attachments between individuals, often stemming from early childhood experiences. These wounds can result from inconsistent caregiving, neglect, trauma, or disruptions in the primary caregiver-child relationship. They can lead to difficulties in forming trusting, secure connections in adulthood and can contribute to challenges in relationships and emotional well-being.

“Sometimes the smallest steps in the right direction end up being the biggest step of your life.”

— Naeem Callaway

Learn More From My Clients

  • "Incredibly attentive and considerate, Michelle allows space for empathy in my struggles through life. While being incredibly thoughtful and effective in her responses, suggestions, and ultimately way of thinking, I’ve experienced catharsis in nearly every session. While the process of growth through therapy largely is placed on the individual being open to change, Michelle seamlessly has helped guide me through relief in my anxieties through every facet in my life. I can confidently say that my life has dramatically changed for the better because of the time spent with her and I believe most people would benefit from seeing her. Michelle has been the best therapist I’ve seen since I began going to a variety of therapists 10 years ago.”

  • "EMDR with Michelle has been life changing for me. I suffered a traumatic loss last year and a high risk pregnancy this year and my anxiety and PTSD is manageable and doesn’t flare because of my therapy and EMDR sessions. It’s helped with big things like adjusting to motherhood and smaller things like navigating in-laws and holidays. For me, EMDR is like a hug and a warm blanket around the hard memories and dark thoughts. It calms me down and allows me to see and feel the light. I have more clarity looking back on those moments and feel less triggered and upset by it all. I can live in those moments with less pain and more empathy and compassion for myself. I couldn’t recommend Michelle enough, this last year would have been insurmountable without her and EMDR. "

  •  “Michelle is the best therapist I've ever had. She applies modern techniques with deft skill and a great balance between compassion and supportive encouragement.” 

  • “Michelle’s use of EMDR therapy has facilitated personal growth I never thought possible. Our sessions have helped me to reprocess trauma and redefine my personal narrative. The progress I’ve made under Michelle’s compassionate guidance has empowered me to navigate significant life transitions with grace.” 

  •  "I experienced the most growth and healing while working with Michelle. She helped me navigate through past trauma in a safe and effective way using EMDR. I value Michelle's empathic, collaborative, and tailored approach to therapy and I am forever grateful to her for helping me in my healing journey”.

  • "I’m incredibly grateful for Michelle’s skillful approach and passion for helping me work through my past traumas. She has adeptly helped me uncover the root causes of my issues, using a gentle touch with a variety of EMDR techniques tailored to my needs. Michelle’s balance of patience and holding me accountable has been instrumental in my progress. I highly recommend her expertise in EMDR and supportive practices."

  • "Michelle is incredibly warm, kind, and knowledgeable in her field. I love that she not only listens and empathizes, but she also challenges me to think differently and offers another perspective. In addition to talk therapy, she offers EMDR and is always able to identify a situation where EMDR may be helpful to process emotions. She is professional and friendly and helped improve my mental health significantly."

  • "EMDR with Michelle was incredible. I was able to process events that were really holding me back in life and start to form new, more positive core beliefs."

  • "Michelle's therapy counseling was truly life changing. Complex issues that had plagued me for decades were broken down and addressed with compassion and thoughtfulness. My issues became manageable, leading me to a happier and healthier life. Michelle's empathetic approach and effective communication were critical in helping me achieve my therapy goals. I would highly recommend Michelle's therapy counseling services to anyone looking to improve their life through the help of a licensed therapist."

  • "From day one of our work together, Michelle treated me with the utmost level of respect and empathy. She masterfully placed the difficulties I was experiencing, however big or small, within a larger context that allowed me to better understand and work through them. I had never previously done EMDR, but thanks to Michelle, I'm now a true believer in its ability to help us heal from trauma of all shapes and sizes. Michelle helped me kick habits and thought patterns that, up until our work together, I assumed would be lifelong struggles. I'm forever grateful for Michelle for her wisdom and expertise!"