EMDR Therapy Services
Break free from anxiety, stress, and past experiences with personalized EMDR therapy designed for lasting change. Book your free consultation today.
Emotional struggles often come from experiences that the mind has not fully processed. These can show up as anxiety, stress, or patterns that feel difficult to change.
EMDR Therapy in Bay Area offers a structured and research supported approach to help you work through these challenges. This method focuses on helping your brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity. If you are searching for therapy near me, EMDR can provide a deeper path toward healing and clarity. Through personalized sessions, you can begin to release emotional weight, improve self awareness, and develop healthier ways of responding to everyday life.
What is EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly known as EMDR, is a therapy approach designed to help individuals process traumatic or distressing experiences. Instead of only talking about past events, EMDR works by activating the brain’s natural healing process.
During sessions, guided techniques help you safely revisit difficult memories while reducing their emotional impact. Over time, these memories become less overwhelming, allowing you to respond to present situations with greater clarity and control. EMDR is widely used for trauma recovery and is also effective for anxiety, stress, and emotional blocks.
Who Can Benefit from EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy can help individuals dealing with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. It is especially effective for:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression
- Stress and burnout
- Negative self beliefs
- Relationship challenges
If you feel stuck in repetitive emotional patterns or are searching for therapy near me that goes beyond surface level coping, EMDR can provide meaningful and lasting results.
Our Approach to EMDR Therapy
Our approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where real healing can take place. We combine EMDR with other evidence based modalities such as IFS, ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness based therapy.
This integrative method allows us to tailor each session to your unique needs. Rather than using a one size fits all approach, we work with your experiences, your pace, and your goals. Whether you are addressing deep trauma or looking for personal growth, our process supports both immediate relief and long term transformation.
Why Choose Us
Our practice is dedicated to helping you move forward in a meaningful and lasting way. We focus on addressing the root causes of emotional challenges rather than just managing symptoms.
We offer a compassionate and non judgmental space where you can explore your experiences safely. Our work integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to support your whole being mind body and emotional well being.
We specialize in trauma informed care, helping individuals work through PTSD, anxiety, depression, and personal growth challenges. Our goal is to help you build self awareness, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of inner stability so you can live more fully.
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Meet Our Team
Jeffrey Gianelli, LCSW, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hi, I’m Jeffrey, LCSW and my approach is all about going straight to the core of the struggles and dilemmas you are facing in an experiential way, so that you can learn to overcome the patterns that keep you feeling stuck. This goes beyond talk therapy to truly witnessing your inner most self. This process fosters lasting change.
I have developed skill as a therapist over many years learning specialized approaches such as EMDR, IFS, and Mindful Self Compassion and then developing a system to combine them in a way that has helped my clients to see the results they are seeking.
I also offer alternative approaches for those who are interested such as Buddhist Therapy, Ketamine Therapy and energy healing work.
I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant and have co-developed a Parts Informed EMDR protocol that is being offered as a workshop and in consultation groups for other therapists.
I serve clients in and around the Bay Area, California and throughout the state via Telehealth as well as North Carolina.
Education & Credentials:
- License # 88604
- License State: California
- License #: C013939
- License State: North Carolina
- Practicing Since: 2016
- Education: MSW in Social Work
My background includes the following:
- Trauma therapist fully certified as an EMDR Consultant, with comprehensive training in trauma-informed approaches.
- Extensive training in
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Buddhist Psychology
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Trained teacher of the Mindful Self Compassion Program through Center for Mindful Self Compassion.
I offer additional wellness services as a life coach through Menla Healing East Bay.
Andrea Samayoa-Sosa, ASW
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Supervised by Jeffrey Gianelli through Rose Therapy
Hi there! I’m Andrea and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker. What would it look like if you could finally feel at ease in your own skin and in your relationships? Over time, you’ve developed different strategies to protect yourself; maybe you give until there’s nothing left, or maybe you create distance before anyone gets too close.
You’re running on empty, and the traditional therapy you’ve tried hasn’t broken through those familiar patterns. If you recognize what you’re doing but feel powerless to change it, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Perhaps your childhood was unpredictable, emotionally cold, or filled with judgment, and now small conflicts send you into fight-or-flight mode. You’ve masked parts of yourself for so long that you wonder if
anyone could accept the real you. Your thoughts loop endlessly, your inner voice is unforgiving, and you swing between feeling everything and feeling nothing. Beneath it all is a longing to simply be yourself. As a therapist, I help you slow things down and work with your nervous system, not against it. Together, we build safety and new
ways of relating so you can break survival patterns and experience more ease, connection, and authenticity.
