Finally! A Way to Treat Very Early Trauma
A new EMDR-related methodology that addresses the time before language and explicit memory
Dr Rachel B Aarons
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
“A certified EMDR therapist helping people move out of stuck places to become the person they want to be.”
About Me
I guide clients ready to break free from feeling stuck, helping them become the person they aspire to be. As a certified EMDR therapist and LCSW, I offer focused support to process past experiences. My approach helps you build new pathways for growth. Clients find clarity and lasting change, moving forward with confidence.
Approach
Moving beyond stuck places starts with small, steady experiments that shift how memories and reactions show up day-to-day. In Santa Barbara and online, I keep sessions calm and paced in clear, everyday language, setting focused goals and collaborative check-ins so you feel grounded between appointments. I gently target hard memories, notice bodily signals with you, and practice new responses in-session so changes translate into relationships and routines. This steady, practical pace tends to help people wrestling with trauma, relationship pain, or low self-worth.
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Elderly
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Professional Title:
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers
A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.
Qualifications
University of Toronto
University of Michigan
Registrations
Dr. Rachel B Aarons LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
