EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful therapeutic approach that helps individuals heal from past trauma, anxiety, and negative beliefs. By processing distressing memories and emotions, EMDR enables you to find relief and empowerment, fostering resilience and personal growth.

Yes, we work with out-of-network benefits. We’ve partnered with Mentaya, which streamlines the reimbursement process for your therapy sessions, making it easier to manage insurance claims and ensuring you get reimbursed without hassle.

Our therapy services are available for adults living in California and Florida.

However, we can provide services to clients outside California, such as 1:1 coaching. For organizations we also offer speaking engagements, workshops, and panels, either in person or virtually.

"Luz" means "light" in Spanish, symbolizing hope and guidance. Luz Trauma Therapy was named in honor of my mother, Ada Luz, whose immigrant journey and resilience inspired me to create a therapeutic space for healing and growth, particularly for those in the Latine community.

At Luz Trauma Therapy, our core values are compassion, empowerment, and cultural humility.

We are dedicated to providing a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel seen and heard.

Our trauma-informed approach ensures that every individual receives the personalized care they deserve.

Luz Trauma Therapy is always working on our commitment to be LGBTQIA+-affirming and anti-racist.

Individual therapy sessions are 50-minutes long. EMDR intensives can range from 90 minutes to several hours, depending on the specific treatment plan designed for your needs.

Yes, all therapy sessions are currently conducted virtually for adults in California. This allows us to offer flexible scheduling and the comfort of receiving therapy in your own home or another quiet space where you feel safe.

Yes, I offer therapy and speaking engagements in both English and Spanish, ensuring that clients from diverse backgrounds receive culturally resonant and linguistically appropriate care.

EMDR intensives are concentrated therapy sessions designed to achieve more rapid progress in healing from trauma. Think of EMDR intensives as a personalized mental health retreat. These sessions are longer than traditional therapy sessions and allow for a deeper, more focused approach to processing traumatic memories. EMDR intensives are offered both in-person in Santa Monica, CA and virtually.

An immigration evaluation is a psychological assessment provided for individuals involved in immigration cases. This evaluation documents any emotional, psychological, or traumatic factors that may impact their legal case, such as hardship waivers, asylum cases, or trauma caused by persecution or violence.