I support adults repeating the same relational dynamics while managing neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, or trauma. We’ll examine how your earliest connections taught your body what to expect from closeness and self-worth, then build new pathways that honor who you
are. My work weaves together Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy to shift what feels unmovable, then integrate those insights into everyday change. I bring trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming practices to help you create a life that
fits your unique wiring and values.
My work is rooted in social justice. What you’re experiencing isn’t solely personal, it’s been influenced by oppressive systems like white supremacy, ableism, capitalism, and others that target marginalized
communities. If past therapy left you feeling invisible, pathologized, or not taken seriously, my goal is for you to feel truly witnessed and
believed.
If you’re ready to shift from self-protection to authentic living, I’d be honored to work together. Let’s explore your experiences and design an approach tailored specifically to you.
Cassidy Cavanah, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervised by Jeffrey Gianelli through Rose Therapy
Hi, I’m Cassidy, and I think of therapy as a partnership — something we create and do together in collaboration. My role is to meet you where you are and to create a safe container for your curious explorations, healing, and growth.
If you’re in the middle of something hard — grief, trauma, a difficult diagnosis, an assault, a breakup, a loss that’s rearranged your whole life — I’m here to hold space for that without rushing you through it. Grief and trauma processing don’t move in straight lines, and I won’t ask yours to. We’ll work at your pace helping you find relief without minimizing what you’re carrying.
If something else is pulling you toward therapy — anxiety, ADHD, relationship patterns that keep repeating, a career that no longer fits— I’m here for that too. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening for you, how your ways of relating to yourself and others developed, and what might support you more fully moving forward.
My clinical background includes providing psychotherapy in acute hospital settings, where I worked closely with patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life. That work shaped my capacity to stay grounded and present with profound grief, trauma, and uncertainty, and to support people through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
My approach is relational and depth-oriented, informed by attachment theory, psychodynamic work, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, parts-based and inner child work. Together, we explore the deeper patterns, experiences, and internal narratives that continue to shape how you feel, relate, and move through the world. Our work often integrates mindfulness, self expression, and spiritual inquiry as ways of helping you reconnect with your own inner clarity, resilience, and sense of self.
Araceli Pimentel, MSW, AWS
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Hi, I’m Araceli Pimentel, and I specialize in helping people navigate relationship issues. Whether you’re feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict, longing for deeper connections, or facing personal challenges, I’m here to offer a guiding hand on your journey toward healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I create a safe, supportive space where individuals and couples can explore their feelings, communicate more effectively, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, people-pleasing, and marital or pre-marital concerns. My clients often tell me that I’m down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and that they feel comfortable opening up without fear of judgment.
My approach is holistic and focuses on psychodynamic, humanistic, and somatic orientations. I use a variety of methods tailored to fit your unique needs, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and Emotion Focused Couples Therapy. I’m trained in culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices to help you feel safe, supported, and truly seen.
I strive to build a trusting relationship so you feel comfortable healing at your own pace. Together, we’ll determine which issues to tackle and which approaches will work best for you. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward growth and transformation!
Erika Alcalde, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervised by Jeffrey Gianelli through Rose Therapy
Welcome. I’m Erika – a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate based in Oakland, CA.
I deeply believe in the transformational power of therapy and in the inner healing intelligence that lives within each of us. My priority in our work together is creating a space that feels safe, authentic, and genuinely connected. I want to understand not only your struggles, but also your hopes, your desires, and the changes you’re wanting in your life.
My areas of focus include self-esteem, relationship challenges, anxiety, and embodiment. As a person-centered therapist, our work will be collaborative and responsive to your needs. When it feels supportive, I also welcome humor into the room. I offer direct yet compassionate reflections and approach our conversations with genuine curiosity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EMDR therapy helps your brain process difficult memories using guided techniques so they become less emotionally intense over time.
Yes, EMDR is highly effective for anxiety as it addresses the underlying causes rather than only managing symptoms.
The number of sessions varies based on your needs. Some people see results in a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing therapy.
Yes, we offer EMDR therapy across multiple Bay Area locations, making it easy to access care near you.
EMDR is effective for many individuals, but a consultation helps determine if it is the right approach for your specific needs.
What Our Clients Say
Jeff is a deeply compassionate and skilled therapist with a wealth of experience in supporting people through trauma. He creates a warm, respectful space where you feel truly seen and heard. Jeff takes the time to understand your story, and his approach is always thoughtful, kind, and grounded. If you're looking for a therapist who will genuinely support your healing and growth, I wholeheartedly recommend Jeff and his practice.
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